WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 10, 2024) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Benedictine University have formed an alliance to provide BenU graduates greater access to medical- and health-sciences careers. The collaboration offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen the nation's future health care workforce.

SEARCY, ARKANSAS (June 7, 2024) — The following students are among more than 1,300 Harding University students recognized for their academic excellence from grades achieved during the Spring 2024 semester.

Lily Bendickson of Donahue is a Senior studying elementary education. Bendickson has been named to the dean's list.

Kendra Degner of Muscatine is a Senior studying elementary education. Degner has been named to the dean's list.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (June 7, 2024) — Coe College is recognizing its Class of 2024 graduates. They demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics and the arts; were leaders in research and community service; and completed thousands of internship hours with local, national and international organizations. They leave Coe equipped with the resumes and determination to expand their leadership roles into their budding professional lives.

Elijah Perry ('26) tends to a chore at the Monmouth College Educational Farm

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 7, 2024) School may be out for the summer, but that doesn't mean questions like the following ever go away. Complete the following sentence: The Monmouth College Educational Farm and Garden is a) a laboratory, b) a classroom; c) a canvas; or d) all of the above.

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (June 7, 2024) — Keith Larue of Moline, Illinois, was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 7, 2024) — Chase Oliver returns to Capital City Pridefest in Des Moines this weekend to kick off his presidential race as the Libertarian nominee for president.

“I am excited to be in the heartland of America to celebrate Capital City Pride in Des Moines, Iowa,” says Oliver, 38. Last year, he became the first third-party presidential candidate to speak at the Iowa Soapbox, and he placed first in Iowa’s first Libertarian presidential primary.

WAVERLY, IOWA (June 7, 2024) — Wartburg College has recognized 466 students who were named the 2024 Winter/May Term Dean's List.

Among those recognized are:

Shelby Channel, of Davenport.

Delaney Coffman, of Eldridge.

Brody Condon, of De Witt.

Ryan Doyle, of Bettendorf.

Lauren Golinghorst, of Eldridge.

Leia Hagerman, of Davenport.

Reagan Hassel, of LeClaire.

Mya Jansen, of Muscatine.

Talbot Kinney, of DeWitt.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 7, 2024) — TDR Carriages LLC will host a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, June 27, 4:30PM, at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, located at 2815 W Locust St, Davenport, Iowa (enter Gate 5 and look for wagons, carts, carriages, and, of course, the stars of the event, Black and Deckker Percheron Horses).

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 7, 2024) — The Board of Trustees of the Putnam Museum and Science Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Diehl Yang as President and CEO following a national search. Yang has over twenty years of leadership experience in innovative non-profit organizations and eighteen years’ experience in executive leadership.

STORM LAKE, IOWA (June 6, 2024) — Buena Vista University congratulates more than 400 students who graduated in Spring 2024. Local students who graduated include:

Max Mashek of Muscatine graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in physical education and coaching

Taylor Anderson of Rock Island graduated with a Master of Education in teacher leadership, curriculum, and instruction (effective teaching & instructional leadership track)

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