LEBANON, ILLINOIS (June 12, 2025) — Congratulations to Kyra Taylor of Davenport, Iowa, who was named to the McKendree University spring 2025 semester Dean's List for earning a grade point average of 3.60 or higher.

BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA (June 12, 2025) — More than 3,800 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the spring 2025 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the Dean's List.

To earn Dean's List distinctions in SDSU's colleges, students must have completed a minimum of twelve credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Overall, 3,820 students from 37 states and 33 foreign nations are on the list.

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA — At its regularly-scheduled meeting Wednesday, June 11, the Marshall University Board of Governors unanimously approved an amendment to President Brad D Smith’s employment agreement extending its maturity three years to December 31, 2029.

Marshall University Board of Governors Chairman Geoff Sheils released this statement following the board’s decision.

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (June 12, 2025) — As part of Commencement Week 2025, Knox College hosted various ceremonies to honor academic and award winners for the 2024-2025 school year. Below is a list of award winners and their awards.

SENIOR AWARDS

SENIOR PRIZES AND AWARDS

AWARDS/HONORS

American Studies

Hermann R Muelder Prize

Bryce Sebastian Woodard — East Peoria, Illinois

Anthropology and Sociology

Howell Atwood Award

Winter Goodner

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 12, 2025) — On Monday, June 16, 5:30-6:30PM, the office of Representative Gregg Johnson will host a post-session town hall with State Senator Mike Halpin at the UAW Hall (630 19 St, East Moline) to inform constituents of this years legislative session and budget. Doors open at 5PM.

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA (June 12, 2025) — A total of 14,289 students enrolled during spring semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the 

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 12, 2025) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa denounces Governor Kim Reynolds' veto of House File 639 today as an unconscionable betrayal that will allow corporations to steal Iowa family farms through government force.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 11, 2025) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) celebrated eleven completed projects totaling $29.1 million with eight projects currently under construction totaling $36.7 million and key developments in the project pipeline.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 10, 2025) — The Des Moines Buccaneers are pleased to announce its exclusive athletic training partnership with Des Moines University Clinic for the 2025-26 season. DMU's athletic training program is sure to provide the Buccaneers with world-class injury prevention and keep athletes in peak performance mode all season long.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (June 10, 2025) — The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s largest physician organization, today announced the election of Iowa dermatologist Marta J Van Beek MD MPH to its Board of Trustees. 

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