12 Oct 2023

"The President’s Own" US Marine Band to perform at Augustana October 13

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 14, 2023) — For the first time in five years, “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band returns to the Midwest on tour, performing a free 7:30PM concert on October 13 at Augustana College’s Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island. 

11 Oct 2023

Who Wants Free Raccoon Motel Shows?

By Moeller Mondays

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 11, 2023) — Thank you so much to anyone who has already signed on as pioneers for our initial Raccoon Motel monthly Club offerings! We are just twenty members short of being able to make our first Club-sponsored show free so please check out all of the goods and what we're offering on a monthly basis to help the cause and get you some fun shit along the way!

11 Oct 2023

A Timely Addition: TimelyCare Provides Monmouth College Students Access to Mental and Physical Health Helplines

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 11, 2023) — Monmouth College students now have 24/7 access to mental and physical health.

Thanks to TimelyCare, an online health-care app, students have access to multiple resources that support their mental and physical health, including 24/7 helplines.

11 Oct 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 11, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure.

11 Oct 2023

Augustana’s John Deere Planetarium to Host Solar Eclipse Viewing

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 11, 2023) — Augustana College’s John Deere Planetarium and Fryxell Geology Museum invite the public to view the partial eclipse of the sun, 11AM-1PM, Saturday, October 14.

The planetarium, located at 820 38th St, Rock Island, will offer indoor and outdoor programs in the planetarium, observatory, and geology museum. Admission is free.

11 Oct 2023

Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Quad Cities Raises $107,000 to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

By Lauren Livingston

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 11, 2023) — On Saturday, October 7, 600 Quad Cities area residents participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Vibrant Arena at The Mark. Walkers helped raise $54,000 to fund the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association. Fundraising continues through the end of the year, so there is still time to donate at alz.org/walk.

11 Oct 2023

Fewer High School Seniors Ready for College as ACT Scores Continue to Decline

By ACT Media Relations

IOWA CITY, IOWA (October 11, 2023) — The average Composite score on the ACT test fell to 19.5 for the class of 2023, a decline of 0.3 points from 2022, according to data 

10 Oct 2023

Augustana College Presents “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy”

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 10, 2023) The Augustana College Department of Theatre Arts presents “Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy,” October 12-15. The Quad Cities regional premier is directed by Dr Jennifer Popple (below), associate professor of theatre arts and co-chair of the theatre department.

10 Oct 2023

New, Free Professional Learning Series on Literacy Available from Discovery Education and the Dollar General

By Grace Maliska

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (October 10, 2023) — Discovery Literacy — an educational program from Discovery Education, Dollar General Literacy Foundation, and the National Afterschool Association — presents a new five-part, no-cost professional-learning video series to help educators develop the critical literacy skills of students in grades kindergarten through second. Discover Literacy provides teachers, parents, and caregivers with access to a powerful suite of in-school and after-school dig

10 Oct 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Thirteen-State Coalition Fighting for Pork Producers

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 10, 2023) — Attorney General Brenna Bird is leading a thirteen-state coalition fighting for pork producers. Together, with twelve other states, Iowa is opposing a new Massachusetts law that bans states from selling or shipping pork through Massachusetts if they do not meet strict hog-housing requirements.

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