10 Jul 2023

Explore Dubuque’s Rich History in Education During Dubuque College Visit Week

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (July 10, 2023) — Dubuque’s five colleges are once again partnering and working with the Dubuque College Access Network (DCAN) to highlight the city’s rich history in education and offer in-person campus visits during the third annual Dubuque College Visit Week held Monday, August 7, 2023, through Friday, August 11, 2023.

10 Jul 2023

Timber Lake Playhouse to Hold Workshops and Classes in The Arts

By Timber Lake Playhouse

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (July 10, 2023) — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will again be holding various workshops and classes in the arts this summer. “I’m very excited to bring see the interest in our summer workshops,” said Executive Director Dan Danielowski. “The variety of classes offered will be of interest to students of all ages.”

08 Jul 2023

Iowa House Republicans Release Additional Details Regarding July 11 Special Session

By Melissa Deatsch

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 8, 2023) — Following Governor Kim Reynolds' call for a special session to enact pro-life legislation, House Republicans are announcing additional details regarding the July 11 Special Session.

08 Jul 2023

Children “are Revolting” at Timber Lake Playhouse in “Matilda, JR” July 14-16

By Timber Lake Playhouse

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (July 8, 2023) — Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR, a gleefully-witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional theatre of northwest Illinois, brings Matilda to its Summer Mainstage Season July 14-16.

08 Jul 2023

Vera French Community-Based Mental Health Services Now Available at The Center — Love in Action

By Nathan Sondgeroth

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 8, 2023) — The Vera French Community Mental Health Center (VF CMHC) and The Center — Love in Action are proud to announce that Vera French’s community-based mental health services are now available at the Center’s Brady Street location in Davenport.

07 Jul 2023

Local Students Among 267 Wartburg College Students Receiving Diplomas

By Emily Christensen

WAVERLY, IOWA (July 7, 2023) — Wartburg College awarded dipolomas to 267 students during Spring Commencement on Sunday, May 28.

Kyle Oberbroeckling, of Davenport, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in health and fitness studies.

Easton Necker, of Bettendorf, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in biochemistry and biology.

Rachel Green, of DeWitt, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and communication.

07 Jul 2023

Walmart Leads Back-to-School Season with Budget Friendly Supplies

By Farah Abu Zaid

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 7, 2023) — Walmart is announcing in-store and online enhancements just in time for the back-to-school season for customers in Davenport. This year, the retailer has made price investments to help fight inflation on the top items for teachers, implemented changes in stores to ensure back-to-school shopping is more inclusive for customers with disabilities and rolled out several ways for customers to support their teachers and schools throughout the school year.

07 Jul 2023

Kelsey Mims DPT, Atlanta Physical Therapist Named Des Moines University's 2023 Rising Star Award Recipient

By Barbara Boose

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 7, 2023) — Kelsey Mims DPT, a 2012 graduate of Des Moines University's physical-therapy program in practice at BenchMark Physical Therapy in Atlanta, was named the university's 2023 Rising Star Award recipient. The annual award honors graduates of the past fifteen or fewer years who have made noteworthy contributions to their industry or community.

07 Jul 2023

Brian Dennis Named Interim Head of Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 7, 2023) — Brian Dennis believes every Iowan has the capacity and the ability to work — those with disabilities may just need a little help to achieve it.

“Employment is possible for every person, but that journey will look different for everyone,” Dennis said. “The best way to assist someone on that journey is to provide as much support as possible.”

07 Jul 2023

Local Students Named to Millikin University Spring 2023 Dean's List

By Matthew Flaten

DECATUR, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2023) — Millikin University is pleased to announce the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2023 semester.

Students who attempt twelve graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean's List honors. Students earning a perfect 4.00 grade point average on twelve graded credits attempted earn High Dean's List honors.

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