23 Feb 2023

Archway Reading and Lecture Series to Host Reading with Rachel Jamison Webster

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (February 23, 2023) — The Archway Reading and Lecture Series at the University of Dubuque will host a reading and discussion with author Rachel Jamison Webster at 6:30PM, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in the Multicultural Student Center, Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center on campus.

The event is free and open to the public. It will include a brief Q&A with Webster.

23 Feb 2023

First-Time Grantee Opens New Doors

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 23, 2023) — Where the Watch Tower Plaza once stood in southwest Rock Island now stretches a 23-acre vacant lot. Just across the street from the lot — which was cleared in 2015 to make way for a Walmart Supercenter that never came, displacing a supermarket, a drug store, a salon, and other local retailers — a non-profit called Positive Brothers United (PBU) is bringing new resources to community members in the area.

23 Feb 2023

Food is Medicine: Nutrition and Cancer/Gilda's Club

By Kelly Craft

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 23, 2023) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational program for anyone impacted by cancer on Thursday, March 9, 2023, 12:30-1:30PM, at our Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Moline Clubhouse located at 600 John Deere Road, Moline, Illinois, 61265.

23 Feb 2023

Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2022 Top Mortgage Lenders and Realtors®

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 23, 2023) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently announced its 2022 top mortgage lenders and Realtors®. The awards were given to the lending institutions, loan originators and Realtors® who assisted the most homebuyers through IFA programs in 2022.

22 Feb 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement on Government-Realignment Bill Passing the Iowa Senate State Government Committee

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 22, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released the following statement in response to her Government-Realignment bill passing the Iowa Senate State Government Committee:

22 Feb 2023

Local Students Named to Fall 2022 Dean's List at Millikin University

By Kendall Trump

DECATUR, ILLINOIS (February 22, 2023) — Millikin University is pleased to announce the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2022 semester.

Students who attempt twelve graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean's List honors. Students earning a perfect 4.00 grade-point average on twelve graded credits attempted earn High Dean's List honors.

22 Feb 2023

Hancher to Announce New Broadway Subscription Series, New Festival, New Season Lineup

By Rob Cline

IOWA CITY, IOWA (February 22, 2023) — The University of Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium will offer a new Broadway subscription series for Iowa theater fans as part of its 2023-2024 season. The package will include four hit Broadway shows at a discounted price. Hancher will announce the Broadway lineup on April 12, 2023.

22 Feb 2023

Rhythm City Welcomes Josh Blue on Thursday, June 22

By Samuel Naab

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 22, 2023) — Due to unexpected circumstances, we have rescheduled the performance of Comedian Josh Blue in the Rhythm Room from Thursday, June 15, 2023 to a week later, on Thursday, June 22, 2023, for two shows at 6:30PM and 9PM. You must be 21+ to attend either performance, as the Rhythm Room is located on the Casino Floor.

22 Feb 2023

Monmouth College's Jan Abel, Who Has Worked in Galesburg Radio, Wins One of Five National Radio Scholarships

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 22, 2023) — When it comes to her academics, Monmouth College junior Jan Abel has mastered the three R's. The English and public relations double major from Wataga, Illinois, excels in reading, writing, . . . and radio.

Abel was recently named one of five national Next Step Radio Scholars for 2023. The program was launched a year ago to help college students who aspire to have a career in radio.

21 Feb 2023

Local students Study Abroad with Carthage College

By Traci Parker

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN (February 21, 2023) — More than 260 Carthage College students traveled with faculty on international study tours in January, including these students from your coverage area:

Kaeleen Smith of Moline, IL, studied in Germany with professors Greg Baer and Temple Burling.

Catherine Wilde of Rock Island, IL, studied in India with Professor Margaret Wentzell.

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