Shawn Temple, sports director with Monmouth radio stations WMOI-FM and WRAM-AM/FM, is flanked by Monmouth-Roseville High School football coach Jeremy Adolphson, left, and Monmouth College football coach Chad Braun at Monday's Monmouth Rotary Club meeting, held at the Monmouth Country Club

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2024) — Bally’s Quad Cities Casino & Hotel is proud to announce that it has been recognized with several prestigious awards by Casino Player Magazine’s Best of Gaming Awards 2024, reaffirming its position as a premier destination for gaming and hospitality Midwest.

The awards include:

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 21, 2024) — State Treasurer Roby Smith, a member of the Iowa Centennial Memorial Foundation, announces Christian Baluyut of Clinton is to receive a Robert D Blue scholarship award for the 2024-2025 school year. The Robert D Blue Scholarship, which is given by the Foundation, awarded seven Iowa students based on financial need, an original essay, academic achievement, and recommendations. The recipients represented five Iowa counties.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 20, 2024) — The Vera French Foundation will host a groundbreaking at The Vera French Carol Center to celebrate Carol’s Village Gardens (CVG) on Thursday, September 12, 10AM. This is located at 808 N. Harrison Street in Davenport, Iowa.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 20, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced two separate actions defending state laws that ensure opportunity and fairness in girls’ sports. The multistate actions urge the US Supreme Court to uphold Idaho and West Virginia laws that protect female athletes.

CORALVILLE, IOWA (August 20, 2024) — The start of the school year brings an increase in traffic around schools, parks, and residential areas during morning and afternoon hours. Children, often excited and eager to get to school, may not always be aware of traffic rules or the potential dangers of the road. Drivers must be especially cautious during this time, as the smallest lapse in attention can lead to serious consequences.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 20, 2024) — The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Quad Cities area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® on Saturday, September 14, at Vibrant Arena at The MARK in Moline, Illinois. Registration begins at 8AM, and the two-mile Walk begins at 9:45AM after the Opening Ceremony.

From left: Daniel Christian, Eric Wauson, Sarah Clayton, and Kim Tran

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 20, 2024) — For the fourth year in a row, Monmouth College has been named to the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll. The list recognizes excellence in the development and support of dynamic and innovative pathways for community college transfer students.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (August 20, 2024) — Special Olympics Illinois is proud to announce four Illinois athletes have been selected to join the Special Olympics USA delegation at the 2025 Special Olympics World Games in Turin, Italy. These athletes will compete on the world stage from March 8-16, 2025, showcasing their abilities and representing Illinois with pride.

The athletes representing Special Olympics Illinois are:

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