02 Jun 2026

Local Students Named to Missouri State University's Spring 2026 Dean's List

By Emily Yeap

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI (June 2, 2026) — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the Dean's List.

For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least twelve credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale).

More than 5,000 students were named to the spring 2026 Dean's List. These local students made the list:

Lauren Masengarb of Bettendorf (52722)

02 Jun 2026

Davenport Fire Department: Structure Fire at 3300 Covington Drive

By Jeff VanderWiere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — On Monday, June 1, at approximately 6:52PM, the Davenport Fire Department responded to the 3300 block of Covington Drive for a reported structure fire.

02 Jun 2026

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Launches Virtual National Cheese Day Campaign

By Laura Hensley

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (June 2, 2026) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, announced today the launch of a virtual National Cheese Day campaign. National Cheese Day is recognized annually on June 4, and the campaign, launched in collaboration with processor partners, creates awareness and appreciation for the impact cheese has on America.

02 Jun 2026

Local Students Among Candidates for Graduation 2026 at Illinois Wesleyan University

By Ann Aubry

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS (June 2, 2026) — Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) graduates of the Class of 2026 were honored in a Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 3, in the Shirk Center. Retired healthcare executive and IWU Trustee Colleen Kannaday, delivered the Commencement address.

Kiera Henderson of Silvis (61282)

Ella Revell Beck of Davenport (52807)

02 Jun 2026

Mainstream Home Improvement Ribbon-Cutting July 8

By Alison Ryley

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — Please join us for a ribbon-cutting for Mainstream Home Improvement July 8, 4PM, with an open house to follow.

02 Jun 2026

St Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University Name Nicole J Sakraida Vice President for Strategic Growth, Marketing, and Communications

By Brian Boesen

DAVENPORT and CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — St Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University have announced the appointment of Nicole J Sakraida MEd as Vice President for Strategic Growth, Marketing and Communications.

02 Jun 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Acts on Final Bills of 2026 Legislative Session

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has taken final action on the remaining legislation passed during the 2026 legislative session.

Gov Reynolds signed the following bills into law: 

02 Jun 2026

Play All Day, Party All Night at Be Downtown June 6

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) is excited to announce expanded programming for Be Downtown on Saturday, June 6, offering a full day of fun that transitions from a family-friendly outdoor festival to an evening of live music throughout downtown Bettendorf.

28 May 2026

Monmouth College Students Benefit from Hands-On Work with Collection of Antiquities

By Barry McNamara

Exactly fifty years after graduating from Monmouth, Shields was pictured on the cover of the Fall 1999 alumni magazine

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 28, 2026) — Inside the quiet workspaces of Monmouth College's Hewes Library, history is being carefully preserved and rediscovered, one artifact at a time.

28 May 2026

Local Students Among Central College's Spring 2026 Dean's List

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (May 28, 2026) — Each semester, Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Dean's List.

This distinction is reserved for those who have earned a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while completing a minimum of twelve graded credit hours.

The students exemplify academic excellence and a strong commitment to their education.

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