MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 30, 2023) — Prior to departing campus to attend one of several Conferences for Undergraduate Women in Physics held around the nation, Monmouth College physics professor Chris Fasano commented on what was in store for the eight students who traveled with him.

"This is an excellent opportunity for them to learn some interesting new physics, to meet other women in physics, and to learn about what they can do with physics as professionals," he said.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 30, 2023) — The Quad City Storm and UnityPoint Health Trinity host the 4th Annual Hockey Fights Cancer ice painting at Vibrant Arena. Quad Citizens are invited to come to the arena, 9AM-7PM, to paint the names of loved ones who have battled or are currently battling cancer on the ice. The names will remain on the ice for the Storm’s February 3 and February 4 games.

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK (January 30, 2023) — Mercury, a leading global, bipartisan public strategy firm, has announced that former United States Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-Illinois), has joined the firm as Co-Chair. As a former senior member of House leadership with a long career in both the public and private sectors, Bustos brings decades of experience in politics, journalism, health-care, and communications to Mercury and a long track record of success and accomplishments in each.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (Jaunuary 27, 2023) — The University of Dubuque held a Winter Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, December 15, 2022, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE(S), HONORS (if listed)

Camanche, IA

Andrea Deering, Master of Business Administration

Clinton, IA

Katelyn Howe, Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude

Dawson Tubbs, Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude

Davenport, IA

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA (January 27, 2023) — Gretchen Teske of Davenport, Iowa (52807), has received the following degree(s) from The University of Alabama: Master of Arts.

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (January 27, 2023) — Moline native Alexis Golden graduated with a BS in Biology from Bradley University in the Fall 2022 Semester. Golden was among over 300 students who earned degrees.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 27, 2023) — RAGBRAI will announce its fiftieth anniversary route on Saturday, January 28th at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines.

The golden anniversary route announcement will take place at approximately 8PM at the in-person event. For those who are unable to attend in person, the announcement will be shared on RAGBRAI’s Facebook page at approximately 8:15PM followed by live interviews from the event at 8:30PM.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 27, 2023) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a bipartisan coalition of seven Attorneys-General urging the Biden Administration to follow the law and respond to the request of Governor Kim Reynolds and seven other Governors that the EPA issue regulations allowing the sale of year-round E15 ethanol gasoline in their States.

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KENTUCKY (January 27, 2023) — Sean Michael Crall of Davenport, Iowa, graduated from Campbellsville University.

Degrees are conferred to graduates upon completion of all requirements for graduation.

"A great place to start your journey today is with love."

DUBUQUE, IOWA (January 27, 2023) — A high-quality, expo-style traveling version of the exhibit Suspended: Systemic Oppression in Our Schools will officially open on the University of Dubuque’s campus with student-guided tours 4-6PM, Friday, February 3, 2023, in the Multicultural Student Center, Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

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