13 Jul 2023

Upper Iowa University (UIU) Team Peacock Returns for RAGBRAI L

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (July 13, 2023) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is excited to announce the return of Team Peacock for RAGBRAI L, one of the largest and longest-running bicycle tours in the world. With a renewed commitment to supporting education and empowering students, Team Peacock aims to raise funds for scholarships while participating in the iconic event.

13 Jul 2023

Monmouth College's Kristy Krisher Visits Galapagos Islands to Work with Local Teens on Careers

By Duane Bonifer

The Monmouth College banner has been on the Galapagos Islands before through a biology study abroad trip, and it returned in June with staff member Kristy Krisher, who worked with local teens on career options

13 Jul 2023

Auditions For Remaining Shows at The Black Box Theatre

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 13, 2023) — The Black Box Theatre is holding auditions for the remaining shows in their 2023 season on Monday, July 17 from 6 to 8. Bring photo and resume and be prepared to sing. Ron May will provide accompaniment and will music direct Thrill Me.

Roles available:

Suddenly Last Summer by Tennessee Williams

13 Jul 2023

Lunch Lecture: MyLifeLine/Gilda's Club

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 13, 2023) –– Gilda’s Club is hosting an educational workshop offered at NO COST for anyone impacted by cancer on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 12-1PM, at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Davenport Clubhouse located at 1351 W Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport, Iowa, 52804.

13 Jul 2023

Supreme Court Safeguards the Citizenry's Rights to Challenge the Deep State’s Electoral Power Grabs and Gerrymandering

By Merit Pages

WASHINGTON DC (July 13, 2023) — In a six-to-three opinion, the US Supreme Court has affirmed the rights of citizens to challenge electoral power grabs and gerrymandering in the state courts.

13 Jul 2023

Technical Assistance Grants Available in Iowa for USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program

By Cecilia Lynch

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 13, 2023) — US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director in Iowa Theresa Greenfield today announced that USDA is making $21 million in technical assistance grants available through the 

12 Jul 2023

Double-Feature SPECTRA Reading Series Event Spotlights QC Native, Award-Winning Poet, Retreat Winner, and Young Emerging Writers

By Sarah Elgatian

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 12, 2023) — The Young Emerging Writers Summer Internship Program, the SPECTRA Reading Series, and the Great River Writers retreat are proud to present a special collaboration on Thursday, July 27, at Rozz-Tox (2108 3rd Ave, Rock Island, Illinois).

12 Jul 2023

Augustana College's Spring Semester Dean's List

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 12, 2023) — Augustana College announced more than 1,000 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2022-23 spring semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

Recognized students include:

Shannon Kenney, a Public Health major from Taylor Ridge, IL (61284)

12 Jul 2023

Award-Winning Authors Ben Miller and Anne Pierson Wiese to lead Community Conversation Brown Bag Event at Rock Island Public Library July 27

By Sarah Elgatian

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 12, 2023) — The Midwest Writing Center will host a Community Conversation Brown Bag event on Thursday afternoon, July 27, at the Rock Island Public Library Downtown Branch. The event will feature memoirist and Davenport native Ben Miller, and award-winning poet Ann Pierson Wiese, who will talk about their work, their life together in writing, and why they believe writing is important.

12 Jul 2023

St Ambrose University to Host Campus Visit Day for Area Students Exploring Higher Education

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 12, 2023) — Prospective students are invited to Summer Visit Day at St Ambrose University on Friday, July 28, 11AM-4PM. The free event offers future first-year and transfer students who plan to enroll in 2024 or 2025 an immersive experience to explore the campus, connect with academic programs, and learn more about campus life.

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