DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 18, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library will be providing a tree identification program on Tuesday, July 26, Fairmount, 2PM.

ELDRIDGE, IOWA (July 15, 2022) — The Eldridge Police Department will host its first annual National Night Out event, 5- 9PM, Tuesday, August 2, at Sheridan Meadows Park located at 851 N 1st Street. The event is free and open to the public, so bring your families and join us in building a stronger community.

FAYETTE, IOWA (July 15, 2022) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce its May 2022 graduates, followed by the degree earned and respective honors.The honored students include:

Milan, IL: Nicole Butler; Associate of Arts degree in General Business;

Blue Grass, IA: Jacob Drumm; Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Science degree in Business Admin;

Davenport, IA: Stacey Jeffrey; Cum Laude Meritum Bachelor of Arts degree in Art;

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (July 15, 2022) — Rockhurst University awarded 733 degrees at its spring commencement ceremony, held May 14, 2022, at Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City.

The following students were awarded degrees:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE(S), HONOR(S) (if listed)

Clinton, IA

Emma Gettes, Master of Occupational Therapy

FAYETTE, IOWA (July 15, 2022) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce its March 2022 graduates, followed by the degree earned and respective honors. The honored students include:

Davenport, IA: Benedicte Dansou, Cum Laude Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Mgmt;

Bettendorf, IA: Molly Giese, Master of Education degree in Instructnl Strategist I 5-12 Emphasis;

Muscatine, IA: Diana Lane, Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology;

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (July 14, 2022) — After a national search, Holly Tharp, who was previously Monmouth College controller, has been named vice president for finance and business at the College.

She replaces Melony Sacopulos, who was named associate vice chancellor for capital financial management at the University of Pittsburgh in April.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 14, 2022) — The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal will recognize the 2022 Fastest Growing Companies on August 9 at an award banquet.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 14, 2022) — The public is invited to celebrate the Groundbreaking of Habitat Home #127 this Saturday July 16, 10AM. The event will be located at 1920 9th Avenue, Rock Island. Habitat Home #127 will be the future home of life-long Rock Island resident Nancy Trice.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 14, 2022) — Join the Library in celebrating your love for Anime on Mondays in July at 6PM, Eastern.

Teens (ages 11-19) are invited to the Eastern Ave Library on Mondays in July to drink Boba Tea, make some paper crafts, play some video games, and debate the best and worst anime characters of all time. Registration required.

This program is hosted indoors and is subject to COVID-19 safety-protocol updates. Check back here or our Facebook page for updates.

PELLA, IOWA (July 14, 2022) — Central College is proud to announce this year's recipients of full-tuition Kuyper Scholarships, Rolscreen Foundation Scholarships, and the Thomas Ross Smith Scholarship, the most prestigious awards granted at the college.

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