22 May 2023

Nikolas Zarlatanes of Taylor Ridge, Illinois, Begins Internship with Kent State University

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (05/22/2023) — Nikolas Zarlatanes, from Taylor Ridge, Illinois, Class of 2024, will begin a summer internship with Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.

Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, four-year liberal-arts college. Central is known for its academic rigor and leadership formation and for cultivating diversity of thought and culture through the arts and sciences, professional fields of study, and experiential learning.

22 May 2023

Iowa Workforce Development: Work Experience Program Encourages Employers to Take a Chance

By Jesse Dougherty

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 22, 2023) — Christopher “CJ” Calhoun loves the sense of accomplishment that comes with checking off everything on the list he’s given daily when he shows up for work at The Nelson Company in Fairfield.

22 May 2023

Central College's Commencement Awards Honorary and Bachelor's Degrees

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (May 22, 2023) — Central College awarded 232 graduates from 21 states with Bachelor's degrees during its Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 13.

22 May 2023

Mayra Gonzalez of Muscatine, Iowa, Awarded Degree at Wilkes University

By Gabrielle Damico

WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA (May 22, 2023) — Mayra Gonzalez of Muscatine, Iowa, received a Master of Science in Nursing degree in Nursing from Wilkes University. The degree was one of over 650 Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral degrees at its 76th spring commencement ceremonies on May 20 in the McHale Athletic Center in the Simms Center on Main, 169 S Main Street in Wilkes-Barre.

The degrees conferred include 278 Bachelor's, 305 Master's, and 83 doctoral degrees.

22 May 2023

Augustana College's Evan Juarez of Moline, Illinois, Nominated for “More than I Imagined” Series

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 22, 2023) — Augustana College senior Evan Juarez, an International business and French double major from Moline, Illinois, was nominated to submit a “More Than I Imagined” profile by Dr Kiki Kosnick, assistant professor of French.

19 May 2023

Speakers from 11/11 Veteran Project to Keynote at Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference

By Sam Dilocker

AMES, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — Professional race-car driver Colin Garrett’s 11/11 Veteran Project is providing two speakers for the Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship Conference at Iowa State University on June 2, 2023.

19 May 2023

Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith Reunites Quad City Bank and Trust with Funds from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — State Treasurer Roby Smith presented Quad City Bank and Trust with a check for their unclaimed funds from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. "I am thrilled to reunite Quad City Bank and Trust with funds found during my Unclaimed Property Day campaign on February 1," said Smith. "While National Unclaimed Property Day is celebrated for just one day, my efforts to make Iowans aware of their unclaimed funds isn't.

19 May 2023

Alyse Zuiderveen of Bettendorf, Iowa, Named to Dean's List Spring 2023 at Cedarville University

By Mark D Weinstein

CEDARVILLE, OHIO (May 19, 2023) — Alyse Zuiderveen of Bettendorf, Iowa, majoring in Spanish, was named to the spring 2023 Dean's List at Cedarville University. Students receive this recognition for obtaining a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and carrying a minimum of twelve credit hours.

19 May 2023

Upper Iowa University (UIU)'s Online Health Services Administration Degree Recognized by Forbes Advisor Education

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — Forbes Advisor Education has recognized Upper Iowa University (UIU) for offering one of the best online Bachelor's degrees in Health-Care Administration. Upper Iowa and nine other US institutions were recognized.

19 May 2023

Floatzilla 2023: River Action to Host News Conference to Kick Off Campaign to Break The World Record for Largest Raft of Canoes and Kayaks

By Michael Corsiglia

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 19, 2023) — River Action will host a news conference Monday, May 22, 2023, at Schwiebert Park on the music stage at 10AM to kick off their official campaign to break the record, discuss the changes to the event, and will feature partners from Alternating Currents, the Coast Guard, and Corps of Engineers to discuss safety measures as well as community partners involved in the event.

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