The new Central board of trustees joining in 2023. Front row, from left: Shannan Mattiace ('90), Kara Kohler Hoogensen ('96), Lori Fegley ('80), and Kelly Vielmo ('99). Backrow, from left, Dave Smith and Marc Poortinga ('98)

PELLA, IOWA (July 19, 2023) — Central College announced changes to its Board of Trustees with the addition of six new members and the retirement of three individuals.

A group of students poses for a picture after T-Time at IMPACT Session 2

TROY, ALABAMA (July 19, 2023) — Breanna Mayhugh of Davenport, Iowa, has completed IMPACT new student orientation and enrolled at Troy University for the Fall 2023 semester at the Troy Campus.

The fall semester for the Troy Campus starts on Wednesday, August 16.

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BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 19, 2023) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) wrapped up its third year with a list of accomplishments including new and expanded businesses, façade grants for building improvements, increased beautification efforts, and a new downtown master plan.

MARION, IOWA (July 19, 2023) — Monarch Research (MR), a local organization dedicated to environmental conservation, is thrilled to announce the return of its “Planting Forward for Woodlands” tree restoration program. MR is offering landowners easy access to high-quality, low-cost native trees. As part of the overarching Planting Forward initiative, MR has earmarked a limited number of trees for the Woodlands program, supporting property owners throughout Linn County.

OTTUMWA, IOWA (July 18, 2023) — Main Street Ottumwa will host the second of their brand new summer movie screening series called Dive-In Movies with the hit film Hot Tub Time Machine at The Beach Ottumwa on July 29, starting at 7:30PM.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 18, 2023) — We are excited to announce that Jefferson Starship will perform in the Event Center on Friday, October 20, 8 PM. Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $25, $30, $35, $45, and $50 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee.

Pictured from left in the front row are Kieft summer research students Ivy Hawkins, Cassandra Nolasco, Alejandro Arteaga, Julia Bean, Riley Kalnins, Hannah McGhee, Elizabeth Schmidt and Lina Jursa. In back are, from left, are the faculty members overseeing this year's program: Audra Goach, Michael Prinsell, Janet Ugolino, and Laura Moore

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 18, 2023) — The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) Associate is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin Firer as Interim QCSYE Music Director. An award-winning conductor, Firer is the assistant conductor with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Director at Northeastern Illinois University. He received his Doctorate in Orchestral Conducting from Northwestern University and a Master’s degree from Yale University.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 18, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that her administration successfully implemented the alignment bill passed by the legislature last session.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 18, 2023) — The Ascentra Scholarship Program has awarded its 2023 scholarships to fifteen area student members of the credit union. These fifteen future leaders were selected to receive $1,000 each to help get one step closer to achieving their academic goals.

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