MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 27, 2022) In addition to inducting two new members into its Hall of Achievement, Monmouth College will recognize several other individuals and one family during its Alumni Impact Awards and two other graduates during a ceremony for the Fraternity and Sorority Alumni Hall of Fame.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (September 27, 2022) — The inaugural film for the inaugural Refocus Film Festival is Bones and All, directed by Luca Guadagnino, adapted for the screen by University of Iowa Writers Workshop alum David Kajganich (Suspiria, A Bigger Splash, The Terror) from the novel of the same name written by Camille DeAngelis.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 27, 2022) — In celebration of National Clean Energy Week, the Iowa Conservative Energy Forum is releasing the findings of a new economic impact study by Goss and Associates.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 27, 2022) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational program for anyone impacted by cancer on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 5-6PM, at our Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Moline Clubhouse located at 600 John Deere Road Moline, IL 61265.

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 27, 2022) — The East Moline Community Fund Committee has approved $18,000 in funding for thirteen area non-profit organizations.

DeWITT, IOWA (September 26, 2022) — Statewide, congressional, and local Democratic candidates rallied a large crowd of voters at an afternoon soapbox-style event Sunday, September 25, at the Clinton County Fairgrounds in DeWitt. Eleven candidates made their case to voters and pointed out the differences between the two parties’ visions for Iowa.

OTTUMWA, IOWA (September 26, 2022) — Prescribed Films is proud to announce Duane Whitaker will join Naomi Grossman and Debbie Rochon as headlining celebrity guests at Halloweenapalooza 2022 taking place October 7-8 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 26, 2022) — Accomplished public servant Karen Krueger ('72) of Arlington, Virginia, and high-tech industrialist Hiroyuki Fujita ('92) of Cleveland are the two Monmouth College alumni who will be inducted this year into its Hall of Achievement, the highest honor the College bestows upon its graduates.

WASHINGTON, IOWA (September 26, 2022) A group of Washington citizens is organizing the city's first international film festival. Farm to Film (F2F) will be held May 20-21, 2023.

Just like the film pioneers that came before in the city, the mission of F2F is to engage and entertain audiences through film and to inspire thought-proving conversation.

AMES, IOWA (September 26, 2022) — Iowa State University awarded degrees to 693 graduates this summer. Students earning degrees during the summer have the opportunity to participate in fall or spring commencement ceremonies. The following are graduates from your area:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE (if listed), MAJOR(S), HONORS PROGRAM (if listed)

Bettendorf, IA

Jessica Kline, Bachelor of Science, Animal Ecology

Clinton, IA

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