21 May 2024

Kwik Star Criterium Champions Return

By Tom Schuler

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2024) — “Each year, past champions return to the Kwik Star Criterium, and this year is no different. Last year’s Pro Men’s first-place finisher, Drew Dillman of Texas Roadhouse is returning announced John Harrington with the Kwik Star Criterium.

21 May 2024

Iowa Bicycle Coalition to Host Fundraiser on May 22 for BMX and Community Action Sports Complex

By Sarah Brune

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 16, 2024) — The Iowa Bicycle Coalition is hosting a fundraiser to support 80/35 BMX in their efforts to bring a year-round all-weather Olympic-level indoor BMX racetrack and off-road cycling facility to the Greater Des Moines metro area. Organizers hope to highlight Iowa’s large and inclusive cycling, mountain bike, and skate community in their effort to raise funds.

20 May 2024

Augustana's Kenaya Allen Nominated for “More Than I Imagined” Series

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2024) — Augustana College senior Kenaya Allen, a political science and Asian studies major from St Louis, Illinois (61201), was nominated to submit a “More Than I Imagined” profile by Dr Elizabeth Lawrence, assistant professor of history.

20 May 2024

Augustana's Jon Hutton Nominated for “More Than I Imagined” Series

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2024) — Augustana College senior Jon Hutton, a history major from Moline, Ill. (61265), was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile by Dr Brian Leech, associate professor and chair of history.

20 May 2024

Augustana's Roger Pavey Jr Nominated for “More Than I Imagined” Series

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2024) — Augustana College senior Roger Pavey Jr, a theatre arts and graphic design double major from LeClaire, Iowa (52753), was nominated to submit a “More Than I Imagined” profile by Vickie Phipps, associate professor of art and graphic design.

20 May 2024

Second Season of the Pulling Focus African American Film Festival

By Gaye Shannon Burnett

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2024) — We are thrilled to announce the return of the Pulling Focus African American Film Festival of the Quad Cities for its second year. Join us from June 6-9, 2024, as we celebrate the rich and diverse narratives of the Black Diaspora through the art of film. The festival will kick off with an opening ceremony and filmmaker meet-and-greet on June 6 at The Last Picture House in Davenport.

20 May 2024

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Awards 3,566 Degrees in May Ceremonies

By Sean Hagewood

Paul Pechous, outgoing president of the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska and student regent, carries the gonfalon into Memorial Stadium at the start of the undergraduate commencement ceremony May 18. Pechous has carried the banner for multiple commencements and wanted to do so one last time. (Craig Chandler/University Communication and Marketing)

20 May 2024

Advice from Monmouth College's A-list Commencement Speakers Sigourney Weaver and Jim Simpson Impresses Members of the College's Class of 2024

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2024) — From all accounts, the 167th Commencement Exercises at Monmouth College on Sunday, May 19, were a huge success.

20 May 2024

Dollar General Relocates to New Store in Moline

By Emma Hall

GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE (May 20, 2024) — Dollar General announces its newly-relocated store at 2250 41st St in Moline is now open.

The new store will continue to provide customers with the same value and convenience they have come to rely on, just in a different location.

20 May 2024

Upper Iowa University Inaugurates Kathy Franken as the 22nd President

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (May 20, 2024) — Students, alumni, faculty, staff, community members, and guests filled Dorman Gymnasium on Friday, May 3, for the formal inauguration and investiture of Kathy Franken as the University's 22nd President.

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