08 Dec 2023

Libertarian Party of Iowa Responds to Approach by Ramaswamy Campaign

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2023) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa (LPIA) acknowledges the recent approach by Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign, a testament to the growing recognition that the spectrum of American political discourse must encompass diverse perspectives, particularly those centered on individual liberty. As the third-largest party in Iowa, we embrace and encourage the inclusion of varied voices in our democratic process.

08 Dec 2023

Erik Bergren of Geneseo, Illinois, Presents Water-Line Inventory Research to Rock Island City Council

By Nicole Lauer

Augustana College faculty and student researchers at an August 1 canvassing event for the water line inventory project

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 8, 2023) — Erik Bergren, an Economics and Public Health major from Geneseo, Illinois (61254), was one of three Augustana College student leaders to present water-line inventory project research at the November 27 Rock Island City Council meeting.

08 Dec 2023

Webinar Looks at Recruiting and Retaining Residents and Fellows

By Craig Borchard

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2023) — The health-care industry is navigating a transformative phase characterized by increasing demands for care amid rampant physician shortages and post-pandemic burdens on provider organizations. To meet this demand, medical groups and health systems must prioritize recruiting and retaining early-career physicians who bring fresh energy and adaptability to their organizations.

08 Dec 2023

Augustana Students Perform in Christmas at Augustana

By Nicole Lauer

Students perform at Christmas at Augustana

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 8, 2023) — The Augustana College Department of Music presented Christmas at Augustana on December 2 and December 3, 2023.

07 Dec 2023

Iowa Biodiesel, Soybean Industries Welcome Bill to Boost Marine Use of Biodiesel

By Jenna Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (December 7, 2023) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board and Iowa Soybean Association today commended the introduction of the Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act, sponsored by Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA).

07 Dec 2023

Augustana Selects Jill Johnson as Assistant VP of Marketing and Brand Communication

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 7, 2023) — Augustana College has selected Jill Johnson to serve as Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Brand Communication. Johnson was one of several qualified candidates from across the nation.

07 Dec 2023

Jordan Gale and Simon Uecker Among Spring 2023 Graduates at Milwaukee School of Engineering

By JoEllen Burdue

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (December 7, 2023) — Milwaukee School of Engineering congratulates students who graduated in Spring 2023.

Jordan Gale of Rock Island graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

Simon Uecker of Muscatine graduated with a Bachelor of Science in BioMolecular Engineering with Honors.

07 Dec 2023

Drake University and Iowa HOSA Forge Transformative Partnership

By Merit Pages

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 7, 2023) — Drake University is excited to announce a new partnership with the Iowa chapter of HOSA Future Health Professionals (formerly Health Occupations Students of America) that is set to reshape the landscape of health-sciences education in the state. This collaboration will advance the commitment to nurture future leaders in a time where the demand for health-care professionals is near all-time highs.

06 Dec 2023

New President and CEO of Quad Cities Chamber Announced

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 6, 2023) — The Quad Cities Chamber announced Wednesday that Peter Tokar III MBA MEDP will be the next President and CEO starting mid-January 2024. Tokar brings over seventeen years of experience serving economic development organizations and municipalities in large markets where regionalism has been a key component of success.

06 Dec 2023

Norman Lear's Impact on Television Looms Large Today, Monmouth College Media Studies Scholar Says

By Duane Bonifer

Monmouth College communication studies faculty member Chris Goble, right, meets with legendary television creator Norman Lear at the 2015 meeting of the National Association of Television Program Executives in Miami

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 6, 2023) — Few people did more to revolutionize television than the late Norman Lear, the writer-producer who died Tuesday at the age of 101.

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