MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 13, 2025) — Although artificial intelligence has been around for years, in some respects, it was born on November 30, 2022, said Phil Ice, chief data scientist for Campus Works.

"That's when AI became accessible to the masses," said Ice, who gave an April talk to Monmouth College faculty and staff titled "Beyond the Buzz: Envisioning the Future of Artificial intelligence in Higher Education."

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 13, 2025) — Family Resources will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate their 175th Anniversary on Tuesday, August 12, 12PM. They are located at 1414 W Lombard St in Davenport, Iowa (next to the West Campus of MercyOne Genesis Hospital).

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 13, 2025) — Thousands are expected to gather at Schwiebert Riverfront Park on Saturday, June 14, 1-3PM, to give voice to grave concerns about the erosion of democracy and human rights under the Trump administration.

“Ours is a movement for people who are determined to turn fear, anger, and grief into action,” says Indivisible QC founder Victoria Masters.

“We’re here to hold each other up, protect each other, and fight for our values.”

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 13, 2025) — Recent air-quality-monitoring data show exceedances of air-quality standards, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs to increase its monitoring, according to comments from three environmental groups.

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (June 13, 2025) — Timber Lake Playhouse, Illinois' oldest professional summer theatre, is thrilled to announce the return of the fan-favorite musical Rock of Ages, opening June 20 and running through July 6. This electric revival follows the record-breaking success of TLP’s original 2016 production, which remains the highest-attended show in the theatre’s history.

WAVERLY, IOWA (June 13, 2025) — Wartburg College has recognized 501 students who were named the 2025 Winter/May Term Dean's List.

Those honored include:

Carley Bredar of Eldridge

Delaney Coffman of Eldridge

Brody Condon of De Witt

Ryan Doyle of Bettendorf

Ty Gardner of LeClaire

Reagan Hassel of LeClaire

Adam Link of Eldridge

Robert Matera of Davenport

Madalyn Preston of Muscatine

Rhaena Reece of Cordova

ANKENY, IOWA (June 13, 2025) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board has welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volumes for 2026 and 2027, calling the record-setting targets for biomass-based diesel a major win for domestic biodiesel producers.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 12, 2025) The Bettendorf Community School District is pleased to announce Tyler Lee Reedy as its new Executive Director of Finance and Business, pending board approval on June 18.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 12, 2025) While most Monmouth College seniors were busy tackling capstone projects and planning post-graduate life, business majors Jackson Bergren and Kyler Pessman found themselves with something else on their hands: time. With Bergren finishing his Fighting Scots football career and both friends entering their final semester, they began filling the void in an unconventional way - by making funny videos.

US Military veterans and ASF volunteers and staff turn for a photo at the Pratt Rock lookout point

WINDHAM, NEW YORK (June 12, 2025) — The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) hosted its Warriors in Motion® (WIM) hiking event this week, welcoming five wounded veterans to the northern Catskill Mountains. Over the course of three separate hikes, the group trekked a total of 10.7 miles and climbed more than 1,550 feet.

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