23 Dec 2025

Dylan Parrott of Long Grove Earns University of Nebraska-Lincoln Degree

By Sean Hagewood

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA (December 23, 2025) — Dylan Parrott of Long Grove was among 1,175 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises December 19 and 20 at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Parrott earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the College of Business.

Chancellor Rodney D Bennett presided over the ceremonies.

The graduates are from 44 countries, 39 US states, and 140-plus Nebraska communities.

23 Dec 2025

$315,000 Granted to Support a Vision for the Mississippi River in the Quad Cities

By Megan Wright

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 23, 2025) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation has announced $315,000 in QC River Connections Grants awarded to twelve local organizations whose work strengthens the relationship between people, place, and the Mississippi River.

23 Dec 2025

Two Iowans Honored on the 2026 OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade® Float Highlighting the Power of Organ and Tissue Donation

By Kristen Hoffman

NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA (December 23, 2025) — Iowa Donor Network has selected April Wilson of Denver, Iowa, and Natalie McCleary of Fruitland, Iowa, to be honored on the 2026 OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade® Float in Pasadena, California on January 1. McCleary, who passed away in 2022, became an organ donor whose gifts transformed six lives. She will be honored with a floragraph portrait placed on the float.

23 Dec 2025

Upper Iowa University Named Best for Vets College

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (December 23, 2025) — Upper Iowa University has once again been named a "Best for Vets" college by Military Times. Military Times' 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges rankings is the most trusted, comprehensive list of US colleges and universities committed to supporting military-service members, veterans, and their families.

23 Dec 2025

Augustana College and Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences Take First Step Toward Integration, Strengthening Health-Care Education in the Quad Cities

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 23, 2025) — Augustana College and UnityPoint Health Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences have signed a definitive agreement to strengthen the future of health care education in the Quad Cities through the acquisition of Trinity College's academic programs and operations by Augustana College.

23 Dec 2025

Libertarian Party of Iowa Welcomes Federal Marijuana Rescheduling

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 23, 2025) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa welcomes President Trump’s decision to reschedule marijuana under federal law — moving it from Schedule I to Schedule III — a change that recognizes medical use and reduces long-standing barriers to research, innovation, and lawful economic activity.

23 Dec 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Occupational Therapy Degree (OTD) Program Earns Accreditation from Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 23, 2025) — The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

The accreditation, which follows a comprehensive self-study and site visit, allows graduates of the program to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy exam and pursue licensure.

23 Dec 2025

Coe College's 2025 Fall Term Dean's List

By Natalie Milke

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (December 23, 2025) — Coe College is announcing its Fall 2025 Dean's List.

To be named to the Dean's List, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the term and rank in the top 10% of the student body.

Area students who have earned their spot on the Dean's List include:

Ryan Dolphin of Bettendorf, Iowa

Mason Herrington of Eldridge, Iowa

23 Dec 2025

Milwaukee School of Engineering Student Campbell Brock of Port Byron, Illinois, “Orbits” Earth

By JoEllen Burdue

From left to right: Adeline Gorman, Professor Michael Swedish, John Dunne, Campbell Brock, Jan Kowal, Ruth Dobberpuhl, Garrett Gruetzmacher, Ryan Nguyen, Nach Khambholja, Mitchell Brust, and Garrett Voight

23 Dec 2025

Families Invited to Muscatine Art Center to Ring in the New Year at Noon on December 31

By Melanie Alexander

MUSCATINE, IOWA (December 23, 2025) — A beloved family tradition returns as the Muscatine Art Center invites the community to ring in 2026 — just a little early — at its annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration on Wednesday, December 31, 10:30AM-12:30PM. Thanks to generous sponsorship from Hy-Vee, this festive event is free and open to all ages.

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