22 May 2024

Augustana Police Department Swears in Officer Ryan Tone

By Nicole Lauer

Dean Wes Brooks and Officer Ryan Tone at the swearing in ceremony at the Hamann Concert Hall in Bergendoff Hall

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 22, 2024) — Augustana College officials gathered May 14 to swear in Ryan Tone as a police officer for the Augustana College Police Department.

Augustana Police Chief Tom Phillis and Dean Wes Brooks led the ceremony, which was attended by Officer Tone’s family.

22 May 2024

Moline Regional Community Foundation Announces $202,000 in Spring Grants

By Krisan Steiger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 22, 2024) — The Foundation Board approved grants of $202,000 for 35 area non-profit organizations. Moline Regional Community Foundation accepted applications for capital and program expenses.

22 May 2024

River Action’s 25th Annual Senior Golf Cart Tours September 5-6 — Registrations Open Now

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 22, 2024) — A Quad Cities favorite is back again! River Action’s Senior Golf Cart Tours will take place this year on September 5-6, 2024. This year’s event includes a tour of the Arsenal Island taking place in the early evening allowing for a usually unseen look at the Mississippi River and the historic island.

21 May 2024

Addison Gelande of Port Byron, Illinois, Named to Spring 2024 Dean's List at Wisconsin Lutheran College

By Curtis Wech

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (May 21, 2024) — Addison Gelande, of Port Byron, Illinois, a senior at Wisconsin Lutheran College, has been named to the college's Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester. Addison is a graduate of Riverdale Senior High School.

To be eligible for Dean's List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or higher.

21 May 2024

Alex Minyard of Milan, Illinois, Has Work Showcased at the Baldwin Wallace University Ovation 2024 Day of Excellence

By Susan Walton

BEREA, OHIO (May 21, 2024) — Alex Minyard of Milan, Illinois (61264), was among over 250 students whose outstanding academic work was showcased during the 2024 Baldwin Wallace University Ovation Day of Excellence on April 25. Minyard, a graduate of Rockridge High School, presented "New Works Festival."

21 May 2024

Several 2024 Classmates Ended Their Time at Monmouth College as Couples

By Barry McNamara

Lillian Hucke and Cade Sharp: The couple has been together since their time as students at nearby Mercer County High School in Aledo

21 May 2024

University of Iowa Department of Accounting Honors Annual Student Award Winners

By Rick Klatt

IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 21, 2024) — The Department of Accounting in the Henry B Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa has announced the students who have won annual awards presented by the department. The list of honorees included 32 students.

21 May 2024

Quad Cities Housing Council Unveils 25th Anniversary Logo, Launches Affordable Housing Campaign

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA, (May 21, 2024) — This May, in recognition of Affordable Housing Month, the Quad Cities Housing Council (QCHC) marks its 25th anniversary with the launch of a transformative messaging campaign, "Housing Matters." Aimed at raising awareness and sparking community action on the critical issues of affordable, accessible, and safe housing, t

21 May 2024

Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) Publishes New Report on Health Risks of Nitrate in Drinking Water

By Michael Schmidt

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 21, 2024) — The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) published a new report, “Nitrate in Drinking Water: A Public Health Concern for All Iowans,” outlining the risks of nitrate in drinking water to Iowans of all ages.

21 May 2024

Ryan Jantzi Earns Leader in Place Management Certification

By Jennifer Walker

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).

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