ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 12, 2024) — Augustana College will host the annual Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival February 24. The event, featuring guest artist Kyle Hutchins of Virginia Tech, will be held at Bergendoff Hall, 3520 7th Ave, Rock Island, Illinois. All events are free and open to the public.

The festival also will feature performances from Augustana faculty and the Augustana College Saxophone Studio.

Alumnus Julie Larson Martin plus family

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 8, 2024) — Three Monmouth College alumni who run local farms have joined forces to become small business partners, as well, and the trio will discuss their unique story at the next meeting of Monmouth Associates.

PELLA, IOWA (February 8, 2024) — Central College welcomed 140 students to its Winter Scholar Days where prospective students compete for scholarships. The following local students attended the Central College Scholar Days:

Alex Zarlatanes of Taylor Ridge (61284)

Brayden Alger of Davenport (52806)

AJ Jones of Moline (61265)

Dominick D'Aprile of Davenport (52807)

Peyton Madison of Eldridge (52748)

Paul Jones of Donahue (52746)

From left: Jenny Colvin, Cecilia Bailey, and Telly Papanikolaou

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 8, 2024) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced the members of its Center for Nonprofit Excellence Advisory Committee. The committee is made up of fifteen local leaders who will be involved in creating the foundational governance model for the Center and carrying forward its mission of strengthening regional non-profits.