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.

20 Feb 2024

Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois Returns to Galesburg

By Lora Schoenholtz

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (February 20, 2024) — Special Olympics Illinois is proud to announce the return of the coolest event of the year, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics athletes at Lake Storey Pavilion on Sunday, February 25, 2PM.

Our top priority is the safety of all participants. Lake Storey is temporarily closed. We are working closely with the Galesburg Parks and Recreation to provide a safe way for participants to plunge.

20 Feb 2024

Iowa-Nebraska NAACP State Area President Betty Andrews Elected to NAACP National Board of Directors

By Iowa-Nebraska NAACP

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 20, 2024) — Betty Andrews, President of the Iowa-Nebraska NAACP State Area Conference of Branches has been elected to the board of directors for the national NAACP, representing Region IV, also known as the Midwestern Region. Covering the largest geographic area among the seven regions of the NAACP, Region IV spans across ten states including Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

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