22 Jan 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Michael Harris as District Judge

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 22, 2024) — On Friday, January 19, Governor Kim Reynolds announced her appointment of Michael Harris as a district judge in Judicial District 6.

Harris, of Iowa City, Iowa, is an Assistant Linn County Attorney. He received his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Iowa.

Harris fills a vacancy created following the retirement of the Hon. Fae Hoover. Judicial District 6 includes Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Tama counties.

19 Jan 2024

Knox College Announces Megan J Scott as New Vice President for Communications

By Mitch Prentice

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (January 19, 2024) — Knox College is pleased to announce that Megan J Scott ('96) will join the College this winter to lead strategic communications efforts as vice president for communications. Scott previously served in this role from 2015-2018.

19 Jan 2024

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 3.2 Percent in December

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 19, 2024) — Iowa’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly to 3.2 percent in December amid hiring gains in both construction and manufacturing. The state’s jobless rate was 3.3 percent last month and 3.0 percent one year ago. The US unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent.

19 Jan 2024

Angelique Taylor of Davenport, Iowa, Named to the Graceland University Fall 2023 Dean's List

By Shane Adams

LAMONI, IOWA (January 19, 2024) — The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2023 Fall term have been announced, and Angelique Taylor of Davenport, Iowa, has been named to the Dean's List.

Graceland University students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named to the Dean's List. Congratulations, Angelique! Graceland commends you on your academic success.

19 Jan 2024

Illinois Humanities’ NEA Big Read program Offers Free Community Book Groups and Public Events about Equity and the "American Dream" Throughout Illinois

By Sarah Sommers

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (January 19, 2024) — Illinois Humanities is proud to partner with the National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest to present this year’s statewide book group series, The NEA Big Read: Reconsidering the American Dream.

19 Jan 2024

Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa Economic Development Authority Launch New Iowa Profile Data Tool, Empowering Communities with Robust Insights

By Iowa Finance Authority

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 19, 2024) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has announced the launch of the Iowa Profile in partnership with mySidewalk. The new tool offers a comprehensive data resource, offering policymakers and community leaders to view data and valuable insights on housing, public health, safety, transportation, education, quality of life, and the economy in their county, city, zip code, or census tract.

19 Jan 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Open Letter to Iowans on Improving Special Education

By Kollin Crompton

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 19, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following open letter to the state of Iowa:

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If there’s an issue Iowans are most passionate about, it’s undoubtedly about our kids. As a grandmother of eleven, ranging in age from pre-school to high school, I understand. There’s nothing more important than our children.

19 Jan 2024

Monmouth College Receives $149,965 Grant from National Endowment for the Humanities to Fund “Resituating the Humanities in Place-Based Learning” Project

By Barry McNamara

Pictured from left are Monmouth College faculty members David Wright, Anne Mamary, Valerie Deisinger, and Bob Simmons

19 Jan 2024

Missouri State University Releases Fall 2023 Dean's List

By Emily Letterman

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI (January 19, 2024) — Missouri State University recognizes more than 5,100 students who have been named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List.

Samantha Roemer of Bettendorf (52722)

Dana Rains of Eldridge (52748)

19 Jan 2024

Camry Dillie of Davenport, Iowa, Named to Graceland University's Fall 2023 President's List

By Shane Adams

LAMONI, IOWA (January 19, 2024) — The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2023 Fall term have been announced, and Camry Dillie of Davenport, Iowa, has been named to the President's List.

Graceland University students with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average are named to the President's List. Congratulations, Camry! Graceland commends you on your academic success.

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