GENESEO, ILLINOIS (July 21, 2023) — On Saturday, August 12, 2023, Geneseo, Illinois will welcome back one of its most famous residents for a special event. Butch Patrick, also known as Eddie Munster from the classic Munsters TV sitcom, will return to Geneseo to celebrate his birthday during a special Geneseo Shoot the Loop event called “Spook the Loop.” Spook the Loop will be a Halloween-themed Geneseo Shoot the Loop event, celebrating Butch’s iconic role as Eddie Munster.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2023) — RILCO Inc, based in Rock Island, Illinois, and MH Eby Inc, a legacy Iowa manufacturer, were among the company investment announcements made today at the monthly Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board meeting. Combined, these projects represent a total capital investment of more than $25 million and are expected to create a total of 201 jobs in the communities of Eldridge and Story City respectively.

BURLINGTON, VERMONT (July 21, 2023) -- Jill Hingtgen of Bettendorf, Iowa, has been named to the Champlain College President's List for the Spring 2023 semester.

Students on the President's List have achieved a grade-point average of 4.0 or higher during the semester. Hingtgen is currently enrolled in the Computer Forensics and Digital Investigations major.

WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT (July 21, 2023) — The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Jenna Willet of Eldridge has been named to the Dean's List for Spring 2023.