DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 12, 2022) — It’s a new day for mental health in America. More people are speaking openly about their mental health conditions than ever before, and the need for mental health services is on the rise.

It’s also a new day for NAMIWalks Your Way Greater Mississippi Valley, the annual fundraising and awareness event presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), known locally as NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley.

John Roslien, associate professor of kinesiology and kinesiology department chair, in classroom. He will teach strength and conditioning courses

PELLA, IOWA (August 11, 2022) — Central College will launch a new strength-and-conditioning major beginning in Fall 2022. Strength and conditioning majors are a new undergraduate option to address changes in the health and wellness industry.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 11, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds, represented by Alliance Defending Freedom and Iowa attorney Alan Ostergren, has filed a 

STEVENS POINT, WISCONSIN (August 10, 2022) — The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point conferred degrees 1,100 graduates for the spring 2022 semester.

The list of candidates for graduation includes the following local students:

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

Erie, IL

Alexis Verkruysse, Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Cum Laude

Morrison, IL