Political science professor Mike Nelson, who organizes Great Decisions, will present Monmouth College's first program of the year on January 31

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 25, 2024) — In what's been called the biggest election year in world history, more than four billion people — more than half of the world's population — will participate in elections in 2024.

CLIVE, IOWA (January 25, 2024) — Iowa’s Master Pork Producers for 2023 were announced Wednesday night at the Iowa Pork Congress banquet in Des Moines. A Master Pork Producer award denotes an individual’s or family’s excellence in pork production, as measured by pork production statistics, dedication to We Care® principles, and contributions to their community.

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (January 25, 2024) — Gold stars were awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade-point average or higher in the Fall 2023 semester. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel's Dean's List.

The following local students were awarded gold stars for fall 2023 at The Citadel:

Thomas Fitzpatrick of Davenport, Iowa

Colton Pilgrim of Blue Grass, IA

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA (January 25, 2024) — A total of 13,950 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2023 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the President's List with an academic r