BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 16, 2022) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation today announced that it has surpassed $100 million in grants since its founding in 1964.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 15, 2022) — The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission today denied a petition for rules filed by the Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) and Environmental Law and Policy Center (ELPC) last year, ending a six-month review of the request to protect drinking-water from feedlots. Instead, the Iowa DNR announced at the hearing that it intends to address the questions raised in the petition as part of a broader rulemaking process on siting issues.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 15, 2022) — On Saturday, February 26, Augustana students in the college’s TRIO-Student Support Services program will participate in a national day of service in celebration of National TRIO Day.

Nationally, TRIO Day is an opportunity to focus on the need for increased investment in first-generation, low-income and/or students with disabilities. Augustana students will volunteer at four agencies in the Quad Cities.

ROLLA, MISSOURI (February 15, 2022) — Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the honor list for the Fall 2021 semester.

HOMETOWN, STATE; ZIP CODE, NAME, MAJOR, CLASS YEAR

Aledo, Illinois

61231, Levi Burns, nuclear engineering, senior

Bettendorf, Iowa

52722, Evan Crawford, engineering management, senior