DeWITT, IOWA (September 21, 2022) — The Clinton County Democrats will host eight statewide and four local candidates at their Soapbox Social on Sunday, September 25, 1-4PM, at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in DeWitt, Iowa. Admission is free, and attendees can enjoy a free slice of homemade pie and ice cream while quantities last.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 21, 2022) — Norm Moline goes beyond the headlines and delves into the complicated past and present of a nation in his upcoming presentation “Why Taiwan Matters.” This event will be held at the Moline Public Library on Wednesday, October 12, 6PM. Registration is not required.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 20, 2022) — Students in the Quad Cities now have the opportunity to hone their skills with one of the area’s leading musical talents, musician, composer, and educator, Dr Edgar Crockett. He will be directing the new Rivermont Collegiate Music Academy, an after-school program for aspiring music-makers in the Quad Cities. The program will kick off with the Middle School Jazz Band and High School Jazz Band in early October.

Izzy McDermott, left, is an incoming Monmouth student who used the SOFIA experience as a way to get a head start on college. The returning student mentor for the project was Kaid Landon ('24), right, who is currently studying abroad

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 20, 2022) — Last month, a group of Monmouth College students shouldered the responsibility addressed by Adam Eli and created a new space on campus for the school's LGBTQ+ community.