MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 23, 2024) — During a career spent working in the restaurant/food service industry, Amber Dawson came to a conclusion a few years ago while employed in the Rocky Mountain state.

"I realized that higher education is where my heart lies," said Dawson, who, at the time, was in the midst of a seven-year stint with Bon Appetit Catering at Colorado College in Colorado Springs.

WAVERLY, IOWA (January 23, 2024) — Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 58 students during December Commencement on Sunday, December 10.

Jackson Bevans, of Davenport, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education.

Samuel Kissner, of Milan, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

Nile McLaughlin, of Eldridge, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration.

More than 950 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the president's list for the 2023 fall semester. President's list status was earned by one first-year undergraduates during the 2023 fall semester; 182 second-year students; 308 third-year students; and 484 fourth-year students

CEDARVILLE, OHIO (January 22, 2024) — The following local students were named to the Dean's Honor List at Cedarville University for Fall 2023. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of twelve credit hours.

Paige Johnson of Davenport (52807)

Alyse Zuiderveen of Bettendorf (52722)