13 Feb 2023

St Ambrose University Appoints New Provost

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 13, 2023) — Joseph M Roidt PhD, current Provost at Dakota Wesleyan University, has been named the next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) at St Ambrose University. Dr Roidt will succeed Paul Koch PhD, who is retiring at the end of this academic year after serving in the role since 2014.

13 Feb 2023

Midwest Writing Center Presents 15th Annual Iron Pen Contest

By Sarah Elgatian

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2023) — The Midwest Writing Center is taking registrations for its 15th annual Iron Pen Contest. MWC will supply a prompt to all contestants at 5PM, Friday, February 24, and contestants have 24 hours (entries are due Saturday, February 25, 5PM) to write and submit their best fiction, non-fiction, and/or poetry pieces. Writers are welcome to enter into as many categories as they like with a paid registration for each entry.

13 Feb 2023

Local Students Named to St Olaf College Dean's List

By Erin Golden

NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA (February 13, 2023) — The following local students have been named to the St Olaf College dean's list for the Fall 2022 semester.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, PARENTS (if listed)

Davenport, IA

Solon Augspurger, Michael Augspurger and Jane Simonsen

Moline, IL

Eve Strasser, Jeffrey and Muna Strasser

Muscatine, IA

Megan Henson, Mike and Amy Henson

Rock Island, IL

Ava Miller, Timothy and Ann Miller

13 Feb 2023

“America’s Got Talent” Finalist and “America’s Favorite Mystifier” Mike Super — Magic and Illusion 2.OH™ Live on Stage

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2023) — America’s Got Talent Finalist Mike Super returns to the Vibrant Arena for one night only, Friday, May 19, 7PM, with an all-new show. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 17, 10AM.

13 Feb 2023

Trinity Christian College Announces Fall 2022 Dean's List

By Angie Fratto

PALOS HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2023) — In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, Illinois, released the college's Dean's List for Fall 2022.

HOMETOWN, STATE; ZIP CODE, NAME

East Moline, IL

61244, Cecilia Zuniga

Moline, IL

61265, McKenzie Murphey

Morrison, IL

61270, Anika Wicker

13 Feb 2023

Augustana Symphonic Band to Tour Japan

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2023) — The Augustana Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr James Lambrecht, will perform concerts in Japan in March and April.

The fifty-person ensemble will perform pieces by Yasuhide Ito, Philip Sparke, Julie Giroux, David Maslanka, Frank Ticheli, and John Philip Sousa.

13 Feb 2023

Local Students Named to Illinois Wesleyan University's Fall 2022 Dean's List

By Julia Perez

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2023) — Illinois Wesleyan University's Dean's List for the Fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year consisted of 757 students from 28 states and 28 countries. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As.

The following local students made the list:

Heather Dietrich of Geneseo, Illinois, a senior majoring in Nursing.

10 Feb 2023

Dance Marathon 29 Pushes All-Time Total Raised Over $34 Million

By Rick Klatt

IOWA CITY, IOWA (February 10, 2023) — More than 500 current University of Iowa students participated in the 2th annual student-led Dance Marathon, generating more than $1.1 million for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Dance Marathon has generated more than $34 million in its history.

10 Feb 2023

St Ambrose University Alum Named Finalist for Illinois Teacher of the Year Award

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 10, 2023) — St Ambrose University alumna Briana Morales MEd is among thirteen finalists and 490 honorees to be recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for her significant contribution to education across the state. Receiving the title of 2023 Southwest Regional Teacher of the Year, Morales is the very first teacher from an alternative school to earn the prestigious award.

10 Feb 2023

Charles Pelsang From Blue Grass, Iowa, Named to Fall 2022 Dean's at Saint Francis University

By Marie Young

LORETTO, PENNSYLVANIA (02/10/2023) — Congratulations to Charles Pelsang from Blue Grass, Iowa (52726), for being named to the Dean's List at Saint Francis University. Pelsang, majoring in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, was among 838 students who earned a spot on one of the honors lists (President's and Dean's) for the Fall 2022 semester.

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