PELLA, IOWA (June 9, 2023) — Eighty-three Central College students in the Class of 2023 graduated with Alpha Zeta Mu honors. Local students include:

Layken Bytnar of Bettendorf (52722)

Peyton Bytnar of Bettendorf (52722)

Rachel Daniels of Geneseo (61254)

Mattie Francis of Port Byron (61275)

Bria Holthe of Muscatine (52761)

Allison Miller of Geneseo (61254)

Lucas Wendel of Le Claire (52753)

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 9, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to former President Donald Trump announcing an indictment from the US Department of Justice:

“The federal indictment of former President Trump represents a grave warning sign for the state of equal justice and public trust in government institutions in this country.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 9, 2023) — Chamber Vice Presidents of Business & Economic Growth Chris Caves and Tami Petsche have been named to Consultant Connect’s 2023 list of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 9, 2023) — Biology professor Tim Tibbetts has retired after teaching the past 22 years at Monmouth College. Does that mean he can finally chill out?

Actually, Tibbetts has been in a laid-back state his entire life, with the possible exception of his rookie year on Monmouth's faculty.

“What's the hurry?”

The origins of Tibbetts' easygoing approach to life can be traced to his earliest days.