12 Jun 2025

Marshall University President Brad D Smith Agrees to Contract Extension

By Leah C Payne

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA — At its regularly-scheduled meeting Wednesday, June 11, the Marshall University Board of Governors unanimously approved an amendment to President Brad D Smith’s employment agreement extending its maturity three years to December 31, 2029.

Marshall University Board of Governors Chairman Geoff Sheils released this statement following the board’s decision.

12 Jun 2025

Knox College Honors Students with Awards

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (June 12, 2025) — As part of Commencement Week 2025, Knox College hosted various ceremonies to honor academic and award winners for the 2024-2025 school year. Below is a list of award winners and their awards.

SENIOR AWARDS

SENIOR PRIZES AND AWARDS

AWARDS/HONORS

American Studies

Hermann R Muelder Prize

Bryce Sebastian Woodard — East Peoria, Illinois

Anthropology and Sociology

Howell Atwood Award

Winter Goodner

12 Jun 2025

Representative Gregg Johnson Upcoming Post-Session Town Hall

By Brock Clark

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 12, 2025) — On Monday, June 16, 5:30-6:30PM, the office of Representative Gregg Johnson will host a post-session town hall with State Senator Mike Halpin at the UAW Hall (630 19 St, East Moline) to inform constituents of this years legislative session and budget. Doors open at 5PM.

12 Jun 2025

Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for the University of Alabama’s Spring 2025 Term

By Stephanie Pettis

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA (June 12, 2025) — A total of 14,289 students enrolled during spring semester 2025 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the 

12 Jun 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Betrays Farm Families: Libertarian Party Condemns Government-Sanctioned Land Theft

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 12, 2025) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa denounces Governor Kim Reynolds' veto of House File 639 today as an unconscionable betrayal that will allow corporations to steal Iowa family farms through government force.

11 Jun 2025

Downtown Davenport Partnership Celebrates Annual Investments, Eyes New Market Priorities and Goals

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 11, 2025) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) celebrated eleven completed projects totaling $29.1 million with eight projects currently under construction totaling $36.7 million and key developments in the project pipeline.

10 Jun 2025

Bucs and Des Moines University (DMU) Team Up for Athletic Training Partnership

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 10, 2025) — The Des Moines Buccaneers are pleased to announce its exclusive athletic training partnership with Des Moines University Clinic for the 2025-26 season. DMU's athletic training program is sure to provide the Buccaneers with world-class injury prevention and keep athletes in peak performance mode all season long.

10 Jun 2025

Iowa Dermatologist Elected to American Medical Association (AMA) Board of Trustees

By Kelly Jakubek

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (June 10, 2025) — The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation’s largest physician organization, today announced the election of Iowa dermatologist Marta J Van Beek MD MPH to its Board of Trustees. 

10 Jun 2025

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism Increases in May

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 10, 2025) – The 

10 Jun 2025

Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD): Second Year of Budget Cuts Threatens Future of Conservation Districts

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 10, 2025) — The Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is sounding the alarm as the FY26 Illinois state budget continues to underfund the state’s 97 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs).

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