COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (December 9, 2022) The Niabi Zoos African Prairie Dog campaign online auction ends on December 12. The Niabi zoo, with the help of our wonderful community of supporters and partners, has assembled an exciting assortment of auction items to bid on.

Members of Craig and Co include, from left, Craig Vivian, Eric Christian, Vanessa Campagna, and Dick Johnston

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 8, 2022) — The latest interdisciplinary project from Monmouth College can be seen (and heard) 5-7PM, December 17, at Market Alley Wines, 59 Public Square, in downtown Monmouth.

That's when three professors who make up 75% of the band Craig and Co will have their next gig.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 8, 2022) Green, with red bow attached, sixty-gallon rain barrels are available at River Action. Diverters for the downspout come with each. Depending on the size of the downspout needed, barrels are $90 or $95 and come with a spigot to fit a garden hose. Every tenth person to buy will receive a barrel at ½ price.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 8, 2022) — Ducky’s Lagoon located on Highway 92 in Andalusia, IL will be hosting a Red Solo Cup Party, Friday December 9, 2022. All are welcome to attend. Proceeds from this event will support Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities. The cost for a red solo cup is $5.00, which buys drink specials and the opportunity to win door prizes. Specials will be going on all day; door-prize drawings will start at 6PM.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 8, 2022) — Ebenezer Scrooge's nephew and American attorney Bryan Stevenson both have words of wisdom that a Monmouth College class taught by professor Craig Vivian has taken to heart.

And because of it, Galesburg senior citizens are experiencing a brighter Christmas season.

Vivian is an instructor of "Inquiry and Identity," a first-year experience required for Monmouth students.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2022) — IEC has launched the Iowa Energy and Infrastructure Funding Hub, an online resource hosted at IAFederalFunding.org to help Iowans better understand and access federal support for clean energy and resiliency projects.

First-generation college student Haley Thurmond says she wouldn’t be where she is today without the Iowa Tuition Grant

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 8, 2022) — St Ambrose University students Haylee Thurmond and Daniel Salazar highlighted the profound impact the Iowa Tuition Grant has made on their education at the Legislative Breakfast hosted by St Ambrose, Wednesday, December 7.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 8, 2022) — The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors has announced the award of a total of more than $11 million in grants to 26 Local Housing Trust Funds to support local housing initiatives. The grant awards are made available through the Local Housing Trust Fund program and are expected to assist 2,390 families.

WAVERLY, IOWA (December 7, 2022) — Ninety-two Wartburg College fall sport student-athletes were named to the American Rivers Conference 2022 All-Academic Team.

Those honored include:

Nathan Link, of Eldridge, a member of the football team.

John McConohy, of DeWitt, a member of the football team.

Nile McLaughlin, of Eldridge, a member of the football team.

Samuel Reyes, of Davenport, a member of the football team.

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (December 7, 2022) — The Dean's List is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for twelve or more semester hours and whose grade-point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a semester.

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