MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 6, 2024) — The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline is delighted to present the area premiere of Jane Eyre The Musical, opening March 15.

FAYETTE, IOWA (March 6, 2024) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its October and December 2023 graduates.

The October grads:

KaSandra Brenny of Bettendorf, IA

Brandon Dorris of Bettendorf, IA

Sophia Moritz of Davenport, IA

Mindy Webster-Case of Port Byron, IL

The December grads:

Jessica Devolder of Rock Island, IL

Sarah Eiselstein of Muscatine, IA

Marli Jones of Muscatine, IA

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 6, 2024) — Independent contractors are an integral part of the Illinois economy and an essential means of work for many of our state’s residents. Two-fifths of Illinois adults have experience working as an independent contractor, with 14% currently doing so. These independent contractors value the flexibility of controlling when, where, and how much to work.

ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS (March 6, 2024) — Dr Paul Sundberg received the Distinguished Service Award at the National Pork Industry Forum in early March in Rosemont, Illinois, for his career-long dedication to bettering the pork industry.

Augustana's Symphonic Band, directed by Dr James Lambrecht

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 5, 2024) — Fifty Augustana College students will perform in the Augustana Symphonic Band's Midwest tour.

This year's tour features five performances in Illinois, Iowa and Kansas from March 22 to April 6. Conducted by Dr James Lambrecht, the wind ensemble will share music in churches, performing arts centers and high schools across the Midwest.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 5, 2024) — Auditor of State Rob Sand has released a report on the Department of Management Division of Information Technology (DOM-DoIT) previously operated as an independent agency known as Iowa Office of the Chief Information Officer for the year ended June 30, 2022.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 5, 2024) — Two one-act ballets in one unforgettable performance! Act I begins in windy Kansas with Dorothy plus her friends on a fun-filled journey to the Emerald City in Emily Kate Long’s Dorothy Goes to Oz. And because fairy tales are not just for children, a brand-new sophisticated interpretation of Grimm’s Snow White by Artistic Director Courtney Lyon is the perfect ending to a fantastic season of dance.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 5, 2024) — The Illinois Chamber of Commerce announces two key additions to their legislative affairs team. Effective immediately, Keith Wheeler, has been appointed to the role of Executive Director of Government Affairs and Technology Council. Jordan Ryan is appointed as the Director of Legislative Affairs.

PELLA, IOWA (March 5, 2024) — Central College supports off-campus programs around the world, and each academic major allows space for students to study abroad while earning credit toward a major, minor, or core-curriculum requirements.

Hailey Glover of Eldridge (52748) is studying this semester at University of Roehampton in London, England. Glover is a Philosophy major with the Class of 2026.

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