BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 8, 2024) This year’s Quad Cities Community Foundation Transformation Grant has been awarded to the Martin Luther King Jr Center to support their West End Revitalization efforts in Rock Island. The three-year, $300,000 grant will ensure this community-driven initiative has the capacity to succeed and act as a model for other neighborhoods and cities.

LEBANON, ILLINOIS (January 5, 2024) — Congratulations to Lacey Laxton of Coal Valley, Illinois, who was named to the McKendree University Fall 2023 semester Dean's List for earning a grade-point average of 3.60 or higher.

PELLA, IOWA (January 5, 2024) — Andrew Cotty of Geneseo, Illinois, is one of 31 Central College students participating in the college's Career Kickstarter program January 8-12. The program allows students to explore potential career paths by participating in micro-internships.

Cotty, Central Class of 2026, is completing a micro-internship with Hopkins Roofing — Pella.

BEREA, OHIO (January 5, 2024) — Alex Minyard of Milan, Illinois (61264), a graduate of Rockridge High School majoring in theatre acting and directing, has been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2023 semester at Baldwin Wallace University, according to Provost Stephen D Stahl. The Dean's List recognizes students who earn a grade-point average of 3.8 or higher while enrolled in twelve or more graded hours during the semester.

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (January 5, 2024) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List. The fall terms run from September to December.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (January 5, 2024) — We believe in rewarding our dedicated team members. Check out our attractive compensation package:

Base Salary:

- Current: $20.95

- Effective July 1, 2024: $21.58 (Guaranteed Wage Increase)

Wage Step Increases:

- Milestone increases after one, two, four, six, eight, ten, twelve, fifteen, twenty, and 25 years of service.

Retirement Benefits:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 4, 2024) — We will be holding homeownership program information meetings next month. These meetings are strongly encouraged for anyone interested in applying to our homeownership program. You will learn about program qualifications, what to expect in the program, and what documents you will need to complete your application. 

Applications will be available starting February 12, 2024, and must be returned by 4PM, March 12, 2024.

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (January 4, 2024) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2023 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 4, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately on Thursday, January 4, and remain at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in support of students, families, teachers, and staff at Perry High School and the Perry community.

MIDWAY, KENTUCKY (January 3, 2024) — Midway University is pleased to announce Arthur Menezes has been named to its Dean's List for the 2023 Fall Semester. To be named to the list, a student must be classified as full-time and obtain a 3.60 grade-point average for the semester. There were 419 students who made the Dean's List.

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