18 Dec 2023

Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith Announces New College Savings Iowa Website

By Molly Widen

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 18, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is excited to launch the newly re-designed collegesavingsiowa.com. "We gave it a fresh look that focuses on learning, investing, and saving with the College Savings Iowa 529 plan," said Treasurer Smith. "We want future savers to have the tools they need to get started and give resources to help current savers navigate their path.

18 Dec 2023

Final Call for 2024 Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) Award Nominations — Deadline December 18 (ie Today)

By Quad City Engineering and Science Council

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 18, 2023) — This is your last chance to submit your nominations for the 2024 Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) STEM Professional Awards. The deadline is the end of the today (December 18).

If you know an outstanding individual that should be recognized for making a difference in their profession, in the community, and/or in a classroom, here is your opportunity to acknowledge their contributions.

18 Dec 2023

Augustana Students Perform in Sankta Lucia Festival

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 18, 2023) — More than 45 Augustana College students participated in the annual celebration of the Festival of Sankta Lucia on December 4 at the college's Ascension Chapel.

The celebration, held at Augustana's Ascension Chapel, commemorated the Sankta Lucia Festival with traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols, lessons and poetry.

15 Dec 2023

Holiday Discount Days on Davenport’s Motor Row This Weekend

By Adam Hurlburt

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 15, 2023) — This weekend, Friday through Sunday, December 15-17, businesses in downtown Davenport’s Motor Row historic district are joining forces for the “Motor Row-Ho-Ho” holiday promotion, offering special deals on shopping, food, drinks, and more.

15 Dec 2023

Alexander Martinez-Urbina of Round Lake Beach, Illinois, Commissioned as Army officer in Monmouth College Ceremony

By Barry McNamara

Alexander Martinez-Urbina is congratulated on his achievement by Lt Col Mark Christiansen, commander of the Leatherneck Battalion

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 15, 2023) — Back in May, Alexander Martinez-Urbina of Round Lake Beach, Illinois, was listed in the program for Monmouth College's 166th Commencement Exercises, along with nearly 200 other members of the Class of 2023.

15 Dec 2023

Gov. Reynolds Extends Disaster Proclamation for Highly-Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Sioux and Taylor Counties

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 15, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced the extension of a disaster proclamation for S

15 Dec 2023

Will Norwood of Bettendorf, Iowa, Earns Fall 2023 Dean's List Honor at Kalamazoo College

By Andy Brown

KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN (December 15, 2023) — Will Norwood of Bettendorf, Iowa, has been named to the Kalamazoo College Fall 2023 Dean's List.

Dean's List recognition is earned with a grade-point average of 3.5 or better.

Congratulations on earning this academic achievement, Will!

15 Dec 2023

Joshua Alexander Claeys of Bettendorf, Iowa, Graduates from Lee University

By Brian Conn

CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE (December 15, 2023) -- Joshua Alexander Claeys of Bettendorf, Iowa, graduated with the Master of Arts in Ministry Studies from Lee University during the 189th commencement exercises on December 9, 2023.

Claeys was among the 200 students who received undergraduate and graduate diplomas.

Congratulations on this academic milestone!

14 Dec 2023

The Nominations, Please: The 25th Annual Eddy Awards

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 14, 2023) — River Action is seeking, until January 21, 2024, nominations for the 25th Annual Eddy Awards. Each year, River Action honors the best work on the Mississippi River and, in 2024, it will be during Fish and Fire, River Action’s 40th Anniversary Celebration.

14 Dec 2023

Emma Bowes of Bettendorf, Iowa, Participates in Augustana's Annual Geology Field Trip

By Nicole Lauer

Incoming first-year Augustana College students camped in the mountains of Wyoming and South Dakota on the annual Geology 105 trip August 4 to August 20 before starting their academic year

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