DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 14, 2023) — St Ambrose University (SAU) is proud to appoint Dr Christopher Waugh as the institution’s first Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students. The new role is designed to support SAU’s innovative approach to student success that will optimize systems and services within the University to prepare the next generation of learners across their lifespans.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (February 14, 2023) — One of the zoo’s most popular and beloved residents, Twiga, a sixteen-year-old female Southern Nubian Giraffe, passed away on January 3 from a degenerative neurological disease of the brain and spinal cord. “Twiga was an extraordinary member of our zoo family’ beloved by her keepers and our guests alike,” says Zoo Director Lee Jackson. Twiga came to the Niabi Zoo in 2007 from the Palm Beach Zoo at the age of one.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 14, 2023) — We are happy to announce that Micky Dolenz — The Voice of The Monkees will be performing in the Event Center at Rhythm City Casino on Saturday, May 20, 8 PM! Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $25, $30, $35, $45, and $50 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee.

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.