WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 15, 2024) — The US Department of Education appointed Erika Linden MA CHC, chief compliance officer at Des Moines University (DMU) in West Des Moines, Iowa, to its negotiated rulemaking committee on Program Integrity and Institutional Quality. She was nominated for the position by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, which advocates for the nation's 41 accredited colleges of osteopathic medicine in 35 states.

DeWITT, IOWA (February 15, 2024) — Farmers and ranchers in Clinton, Cedar, Jackson, Muscatine, and Scott Counties will be receiving an estimated $5 million in cash-back dividends returned by Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) as part of the financial cooperative’s patronage program. Eligible customer-owners will be issued cash-back dividend checks the last week of January.

KENNESAW, GEORGIA (February 14, 2024) — Ranasia Clark of Davenport, Iowa, has been named to Kennesaw State University's Fall 2023 Dean's List in recognition of academic achievement.

Majoring in Computer Science, Clark is among the more than 8,000 students named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List. To qualify, students must earn a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of nine credit hours.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 14, 2024) — The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) is excited to welcome a new feature to our Water Watch newsletter: the SRF Funding Spotlight. Iowa’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) is administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) to distribute funding for water infrastructure project

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (February 14, 2024) — Marshall University President Brad D Smith will chair the new 

WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS (February 14, 2024) — Ishanpepe Jagusah of Rock Island, Illinois, was named to the College of the Holy Cross Spring 2023 Dean's List.

A member of the Class of 2024, Jagusah was named to the Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2023-24 academic year.

To qualify, students must pass four or more letter-graded courses with no failing grades during the semester and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

CLIVE, IOWA (February 14, 2024) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) maintains its commitment to fighting food insecurity by supporting local food pantries across the state with the Pork in the Pantry program.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 14, 2024) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently recognized Community Housing Initiatives Inc and Arch Icon Development as the inaugural recipients of the Excellence in Development designation.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 14, 2024) — The Augustana OperX program will perform “Amahl and the Night Visitors” at 7PM, Saturday, February 17, on the Brunner Theatre Main Stage. Dr Patrick McNally (below), assistant professor of music and director of opera, will direct the performance.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 14, 2024) — On February 24, Great Sounds Promotions invite the community to "Celebrating Black History Through Music," a compelling event at Rivermont Collegiate, 1821 Sunset Drive, beginning at 6PM. This production brings to the Quad City area a night dedicated to celebrating African American heritage and the power of music to unite.

A Night of Unity and Cultural Celebration

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