13 Jan 2023

Local Students Named to Marquette University's Fall 2022 Dean's List

By Jack Goods

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (January 13, 2023) — The followoing students have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, PLAN

Bettendorf, IA

Ethan Kilcoin is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media.

Mallory Lafever is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Davenport, IA

Celia Huber is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media.

13 Jan 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Swearing-In Speech

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 13, 2023) – Governor Kim Reynolds delivered her 2023 Swearing-In Speech today. 

Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

 

Madam President, Mr Speaker, Lt Governor, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, distinguished guests, family, friends, my fellow Iowans:

I’m so honored to be here. I want to start by saying, “Thank you.”

13 Jan 2023

Local Students Recognized for Fall 2022 Term Honors at Concordia University, Nebraska

By Danielle Luebbe

SEWARD, NEBRASKA (January 13, 2023) — Concordia University, Nebraska named 224 students to its honors list for the Fall 2022 semester. Students who earn a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing at least twelve credit hours qualify for the honors list.

Andrew Pfeiffer of Bettendorf, IA earned a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing at least twelve credit hours to qualify for the Fall 2022 honors list.

13 Jan 2023

Goodwill of the Heartland Moves Quad Cities Mission Services Offices to NorthPark Mall; Opens New Helms Career Center

By Lynda Waddington

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (January 13, 2023) — Goodwill of the Heartland will host a Grand Opening Celebration for its Davenport Career and Support Services facilities at NorthPark Mall on Thursday, January 26. The event is open to the public and includes facility tours, a community ribbon cutting and light refreshments.

13 Jan 2023

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Presents Awards to Community Members on Behalf of the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 13, 2023) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate presented awards on behalf of the Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking to outstanding community members combating human trafficking across the state on Thursday at the Iowa Capitol Building.

Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation in recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month which was also presented at the event.

13 Jan 2023

Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) Group Lesson Program Partners with Second Baptist Church Music and Arts Academy

By Chelsea Sammons

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 13, 2023) — The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) is excited to announce its partnership with Second Baptist Church Music and Arts Academy to provide group violin lessons for elementary students.

In 2017, the QCSO and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley (BGCMV) launched an initiative to create access to music education for members of the Davenport and Moline Boys and Girls Clubs by providing group cello lessons and bi-weekly instruction.

12 Jan 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Congratulates Former Gov Pete Ricketts on Appointment to US Senate

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 12, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement today in response to Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen appointing former Governor Pete Ricketts to the US Senate:

“As his neighboring Governor and friend, I saw firsthand the hard work and dedication Pete Ricketts put in to deliver on his promises for Nebraskans. Republican Governors know how to get things done, and Pete will bring that leadership to Washington.

12 Jan 2023

Local Students Named to Knox College's Fall 2022 Dean's List

By Merit Pages

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (January 12, 2023) — High-achieving students were named to the Knox College Dean's List for the 2022 Fall Term. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the term, with a grade-point average of 3.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale).

Eli Mueller of Cordova (61242)

Emma Pollock of Moline (61265)

Amira Siddique of Moline (61265)

12 Jan 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces $4 Million for the Rehabilitation of Housing in Burlington, Grinnell, Keokuk, Mason City, and Washington

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 12, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced a total of $4 million in grant awards to assist the communities of Burlington, Grinnell, Keokuk, Mason City, and Washington in the rehabilitation of a total of 131 owner-occupied and rental homes through the Home Rehabilitation Block Grant Pilot Program.

12 Jan 2023

Timber Lake Playhouse Announces Darren Mangler as New Artistic Director

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (January 12, 2023) — Timber Lake Playhouse (Dan Danielowski, Executive Director), the professional, non-profit summer theatre company established in 1961 with a mission of “providing the best expression of theater arts to the regional community by presenting creative works that entertain and inspire while helping aspiring artists transition to the profession” has announced today the appointment of long-time TLP actor and alumnus, Darren Mangle

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