26 Feb 2024

Learn to Paint Animals During Wine and Design April 5

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (February 26, 2024) — Tired of the same old evening plans? Looking to get WILD? Get creative and paint some animals! Oh, and there's wine! What's not to like?

Choose from your favorite wine, nibble on hors d'oeuvres, and learn to paint animals during Wine and Design. All skill levels are welcome! You don't have to be an artist to enjoy learning. Join us on Friday, April 5, 6:30-8:30PM, to please your palate while using your palette!

26 Feb 2024

Des Moines University Professors Land National Institute of Justice Grant to Enhance Forensic Standards

By Barbara Boose

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 26, 2024) — It may seem straight out of a horror flick, but dismembered bodies are a reality in criminal investigations — and occur more often than you would think. In such cases, investigators need as much information as possible, and that evidence has to stand up in a court of law.

26 Feb 2024

Drake University Launches New Nursing Degree Program

By Ashton Hockman

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 26, 2024) — Drake University announced today the launch of a new Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program that will meet the dynamic interests of current and future students, and address growing workforce needs. The program will begin in the Fall 2024 semester.

23 Feb 2024

A Fighting Scot in Scotland: Vernon Hills' Walker Playing Big-Time Soccer While Studying at Stirling

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 23, 2024) — Madison Walker played her last women's soccer match for Monmouth College on Oct. 24, finishing as the Fighting Scots' eighth-leading career goal scorer with 25.

The senior from Vernon Hills, Illinois, who lost a year with the Scots to COVID, might cash in that extra NCAA eligibility in graduate school, but, in the meantime, she's sharpening her skills during a study-abroad semester at the University of Stirling in Scotland.

23 Feb 2024

2024 Scholarships Announced for Students Pursuing STEM Careers

By Tom Hein

First Row: Kaitlyn, Kinley Anderson, Isabelle Pierce, Ethan Monson, David Moreno, Ian Smiddy, Alaina Heim, and Molly Albrecht. Second Row: Shivam Patel, Landon Schroeder, Landon Whelchel, Garrett Polson, Jacob Tegeler, Cameron McDonnell, Joseph Magee, and Phenix Holcomb

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 23, 2024) — The Quad-City and Engineering Council, or QCESC, held the 62nd annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Celebration on February 22 2024.

23 Feb 2024

Avoid Mis- and Dis-Information: Turn to Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and County Auditors for Trusted Info on Elections

By Ashley Hunt

Iowa Sec of State Paul Pate w  Leslie Reynolds, NASS Executive Director

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 23, 2024) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is encouraging Iowans to turn to the Office of the Iowa Secretary of State and local election officials as the official trusted sources for election information leading up to the 2024 elections.

23 Feb 2024

Environmental Coalition Calls Out DNR for Weakening Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Rules

By Michael Schmidt

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 23, 2024) — A coalition of ten environmental organizations has submitted comments to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), highlighting the inadequate protections for water quality in Iowa’s concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) rules.

23 Feb 2024

Own Your Future: Iowa Virtual Academy Accepting Enrollment for 2024-2025 School Year

By Faith Honey Anderson

GUTTENBERG, IOWA (February 23, 2024) — Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now open at Iowa Virtual Academy (IAVA), a tuition-free, online public school offering students a flexible and adaptable learning environment.

23 Feb 2024

Buchanan Center for the Arts Dedicates Blum Studio Classroom

By Barry McNamara

Harlow and Lila Blum of Monmouth, center, cut the ribbon Wednesday morning to dedicate the Buchanan Center for the Arts Blum Studio classroom. Looking on are, from left, Monmouth Mayor Rod Davies, BCA Program Coordinator and Social Media Curator Rebecca Quick, Art Presenter Program Coordinator Sarah Mayfield and, far right, Buchanan Center for the Arts Board President Mary Osborne

23 Feb 2024

Muscatine Art Center Opens “Animals in Art” Exhibition

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (February 23, 2024) — Man’s best friend, barnyard creatures, playful kittens, circus animals, and bucking broncos are among the animals portrayed in the Animals in Art exhibition. The exhibition combines paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from the Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection with selections of art pottery on loan from Mark and Marie Latta.

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