CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 6, 2026) — At Coe College, hands-on research starts on day one, and the 2026 Student Research and Discovery Symposium is the moment to deliver the results. Kohawks shared ideas, challenged perspectives, and learned from one another in a space built for discovery.

Nearly eighty Coe College students gathered to present research and perform creative works during the 2026 Student Research and Discovery Symposium, including:

Sarah Giese of Bettendorf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2026) — Elite Casino Resorts LLC (“Elite Casino Resorts”), headquartered in Riverside, Iowa, is turning up the heat this May in celebration of National Beef Month with BEEFFest — Experience the Sizzle, a month-long culinary event featuring bold, chef-driven beef dishes across its properties.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 4, 2026) — An assistant professor in the Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Texas, Regina Mangieri leads a research team at the university's Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research. Her days are full of science.

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (May 4, 2026) — The 46th annual Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival kicks off Tuesday, May 5, and runs through Saturday, May 9, bringing together Knox College, the Galesburg community, and local and renowned performers. Faculty, alumni, students, and guest artists perform daily at various community venues.