ROCHESTER, NEW YORK (February 21, 2024) — Gabriel Stropes of Milan, Illinois (61264), was named to the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Stropes is in the applied computer technology program.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 20, 2024) — The Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency is hosting a Teacher Job Fair on Monday, February 26, 2024, at our Bettendorf office located at 729 21st Street in Bettendorf, 4-5:30PM.

This is a free event for all prospective and current teachers and administrators looking for employment during the 2023-2024 school year.

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (February 20, 2024) — Jericha Stout of Cordova, Illinois, was named to the Dean's List for the fall semester at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 20, 2024) — Augustana College’s Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of Dr Michael Zemek, will perform three Illinois concerts during an April tour.

Jenny Lind is a select treble ensemble for students who wish to develop advanced choral skills and better understand various styles of choral music composed for sopranos and altos. The choir performs on campus and at community events.