BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (May 3, 2023) — The following people recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Samantha Biermann of Moline (61265) at Western Illinois University

William Duncan Jr.of Long Grove (52756) at Iowa State University

Natalie Jacocks of Geneseo (61254) at Illinois Wesleyan University

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 3, 2023) — Wondering how you are going to fill your days when you retire from work? Many people dream of staying in bed longer, but local author David Rash proves there is much more to do! David retired over thirteen years ago and has been wondering how he ever had time for work. Between writing a book, attending university, and traveling, David is enjoying his life to the fullest.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 2, 2023) — Two Quad Cities residents with a passion for history connected at a "Cider with Classics" event at Monmouth College last fall. The meeting led to career advice and inspiration for junior Larissa Pothoven (’24), as well a neat professional opportunity.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 2, 2023) — In alignment with our desire for transparency with the community and those who follow our work, Quad Cities Interfaith (QCI) is proud to announce we have new leadership on our Executive Committee.

As of January 2023, Alexandra Dermody has been serving as President of the organization. Dermody originally came to QCI as an Integrated Voter Engagement Organizer and Census Liaison in 2020. She continues to stay with the organization in her current role.