SAN ANGELO, TEXAS (June 24, 2026) — More than 175 Angelo State University student-athletes, including Chase Becker of Bettendorf, Iowa, have been named to the Lone Star Conference (LSC) Commissioner's Honor Roll for their academic performance during the spring 2026 semester.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 24, 2026) — Rivermont Collegiate is proud to announce a new personalized learning pilot launching in the 2026–2027 school year. Through a partnership with Lorsey, Rivermont has been selected as the platform's Founding Design-Partner School, helping to shape the future of AI-powered personalized learning and exploring new ways to support students, teachers, and families.

PELLA, IOWA (June 24, 2026) — Central College will offer a new data science major starting Fall 2026, responding to surging demand for skilled data professionals across various industries.

Belmont President Dr Greg Jones addressing graduating Class of 2026

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (June 24, 2026) — Belmont University held its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, in the Curb Event Center.

Across four ceremonies, the University collectively recognized more than 1,500 candidates among Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral candidates in its 2026 commencement proceedings.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 24, 2026) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) unveiled a bold new brand identity for Downtown Davenport and highlighted a pipeline of catalytic gateway projects at its Annual Meeting on June 24, 2026.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 24, 2026) — The Gluba-Cutler campaign filed a petition for judicial review in Polk County District Court Tuesday, June 23, asking a judge to reverse the State Objection Panel’s decision and restore Nicholas Gluba and Jules Cutler to the November general election ballot. The campaign collected more than 8,000 signatures from Iowans statewide — more than double the 3,500 required by law.

FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS (June 24, 2026) — Dean College is pleased to announce that Jaydon Lidell of Moline has earned a place on the Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester.

Students named to the Dean's List have demonstrated a serious commitment to their studies while at Dean College.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 18, 2026) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Monday, June 22, 3PM, to celebrate the opening of Pop the Cork (1500 River Drive, Moline).

Located at 1500 River Drive in downtown Moline, Pop the Cork is the newest wine lounge in the Quad Cities. The business was created with a vision to provide a sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere where guests can enjoy a glass of wine, discover new varieties and connect with friends.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 18, 2026) — The David R Collins Writers’ Conference (formerly known as the Mississippi Valley Writers’ Conference) will return to the campus of Augustana College this summer, June 24-27. We’ll be sharing complete info about the Conference here soon — please save the date and check follow us for more info so you can be among the first to get all Conference updates and info about all of our other programs and opportunities.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 18, 2026) — When Brandis Clayton Virgial and Halema Townsend first met through Zeta Phi Beta Sorority in 2023, they quickly bonded over their shared commitment to service.

During a private conversation, they discovered something even more meaningful: Both were living with sickle cell disease.

“Halema came to me in confidence and told me that she also had sickle cell,” Brandis recalled.

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