26 Feb 2024

Brody Condon of De Witt, Iowa, Accepted into Wartburg College's Teacher Education Program

By Emily Christensen

WAVERLY, IOWA (February 26, 2024) — Brody Condon has been accepted into the Wartburg College Teacher Education Program.

Condon, of De Witt, Iowa, had to demonstrate effective reflective components in teaching and complete several other requirements to be considered for the program.

Admission to the Teacher Education Program allows students to begin professional education courses in their field.

26 Feb 2024

They’re Back: Wisenheimer, Long-Form Improv, Returns to The Black Box

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 26, 2024) — Wisenheimer’s first show at the Black Box Theatre is fast approaching.

The long-form improvisation troupe, founded in 2011 and featuring Leslie Mitchell, Jeff De Leon, and Jen Kuhle, appears Saturday, March 2, 7:30PM.

26 Feb 2024

During Peace Corps Week, Monmouth College Students Reminded the Agency Transforms Worldviews

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 26, 2024) — You don't know what you don't know.

That was a message conveyed by Monmouth College political science professor Jessica Vivian when she discussed her "life-transforming" experience in the Peace Corps.

26 Feb 2024

Center for Active Seniors (CASI)'s 2024 Senior Social Services Fair, April 23

By Mikael Gibson
26 Feb 2024

Volunteers for Symphony: Trivia Night and Silent Auction in Support of Music Education, March 22, 2024, Redstone Room, Common Chord

By Quad City Symphony Orchestra

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 26, 2024) — Join 

26 Feb 2024

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Mark Quad City Storm’s First Three-Game Sweep in Franchise History

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 26, 2024) — The Quad City Storm swept the Fayetteville Marksmen in North Carolina to pull within one point of fifth place in the SPHL standings. The wins Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mark the team’s first three-game sweep in franchise history.

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.

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