14 Jun 2023

Iowa Workforce Development, Department of Education Call on Educators to Register at IowaWORKS.gov

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 14, 2023) — Iowa Workforce Development and the Iowa Department of Education are launching a statewide outreach campaign and online videos to help Iowa education leaders learn how to post education-related jobs on the 

14 Jun 2023

Iowa Pork Welcomes New Producer Education Director

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (June 14, 2023) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) named Zoey Dinkla as its producer education director. Dinkla will be responsible for developing informational material for Iowa pig farmers, administering pork quality-improvement programs, and working with key stakeholder groups such as Iowa Farm Animal Care and the Iowa Pork Industry Center.

14 Jun 2023

Millikin University Celebrates New Graduates at the 2023 Spring Commencement

By Matthew Flaten

DECATUR, ILLINOIS (June 14, 2023) — Millikin honored 338 graduates with two in-person Commencement Ceremonies at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on May 21, 2023. The first Commencement Ceremony recognized graduates from the College of Professional Studies and the College of Arts and Sciences. The second ceremony recognized graduates from the Tabor School of Business and the College of Fine Arts.

13 Jun 2023

Charles Pelsang of Blue Grass, Iowa, Named to the Dean's List at Saint Francis University

By Marie Young

LORETTO, PENNSYLVANIA (June 13, 2023) — Saint Francis University congratulates Charles Pelsang from Blue Grass, Iowa, 52726, for being named to the Dean's List. Pelsang, majoring in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, was among 753 students who earned a spot on one of the honors lists (President's and Dean's) for the Fall 2023 semester.

13 Jun 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Joins Letter to Congress Urging Congress to Protect Ag Industry

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 13, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds joined ten other Republican governors in a letter to congressional leadership to support the reintroduction of the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act, a bill that would uphold the Commerce Clause of the Constitution by preventing states from impeding interstate agricultural trade.

13 Jun 2023

St Ambrose University to Host Free Public Star Parties at Menke Observatory This Summer

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 13, 2023) — St Ambrose University and the Quad Cities Astronomical Society welcome all to the Menke Observatory for a free night of stargazing. At sunset, visitors can use the observatory telescope or bring their own to enjoy the night sky throughout the summer. The observatory will be open: June 17 and 24, July 15 and 22, August 12 and 19, and September 9 and 23. For more event information, visit sau.edu/events.

13 Jun 2023

Local Students from Central College Named to Dean's List

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (June 13, 2023) — Central College recognized 351 students who were named to the Spring 2023 dean's list, including:

Emily Beldock, Central Class of 2025 from Davenport.

Padriac Bozik, Central Class of 2026 from Davenport.

Layken Bytnar, Central Class of 2024 from Bettendorf.

Peyton Bytnar, Central Class of 2024 from Bettendorf.

Andrew Cotty, Central Class of 2026 from Geneseo.

Rachel Daniels, Central Class of 2023 from Geneseo.

13 Jun 2023

The Annual Ice Cream Social is Back in June

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (June 13, 2023) — The Annual Ice Cream Social is back in June, and the Friends of the Muscatine Art Center invites the local community to celebrate the arts during this free event. Mark your calendar for Sunday, June 25, 1-4PM. The Annual Ice Cream Social, sponsored by Kent Corporation and SSAB, is a Muscatine tradition that dates back to 1979.

13 Jun 2023

Churches United of the Quad City Area Thanksgiving in July Food Drive

By Betsy Vanausdeln

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 13, 2023) — Churches United of the Quad City Area will once again partner with local businesses and churches for Thanksgiving in July, a state-wide, non-perishable food and essential items drive. Churches United competes with other food collection agencies in Iowa to see who can collect the most goods for their community.

13 Jun 2023

Timber Lake Playhouse and The Magic Owl Children’s Theatre Presents “Pig Tales”

By Dan Danielowski

Timber Lake Playhouse’s Magic Owl makes an appearance after the show with the characters of the Magic Owl Production. See the Magic Owl Children's Theatre production of Pig Tales June 20-24, 11AM and August 8, and August 10-12, 2PM. Contact the box office at (815) 244-2035 for tickets or more information

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