16 Jun 2026

Maggie Froeschle of DeWitt, Iowa, Named to Spring Deans' Commendation List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

By Sean Hagewood

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA (June 16, 2026) — Maggie Kate Froeschle of DeWitt, Iowa, has been named to the Deans' Commendation List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year.

Froeschle, a senior majoring in psychology, was named to the Dean's Commendation List for the College of Arts and Sciences.

Nearly 500 students at Nebraska were named to the Commendation List for the spring semester.

16 Jun 2026

Washburn University Announces Ryan Simatovich of Eldridge, Iowa, Graduated in Spring 2026

By Lacey Kinder

TOPEKA, KANSAS (June 16, 2026) — Washburn University is pleased to announce the students in its spring 2026 graduating class. These students completed their courses for certificates, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate degrees — more than 1,400 total from Washburn University, Washburn University School of Law, and Washburn Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech).

16 Jun 2026

A Summer of Internships and Research Projects for the 2026 Butler and Franzen Fellows

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 16, 2026) — Five University of Dubuque students are in the midst of hands-on summer internship opportunities at the UD’s Wolter Woods and Prairies Environmental Stewardship and Research Center as well as summer research projects thanks to two fellowship programs.

16 Jun 2026

Utah Tech University Student Liam Ben Sadik of Bettendorf, Iowa, Earns President's List Honors

By Jyl Hall

ST GEORGE, UTAH (June 16, 2026) — Students at Utah Tech University demonstrated remarkable academic expertise in the spring 2026 semester, with 869 students earning President's List honors. To qualify, students had to attain a semester GPA of 3.9 or higher and complete at least fifteen credits.

Liam Ben Sadik from Bettendorf, Iowa, was among the students honored for earning a place on the President's List.

16 Jun 2026

Community Foundation of Cedar County Awards $150,950 in Local Grants

By Maria Olsen

CEDAR COUNTY, IOWA (June 16, 2026) — The Community Foundation of Cedar County has awarded $150,950 to local organizations working to enhance and improve the educational, cultural, recreational, and economic environment in Cedar County.

16 Jun 2026

Burlington Civic Music Association Honors Barb McRoberts for Two Decades of Leadership and Service

By Craig Borchard

Retiring Civic Music Program Director and former Board President Barbara McRoberts (left) and current Board President and Program Director Kay Conrad

16 Jun 2026

Local Students Named to Dean's List at University of Maryland Global Campus

By Merit Pages

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (June 16, 2026) — More than 20,000 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean's List for the spring 2026 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

Christopher Bliss of Park View (52748)

Treyvon Matthews of Davenport (52801)

Jorge Sanchez of Davenport (52806)

16 Jun 2026

Local Students Graduate from Coe College

By Matthew Barnes

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (June 16, 2026) — More than 225 Kohawks crossed the Commencement stage during Coe College's May graduation weekend. Among local graduates were:

Erin Danner of Taylor Ridge, who was awarded a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in business administration and managerial accounting.

Ryan Dolphin of Bettendorf, who was awarded a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in business administration and managerial accounting.

16 Jun 2026

Knox College Introduces Dale Compton as New Cross Country and Distance Coach

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (June 16, 2026) — Knox College is excited to introduce Dale Compton as its new Cross Country and Distance coach bringing a proven track record of athlete development and championship success to Galesburg. Compton previously served as an assistant cross country and track and field coach at the University of Puget Sound in Seattle, Washington.

15 Jun 2026

DuTrac Community Credit Union Ribbon-Cutting June 26

By Alison Ryley

MAQUOKETA, IOWA (June 15, 2026) — DuTrac Community Credit Union will host a ribbon-cutting on June 26, 11AM, to celebrate eighty years!

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