DES MOINES, IOWA (January 24, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa House and Senate passing the Students First Act:

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (January 23, 2023) — The following student(s) graduated from Mount Mercy in December.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, HONORS (if listed)

Bettendorf, IA

Jennifer Joyce, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Clinton, IA

Shannon Miller, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude

De Witt, IA

Darcy Bertolino, Master of Business Administration

Durant, IA

Kerrigan Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Eldridge, IA

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 23, 2023) — From January 4-February 28, 2023, Quad City Arts’ Art at the Airport at Quad Cities International Airport (2200 69th Ave, Moline, Illinois) presents mixed media paintings by Corrine Smith of Rock Island, acrylic paintings by James Eli Bowden of Peotone, Illinois, and steel sculpture by Matt Moyer of Columbia, Missouri.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 23, 2023) — State Auditor Rob Sand today released the following statement:

 

Whether you call them ESAs or vouchers, as Iowa's tax-payer watchdog, I am alarmed by the intentional lack of transparency and accountability under the proposed legislation.

This bill gives private schools your tax dollars, and gives you no right to know what they are doing with them.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 23, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released the following statement in response to the shooting at Starts Right Here:

“I am shocked and saddened to hear about the shooting at Starts Right Here. I’ve seen first-hand how hard Will Keeps and his staff works to help at-risk kids through this alternative-education program. My heart breaks for them, these kids and their families. Kevin and I are praying for their safe recovery.”

BEREA, OHIO (January 23, 2023) — Nagi Reed of Davenport, Iowa, a graduate of Bluffton High School, has graduated cum laude from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Arts: Hospitality and Tourism Management.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 23, 2023) — Next Monday, January 30, the Quad City Storm and UnityPoint Health Trinity will host the Fourth Annual Hockey Fights Cancer ice painting at Vibrant Arena. Quad Citizens are invited to come to the arena between 9AM and 7PM to paint the names of loved ones who have battled or are currently battling cancer on the ice. The names will remain on the ice for the Storm’s February 3 and February 4 games.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 23, 2023) A big difference can emerge from small urban spaces.

That's one of the lessons in a new book edited by a Monmouth College professor.

ATCHISON, KANSAS (Januray 23, 2023) — Benedictine College has recognized those students who have distinguished themselves academically during the last semester, which ended December 12, 2022.

EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN (January 23, 2023) — The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire extends congratulations to the 2,783 students named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List. Their academic performance has been outstanding, and we recognize these students with pride.

Students from your area who were named to the Dean's List are:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, COLLEGE

Bettendorf, IA

Megan Eilers, College of Arts and Sciences

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