BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 21, 2024) — Ryan Jantzi, Executive Director of the Downtown Bettendorf Organization recently earned his Leader in Place Management (LPM) certification from the International Downtown Association (IDA).

CEDARVILLE, OHIO (May 21, 2024) — The following students at Cedarville University have been named to the Dean's Honor List for the Spring 2024 semester. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of twelve credit hours.

Paige Johnson of Davenport (52807)

Alyse Zuiderveen of Bettendorf (52722)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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

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