ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 7, 2023) — Jonathan Enslin has been selected to serve as Augustana College’s vice president for college advancement. Enslin, who now serves as vice president for college advancement at St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis., will join the college January 1.

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (November 7, 2023) — A talented duo, the Dance Hall Doves feature two key players from the Galesburg entertainment scene. Director of the Orpheum Theatre Erin Glasnovich is known for her guitar-playing and soulful vocals as Sullivan’s daughter. Employed by Music Makers, Corie “Cow” Weisenberger lends his musical talents to such bands as the Memphis Dives.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 7, 2023) — A classic children's tale will come to the Monmouth College stage November 16-19.

Under the direction of Monmouth theatre professor Todd Quick, the College will present the classic children's tale, Peter Pan, Or the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 7, 2023) — The Moline Regional Community Foundation Board approved $197,000 in grant funding for 36 area non-profit organizations. Applications were accepted for capital and program expenses.

An award ceremony will be held Wednesday, November 8, 8-8:45AM, at the Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline. Grant recipients include the following:

$7,500

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 7, 2023)  College's Veterans Day ceremony to be November 10; Zedric ('83) to speak at November 11 event

Monmouth College will pay tribute to the nation's veterans with a ceremony on campus on November 10.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 7, 2023) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird on Friday, November 3, led a nineteen-state coalition in challenging the Biden Administration for illegally allowing California to ban traditional gas or diesel trucks.

WASHNGTON DC (November 6, 2023) — The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has announced seven health centers in Iowa are part of the top 10 percent of health centers nationwide receiving a Gold Health Center Quality Leader badge for their achievements in improving health outcomes and providing high-quality care for patients in rural and underserved communities.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (November 6, 2023) Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates owns a property in Indiana and receives a property tax-deduction reserved for owners who actually occupy their homes, according to public records obtained by the Illinois Policy Institute.

Davis Gates would pay four times more in Indiana property taxes if she didn’t take the homestead deduction.

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 3, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the holidays with a College Savings Iowa giveaway. "Visit Iowa529Contest.com before December 31 and register to win one of two $5,290 College Savings Iowa account contributions," Smith said. "It's not only a gift that requires no wrapping skills, but is also one that is sure to last!"

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