ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (May 11, 2026) — The Fifth Annual Bellson Music Fest will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, celebrating the legacy of Louie Bellson (1924 2009), the Rock Falls native who became a world-renowned drummer, composer, band leader, and six-time Grammy nominee.

The event is hosted by Rock Falls Tourism in collaboration with Bellson’s widow Francine Bellson (louiebellson.com) and music director Josh Duffee.

JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE (May 11, 2026) — Shelby Dennhardt, of East Moline, Illinois, has graduated from East Tennessee State University.

Dennhardt is among more than 2,000 students who crossed the Commencement stage on Saturday.

For 2,061 members of East Tennessee State University's Class of 2026, Commencement marked both a milestone and a beginning. It was a celebration of hard work, perseverance and the people and experiences that shaped each graduate's journey.

PELLA, IOWA (May 11, 2026) — Central College hosted the Celebration of Undergraduate Inquiry event to showcase the many projects by Central students during the 2025-26 academic year.

Participating in the CUI Day, Andrew Cotty of Geneseo (61254). Presentation title/s:Accounting for NIL and TAC Internm

Participating in the CUI Day, Colleen Kenny of Taylor Ridge (61284). Presentation title/s:The Role of Childhood Attachment Style in Percieved Relationship Quality

CLIVE, IOWA (May 7, 2026) — Iowa pork producers are making a meaningful impact in communities across the state through the continued success of their Pork in the Pantry program.