ADELPHI, MARYLAND (January 26, 2023) — Bryce William Collins, of Eldridge, Iowa earned a(n) Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity from University of Maryland Global Campus in fall 2022.

Collins was one of more than 7,600 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the fall. Graduates came from all fifty states, five US territories, and eighteen countries.

JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOUIR (January 26, 2023) — Austin Shoemaker of East Moline, Illinois, was recently named to the Dean's List of Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, for the Fall 2022 semester.

The Lincoln University Dean's List comprises full-time undergraduate students earning a minimum-term GPA of 3.00, excluding grades in courses that do not carry credit toward graduation.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 26, 2023) Whether or not honors were received at this year's Region 3 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, it was a rewarding experience for the fourteen Monmouth College students who made the trip earlier this month to Flint, Michigan.

AURORA, ILLINOIS (January 26, 2023) — Aurora University has named the following students to the Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester. The Dean's List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who have earned a 3.6 GPA or higher.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, MAJOR(S) (if listed)

Coal Valley, IL

Avery Hernandez, Nursing

Cordova, IL

James Moorhusen, Finance

East Moline, IL

Mariette Soglohun, Exercise Science

Fulton, IL

OXFORD, OHIO (January 26, 2023) — Miami University students who are ranked in the top twenty percent of undergraduate students within each division for the fall semester 2022-23 have been named to the Dean's list recognizing academic excellence.

Carter Cline of Bettendorf, Iowa (52722) earning a B.S. in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Madison Wells of Bettendorf, Iowa (52722) earning a Bachelor of Music in Music Performance

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 26, 2023) — Subcommittees of the Iowa House and Senate both advanced a bill proposed by Attorney General Brenna Bird to increase the penalties on the distribution of drugs that lead to death.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 25, 2023) — 1000 Friends of Iowa announced the winners of the 2023 Best Development Award winners during a ceremony at the Capitol this week. The awards honor projects that recognize connections between building and project development and quality of life. With a mission focused on responsible land use, 1000 Friends of Iowa promotes smart growth planning principles that help achieve socially, economically and environmentally sustainable communities. 

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 25, 2023) — To be eligible for the Dean's List, students needed to take at least 3.0 academic credits while maintaining a grade-point average of at least 3.5.

Xanthia Colter of Geneseo

Madison Coopman of Rock Island

Sara Francescon of Coal Valley

Kiersten Fuhr of Milan

Lauren Fulscher of Moline

Madison Heisch of Illinois City

Emily Henson of Geneseo

Thomas Henson of Geneseo

Emily Laughlin of Milan

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 25, 2023) — A year ago, Monmouth College kicked off its annual series of Great Decisions discussions with a very timely talk on Russia. A few weeks later, the nation had gone to war with Ukraine.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 25, 2023) — The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF), the philanthropic arm of the Iowa Credit Union League, invested more than $155,000 in mission-aligned initiatives in 2022 to help champion financial well-being for all. Throughout 2022, ICUF strengthened its impact through expanded programming and continued support for credit union members and state-wide community organizations. Highlights of ICUF’s impact include:

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