FAIRBANKS, ALASKA (July 9, 2025) — The University of Alaska Fairbanks honored the Class of 2025 during its 103rd commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 3, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.

Chelsea Carroll of Rock Island (61201) received the following degree(s): Master of Healthcare Mangement Leadership, Health Care Management and Leadership.

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN (July 9, 2025) — Payton Gelande from Port Byron, Illinois, is conducting research into NMR Analysis of Micelle Formation by Bio-Based Surfactants with faculty mentor Kevin Morris through Carthage College's 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience.

Carthage College selected 32 students for its Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE).

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 8, 2025) — The 2025 Alternating Currents festival schedule is officially live on the free festival app and website, inviting fans to start crafting their own weekend of fun.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 8, 2025) — Visit Quad Cities has announced the appointment of Jennifer Sautter as Chair of its 

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 8, 2025) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its second quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2025 last Wednesday, July 2. The report measures IBC member expectations for sales, capital spending, and employment for the next six months. If the index measures above fifty, sentiment is positive.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2025) — WQPT will celebrate our country’s upcoming semi-quincentennial, through a new community initiative, “America 250.”  Throughout the year they will be asking community members "What is your Civic Spark?," and inviting everyone to volunteer with them as they support the mission of other non-profit organizations in our community.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2025) — A day that Monmouth College physics professor Mike Solontoi has been anxiously awaiting for years became reality on June 23, when the first images from the 8.4-meter Legacy Survey of Space and Time telescope at the Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile (below) were released.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 7, 2025) — Putnam Museum and Science Center will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 12, 5:30PM.

The museum is located at 1717 W 12th Street in Davenport, Iowa.

This is the VIP Reopening of the Putnam Reimagined Capital Campaign, nearly ten years in the making.

WINDHAM, NEW YORK (July 7, 2025) — The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) will welcome ten injured military veterans next week for its Warriors in Motion® (WIM) triathlon event, which includes hiking, cycling, and kayaking. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, through Thursday, July 10.

John Vacca, a proud US Army veteran, is looking forward to challenging himself, despite having lost a limb.

 COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2025) — Member's Night is July 24. You'll need to get your tickets by the end of the day on July 21.

We ♥ our members! This is why we’re hosting a special night exclusively for YOU! The evening includes your usual free admission and parking, plus FREE access to:

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