MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 8, 2023) — Haus of Rackus had been in rehearsals for their newest show at The Mockingbird on Main. Then the building collapsed, causing three deaths and numerous injuries and the closure of the theatre that had been housed in the building.

MONMOUTH, ILLLINOIS (June 8, 2023) — The names on the masthead of Monmouth College's student newspaper will be different next fall, but the main objective will still be the same, said The Courier's adviser, communication studies faculty member Chris Goble, who also advises MC-TV and the College radio station, WPFS-FM (105.9).

DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 8, 2023) — Purchase group tickets for two upcoming University of Dubuque Heritage Center performances long before individual tickets go on sale. Heritage Center is excited to offer patrons the chance to purchase a block of twenty tickets or more for Branson Country Christmas (with a Special Tribute to Veterans) featuring The Ozark Jubilee and Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 8, 2023) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces nineteen Iowa schools qualified for the Carrie Chapman Catt Award this school year. The award goes to schools that register at least ninety percent of their eligible students to vote. More than 2,600 high school students registered this year in conjunction with the Catt Award initiative.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 8, 2023) — Don’t let the summer heat keep you from enjoying “Music for New People” at the next Music on the Lawn concert on July 13, at Deere-Wiman House in Moline. This inventive ensemble of musicians must be experienced in person to fully appreciate the range of their talents.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 8, 2023) — One of the Top Touring Artists of the Pollstar Era, Jeff Dunham, has consistently delivered laughs and shattered ratings with his broadcast specials, global tours, and a best-selling autobiography.

ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS (06/07/2023) — Johan Gonzalez of Moline, Illinois, is among the 1,300 students honored on the Lewis University Dean's List for the 2023 Spring Semester.

Gonzalez is studying Chemistry at Lewis University College of Aviation Science Technology.

To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of twelve credit hours during the semester with a grade-point average of at least 3.5 and with no "D" or "F" grades.

LeCLAIRE, IOWA (June 7, 2023) — LeClaire, Iowa, will host Patriot Riverfest on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 7am-7pm. The Patriot River Fest Inc was created to raise funds for Scott County veterans’ organizations and monuments. This is the inaugural year for the organization, so they hope you will join them. They plan to improve the party each year and raise funds to help renovate patriotic monuments and improve organizations’ ability to provide for Scott County Veterans.

Students and speech-language pathologists pose at a meet-and-greet with NBA Star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 7, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has sent a letter to President Biden to request federal assistance for Scott County following the May 28 collapse of the Hotel Davenport Apartments in Davenport.

The request for an emergency declaration includes assistance for debris removal, demolition, reimbursement for response activities, and technical assistance.

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