20 Feb 2024

University of Florida Professor to Deliver Monmouth College's Annual Fox Classics Lecture February 26

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 20, 2024) — The last week of February provides a bridge from Black History Month to Women's History Month, and a talk that week at Monmouth College will offer insights into both areas.

20 Feb 2024

2024 Teacher Job Fair

By Whitney Smith

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.

20 Feb 2024

Transforming Lives: Ellipsis Unveils Groundbreaking Apartment-Style Residence

By Sara Engelhart

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 20, 2024) — Ellipsis, a youth services and shelter organization serving nearly 600 central Iowa kids and their families daily, is proud to announce unveil renovations on a Des Moines facility that features twelve efficiency apartments for youth ages sixteen to 21. The announcement comes following an open house on Tuesday, February 20.

20 Feb 2024

Jericha Stout of Cordova, Illinois, Named to Dean's List at University of Maryland Global Campus

By Bob Ludwig

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.

20 Feb 2024

Local Students Participate in Central College Spring Internships

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (February 20, 2024) — Thirty-two Central College students will participate in internships for the Spring 2024 semester.

Luke Henkhaus of Geneseo (61254) will intern with Central College in Pella, Iowa. Henkhaus is a member of Central's Class of 2024, with a Psychology major.

Emma Johnson of Davenport (52807) will intern with Heartland AEA in Johnston, Iowa. Johnson is a member of Central's Class of 2023, with a Kinesiology major.

20 Feb 2024

Augustana College’s Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble Touring in April

By Nicole Lauer

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.

20 Feb 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement on Iowa Senate Passing Foreign Ownership of Land Bill

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 20, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement in response the Iowa Senate passing SF 2204 on Monday, February 19:

20 Feb 2024

Local Students Named to Bradley University Fall 2023 Deans List

By Libby Derry

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (February 20, 2024) — Nearly 1,850 students were named to Bradley's Dean's List for Fall 2023.

20 Feb 2024

Generosity Promotes Kindness and Compassion in Local Schools

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 20, 2024) — One Quad Citian is using charitable giving in a creative way — to inspire acts of kindness and compassion in area middle schools. The anonymous donor has established endowment funds called “Donna’s Gift” to recognize caring among students at two Quad Cities schools, with the plan to add more schools in the future.

20 Feb 2024

Humor a Winning Theme in this Year's Super Bowl TV Ads, Monmouth College Marketing Students Say

By Duane Bonifer

Monmouth College business professor Amanda Cleland makes about the television ads broadcast during Super Bowl LVIII during a Wednesday morning meeting of her "Marketing" class. At left is Monmouth business faculty member Tom Prince

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 20, 2024) — If laughter is the best medicine for the soul, it can also be one of the more effective paths to a successful Super Bowl television advertisement.

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