Spain by Alan Garfield, art gallery director

DUBUQUE, IOWA (February 6, 2023) — The newest exhibition at the University of Dubuque’s Bisignano Art Gallery gives patrons an opportunity to travel without leaving the gallery.

FAYETTE, IOWA (February 6, 2023) — Six years and over $600,000 in donations later, Upper Iowa University (UIU) is anxious to host UIU Giving Day starting at 12AM, Thursday, February 9. All alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of UIU are encouraged to share their excitement and support for the University.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 6, 2023) — The Quad City Storm and Vibrant Arena have come to terms on an extension to the team’s lease agreement through the 2025-2026 season. The Storm played its inaugural season at Vibrant Arena, formerly the TaxSlayer Center, in 2018 and has since played every home game at the arena and hosted more than 275,000 fans.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 6, 2023) — The Monmouth College chapter of Alpha Xi Delta women's fraternity has shifted its philanthropy focus from raising awareness about autism to fighting child homelessness.

The move was made to give Alpha Xi Delta members more opportunities to make a difference in the local community.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 6, 2023) — On Friday, February 3, Governor Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Patrick McAvan as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 8A.

McAvan, of Fairfield, Iowa, currently serves as an Assistant Jefferson County Attorney. He received his undergraduate degree from Loras College and his law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 3, 2023) — The Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) announced three opponent changes for this weekend’s games. The Quad City Storm will play the Peoria Rivermen tonight and tomorrow night at Vibrant Arena. The Storm was previously scheduled to play the Vermilion County Bobcats.

Additionally, the Storm will travel to Danville, Illinois on Sunday to take on the Vermilion County Bobcats. The Bobcats were previously scheduled to play the Peoria Rivermen.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 3, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has selected Brigadier General Stephen E. Osborn as the 28th Adjutant General of the Iowa National Guard.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 3, 2023) — The following students have received academic honors for the Fall 2022 term at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, HONOR LIST

Atalissa, IA

Brittney Rock, President's List

Clinton, IA

Annelise Dickinson, Dean's List

Madeleine Metzger, Dean's List

Davenport, IA

Emma Ostrom, President's List

Eldridge, IA

Lana Meier, President's List

West Liberty, IA

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 3, 2023) — Brittney Rock of Atalissa, Iowa, was conferred a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree by Mercy College of Health Sciences, 928 6th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, on December 10, 2022.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 3, 2023) St Ambrose University has appointed Anne Gannaway Vice President of Institutional Advancement, overseeing philanthropic strategy and donor relations to support the university’s giving and advancement goals.

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