19 May 2022

This House Rocks — and So Does Bally's Quad Cities

By Diane Spiers

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 19, 2022) — Bally’s Quad Cities CREW team donated and served pizza, chips, cookies, and bottled water to sixty Rock Island Academy students. Marci Dinneweth Sr, Director of Human Resources, also played a game of “red-light/green-light” with the kids.

19 May 2022

Nathan Hoft from Eldridge, Iowa, Recognized for Spring 2022 Honors at Concordia University, Nebraska

By Seth Meranda

SEWARD, NEBRASKA (May 19, 2022) — Concordia University, Nebraska recently named Nathan Hoft from Eldridge, Iowa, to the Spring 2022 Honors list. More than 200 students were honored. Students who earn a 3.90 GPA or higher while also completing at least twelve credit hours qualify for the honors list.

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19 May 2022

Monmouth College Graduates Seven Sets of High-Achieving Twins

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 19, 2022) — The students who made up the headline-grabbing number of siblings in Monmouth College's incoming Class of 2022 racked up a considerable number of accomplishments during their time on campus, and they were still making news on their final weekend at the school.

19 May 2022

Davenport Public Library Summer Reading Program Teaser

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 19, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program kicks off on June 1 and runs through August 31.

Join the Davenport Public Library for our 2022 Summer Reading Challenge for all ages! Add some adventure to your summer with the Library’s Summer Reading Program: Read Beyond the Beaten Path! Children are invited to be explore nature, get creative, try new things, and find beauty in diversity with the Library this summer.

19 May 2022

Local Students Graduate from Central College

By Emily Hawk

PELLA, IOWA (May 19, 2022) — Central College celebrated the 216 students who graduated during Commencement on Saturday, May 14, at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium.

Jenna Bakeris of Bettendorf earned a bachelors degree in Elementary Education.

Allison Cheatheam of Davenport earned a bachelors degree in Chemistry.

William DeHaan of De Witt earned a degree in Business Management and minor in Communication Studies and Accounting.

18 May 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces $25M Child Care Business Incentive Grant Program

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 18, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced today a new Child Care Business Incentive Grant Program to encourage employers to offer child care as a benefit to their employees.

18 May 2022

Scott County Democrats to Host Gala

By Debra Zupke

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 18, 2022) — Democratic elected officials, candidates, and supporters will gather at 5PM, Saturday, May 21, at Davenport’s RiverCenter, 136 E 3rd St. Davenport, for the annual Red, White, and Blue Gala. Gubernatorial candidate Deidre DeJear will give the keynote address. Congressional candidate Christina Bohannan, and US Senate candidates Abby Finkenauer, Admiral Mike Franken, and Dr Glenn Hurst will also be in attendance.

18 May 2022

Absentee Voting Period Begins in Iowa

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 18, 2022) — The absentee voting period for the June 7 primary election is now underway. Iowans can vote in-person at their county auditor’s office from May 18–June 6. This is also the first day county auditors can mail absentee ballots to voters that requested one.

18 May 2022

Local Students Receive Academic Honors from Mercy College of Health Sciences

By Maureen Smith

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 18, 2022) — The following students have been named to the honors list for the Spring 2022 semester at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, HONOR LIST

Bettendorf, IA

Sarah Mendel, Dean's List

Clinton, IA

Annelise Dickinson, President's List

Madeleine Metzger, President's List

18 May 2022

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Announces Winter 2022 President's List

By Melanie Drolet

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (05/17/2022) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2022 President's List.

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