MINNEAPOLIS/ST PAUL, MINNESOTA (March 2, 2023) — The following students have been named to the 2022 fall semester Dean's List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced today.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS YEAR, COLLEGE

Bettendorf, IA

Yash Singh, Senior, College of Sci and Engineering

Eldridge, IA

Chloe Engelkes, Senior, College of Liberal Arts

Silvis, IL

Xinyuan Wu, Freshman, Carlson School of Management

Tipton, IA

DUBUQUE, IOWA (March 2, 2023) — An ArchiTREK tour of the University of Dubuque Heritage Center will begin at 4PM, Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the center’s main entrance.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 2, 2023) — Iowa state government is becoming increasingly reactionary on issues important to most Iowans — especially younger Iowans. One Human Family QCA (OHFQCA), together with the Coalition for a More Just Iowa, seeks to change that narrative by engaging more young people in the political process.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 2, 2023) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) will reveal its annual research report, Iowa’s Competitive Dashboard, during a virtual press conference at 9AM, Thursday, March 9. The organization’s signature report measures how Iowa competes nationally.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 2, 2023) — Shop 'til you drop at the Friends of the Moline Public Library Foundation Book Sale. Find books, DVDs, music, and much more over two days: Friday, March 24 (10AM-4PM), and Saturday, March 25 (9AM-12PM).

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 2, 2023) — The United States Supreme Court heard oral argument Tuesday in Nebraska v Biden, a multistate lawsuit Iowa joined challenging the Biden Administration’s executive order that would unlawfully cancel $430 billion in student-loan debt. Attorney General Brenna Bird traveled to Washington DC for Nebraska’s argument on behalf of the six states.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 2, 2023) — This public talk provides insight into the compelling life of Gregoria Fraser Goins, an Afro-Dominican woman on the margins of African-American history. Born to a West Indian apothecary and an African-American doctor in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, in 1883, Goins and her mother relocated to the United States following her father’s untimely death. Goins lived most of her life amongst well-to-do African-Americans in Washington DC.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 1, 2023) — A guest speaker with a considerable amount of cachet in the accounting world was on Monmouth College's campus earlier this week.

Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino visited three Monmouth accounting classes, and the students appreciated the opportunity to hear about his career and his office's responsibilities.

DES MOINES – Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the EPA delaying the implementation of year-round sale of E15:

“While long overdue, I am thrilled that the EPA has approved our multi-state bipartisan RVP waiver request that will pave the way for year-round E15 and bring certainty to the industry.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 28, 2023) — Renew Moline will host a visit from the members of Urban Land Institute on Wednesday, March 1, and Thursday, March 2, 2023. In 2021, Renew Moline — in partnership with the City of Moline, MetroLINK, and the John Deere Foundation — contracted with ULI to conduct an Advisory Panel, bringing together experts from around the country to discuss future of the I-74 bridge redevelopment area.

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