17 Dec 2025

Monmouth's Mason Reed Part of Select Group to Visit DC through Zeta Beta Tau's Israel Now

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 17, 2025) — Mason Reed didn't come to Monmouth College to study international relations or to major in religious studies. In fact, those disciplines are pretty far across the academic spectrum from his field of exercise science.

17 Dec 2025

Augustana Oratorio Society to Perform Handel's “Messiah” February 22

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 17, 2025) — The Augustana College Department of Music presents Messiah on February 22, 3PM in Centennial Hall.

George Frideric Handel’s Messiah will be performed by the Augustana Oratorio Society, conducted by Dr Jon Hurty, director of choral activities. Soloists are Michelle Areyzaga, soprano; Dashon Burton, bass baritone; Stephen Soph, tenor; and Jessye Wright, mezzo soprano. A professional orchestra will accompany the performance.

17 Dec 2025

Icestravaganza a Fun, Family-Friendly Outdoor Winter Event in Downtown Davenport January 16-18

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 17, 2025) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) is pleased to announce that Icestravaganza will be held January 16–18, 2026, at the Freight House in Downtown Davenport. Presented by Luxtown.com, this free, family-friendly event will feature an array of ice sculptures, live carving demonstrations and interactive outdoor activities.

15 Dec 2025

2026 Iowa Profile Webinar

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 15, 2025) — Join the Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Economic Development Authority and mySidewalk for an informative webinar on January 29, 2PM. We’ll showcase updates to the 2026 Iowa Profile, including new statewide and county housing forecasts, as well as refreshed data across key dashboards covering demographics, quality of life, economy, and housing.

15 Dec 2025

Nolan Engelbrecht of Davenport, Iowa, Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

By Alyssa Papa

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (December 15, 2025) — Nolan Engelbrecht of Davenport, Iowa, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Iowa State University.

15 Dec 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Defends State Regulation of Pensions

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 15, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced she is leading a coalition of ten states to defend the rights of states’ insurance agencies to regulate the transfer of employee pensions in a case before the Fourth Circuit.

15 Dec 2025

Get Your 2026 Floatzilla Registration for JUST $20

By Ashley Hamerlinck

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 15, 2025) — It's not too late to give the gift of adventure! River Action's Floatzilla Christmas Stocking Stuffer Special runs through December 31, 2025.

Don't miss your chance to save $30 off of your 2026 Floatzilla registrations!

Visit FLOATZILLAQC.org for details and to register!

15 Dec 2025

Two Iowa Guard Soldiers Killed in Attack in Syria, Three Others Wounded; Gov Kim Reynolds Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor and Remembrance

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 15, 2025) — Two Iowa Army National Guard Soldiers and one US civilian were killed and three others were injured in an enemy attack Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Palmyra, Syria. The attack occurred while the Soldiers were conducting a key leader engagement as part of their assigned mission in the ongoing counter-ISIS and counter-terrorism efforts in the region.

12 Dec 2025

Supporting Behavioral Health Challenges Amplified During the Holidays

By Sarah Larson

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (December 12, 2025) — The holiday season is considered a joyous time of celebration and connection. Yet for some, it brings far more complex emotions. Nearly 57% of Americans say the holidays are stressful and 38% report feeling heightened anxiety, sadness, and even physical symptoms — and for those already managing behavioral health challenges, these feelings can intensify.

12 Dec 2025

Introducing Scott Jones, New Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance at Knox College

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (December 12, 2025) — Knox College has announced that Scott Jones will join the Knox community as chief financial officer and vice president for finance on February 3, 2026. Jones, an experienced higher education financial officer, comes to Knox from Union College in Schenectady, New York, where he has worked as vice president for administration and finance, serving as chief financial officer and chief operation officer, since 2021.

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