14 Feb 2023

Niabi Zoo Says Farewell to a Beloved Resident

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (February 14, 2023) — One of the zoo’s most popular and beloved residents, Twiga, a sixteen-year-old female Southern Nubian Giraffe, passed away on January 3 from a degenerative neurological disease of the brain and spinal cord. “Twiga was an extraordinary member of our zoo family’ beloved by her keepers and our guests alike,” says Zoo Director Lee Jackson. Twiga came to the Niabi Zoo in 2007 from the Palm Beach Zoo at the age of one.

14 Feb 2023

Monmouth College's 'Light This Candle Campaign' Smashes Its $75 Million Goal, Raises a Record $80.1 Million

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 14, 2023) — Monmouth College has completed a record-setting campaign that will help set the College's course throughout the rest of the decade.

14 Feb 2023

Micky Dolenz — The Voice of The Monkees Arrives at Rhythm City Casino May 20

By Samuel Naab

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 14, 2023) — We are happy to announce that Micky Dolenz — The Voice of The Monkees will be performing in the Event Center at Rhythm City Casino on Saturday, May 20, 8 PM! Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $25, $30, $35, $45, and $50 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee.

13 Feb 2023

St Ambrose University Appoints New Provost

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 13, 2023) — Joseph M Roidt PhD, current Provost at Dakota Wesleyan University, has been named the next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) at St Ambrose University. Dr Roidt will succeed Paul Koch PhD, who is retiring at the end of this academic year after serving in the role since 2014.

13 Feb 2023

Midwest Writing Center Presents 15th Annual Iron Pen Contest

By Sarah Elgatian

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2023) — The Midwest Writing Center is taking registrations for its 15th annual Iron Pen Contest. MWC will supply a prompt to all contestants at 5PM, Friday, February 24, and contestants have 24 hours (entries are due Saturday, February 25, 5PM) to write and submit their best fiction, non-fiction, and/or poetry pieces. Writers are welcome to enter into as many categories as they like with a paid registration for each entry.

13 Feb 2023

Local Students Named to St Olaf College Dean's List

By Erin Golden

NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA (February 13, 2023) — The following local students have been named to the St Olaf College dean's list for the Fall 2022 semester.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, PARENTS (if listed)

Davenport, IA

Solon Augspurger, Michael Augspurger and Jane Simonsen

Moline, IL

Eve Strasser, Jeffrey and Muna Strasser

Muscatine, IA

Megan Henson, Mike and Amy Henson

Rock Island, IL

Ava Miller, Timothy and Ann Miller

13 Feb 2023

“America’s Got Talent” Finalist and “America’s Favorite Mystifier” Mike Super — Magic and Illusion 2.OH™ Live on Stage

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2023) — America’s Got Talent Finalist Mike Super returns to the Vibrant Arena for one night only, Friday, May 19, 7PM, with an all-new show. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 17, 10AM.

13 Feb 2023

Trinity Christian College Announces Fall 2022 Dean's List

By Angie Fratto

PALOS HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2023) — In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, Illinois, released the college's Dean's List for Fall 2022.

HOMETOWN, STATE; ZIP CODE, NAME

East Moline, IL

61244, Cecilia Zuniga

Moline, IL

61265, McKenzie Murphey

Morrison, IL

61270, Anika Wicker

13 Feb 2023

Augustana Symphonic Band to Tour Japan

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2023) — The Augustana Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr James Lambrecht, will perform concerts in Japan in March and April.

The fifty-person ensemble will perform pieces by Yasuhide Ito, Philip Sparke, Julie Giroux, David Maslanka, Frank Ticheli, and John Philip Sousa.

13 Feb 2023

Local Students Named to Illinois Wesleyan University's Fall 2022 Dean's List

By Julia Perez

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS (February 13, 2023) — Illinois Wesleyan University's Dean's List for the Fall semester of the 2022-23 academic year consisted of 757 students from 28 states and 28 countries. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As.

The following local students made the list:

Heather Dietrich of Geneseo, Illinois, a senior majoring in Nursing.

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