17 Apr 2023

Full-Scale Campus Emergency Drill Planned for April 20

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 17, 2023) — On Thursday, April 20, Augustana College will conduct a full-scale emergency-preparedness drill. The drill will start by 8:30AM and be completed by 12PM.

17 Apr 2023

Disability Rights Iowa’s Second Annual National Mental Health Awareness Event: Assistive Animals and Mental Health

By Katelynn Schultz

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 17, 2023) — Disability Rights Iowa will host an in-person panel presentation in Iowa City on Assistance Animals for Mental Health. In person satellite viewings of this panel conversation will take place in Des Moines, Ottumwa, Cedar Rapids and Chariton. The panel conversation consists of six individuals who collectively have legal expertise, mental health expertise, and lived experience. The panel will also be moderated by a legal expert.

17 Apr 2023

All Invited to 2023 Geneseo Artwalk

By Zack Sullivan

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (April 17, 2023) — The 2023 Geneseo Artwalk will take place Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Downtown Geneseo, Illinois. In addition to the 2023 Artwalk, the second mural of the Geneseo Mural Project will begin to come to life during the event as well. Geneseo will be full of art during the last weekend of April.

17 Apr 2023

Niabi Zoo Foundation Invites Public to Party with a Purpose on Thursday, May 4, at the Rust Belt in East Moline

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (April 17, 2023) — This event will feature entertainment by renowned show band Maggie Speaks.

Guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, while also contributing to the vital work of the zoo. The concert will feature special appearances by Niabi Zoo staff and the Foundation Board, to provide an up-close look at the organization's new master plan.

17 Apr 2023

Monmouth Receives $1 Million Gift from Geneseo Family with Long Association to the College

By Duane Bonifer

From left: 2007 Monmouth graduate Sarah Zaleski Degarmo and her parents, Jane Turnbull-Zaleski and Steve Zaleski

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 17, 2023) — Monmouth College has received a $1 million gift to support faculty development, technology, and campus improvements.

The gift is from the Turnbull-Zaleski family, which includes 2007 alumna Sarah Zaleski Degarmo and her parents, Jane Turnbull-Zaleski and Steve Zaleski of Geneseo, Illinois.

17 Apr 2023

Assistant Professor Roya Biggie Awarded 2023 American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Fellowship

By Mitch Prentice

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (April 17, 2023) — Knox College is proud to announce that Assistant Professor of English Roya Biggie has been awarded a 2023 ACLS Fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS). The ACLS Fellowship Program supports exceptional scholarships in the humanities and interpretive social sciences that have the potential to make significant contributions within and beyond the awardees' fields.

17 Apr 2023

Upper Iowa University Announces Deans' Challenge

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (April 17, 2023) — Upper Iowa University Academic and Student Affairs will be hosting the first-ever Deans' Challenge on April 26 and 27. The friendly fundraising competition was initiated by the school's Deans to inspire philanthropy and continue to strengthen community among UIU students, alumni, friends, faculty, and staff.

17 Apr 2023

Niabi Zoo Will Reopen for the 2023 Season on April 17

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (April 17, 2023) — Niabi Zoo will reopen on April 17, and what a year it’s going to be!

14 Apr 2023

Augustana Students to Perform in "Amahl and the Night Visitors"

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 14, 2023) — The Augustana Opera program will perform Amahl and the Night Visitors on April 21 and 23 in the Brunner Theatre at Augustana College. The performance will be directed by Dr Patrick McNally, assistant professor of music and director of opera.

14 Apr 2023

Newly-Remodeled Davenport Walmart Supercenter Re-Opens with Customer-Centric Features, New Community-Focused Mural, Following Innovative Store Transformation

By Courtney Petersen

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 14, 2023) — Walmart customers in Davenport were welcomed inside the newly transformed Supercenter at 3101 W Kimberly Road this morning as the much-anticipated project is now complete. The store’s associates marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, community celebration, and a community-inspired mural unveiling.

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