DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 10, 2023) — During the first year of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, two local crisis centers responded to 142 percent more contacts statewide than the previous year, connecting more Iowans experiencing a suicidal crisis or emotional distress with life-changing services. Between July 2022 and May 2023, over 31,000 Iowans contacted 988 for support.

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.”

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.

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.