01 Feb 2022

Meteorologist Eric Sorensen Raises Over $109,000 in Just Over Seven Weeks

By Joe Goldberg

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 1, 2022) — Eric Sorensen, meteorologist and candidate for Congress in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, has announced his campaign’s strong fundraising numbers for Q4 2021. In their first seven weeks, the Sorensen campaign raised more than $109,000. Notably, Sorensen’s support comes from a broad base of 635 donors, with an average contribution of less than $160 and with 70% of contributions coming from within Illinois.

31 Jan 2022

Minnesota State Mankato Announces 2021 Fall Semester Dean's List

By Dan Benson

MANKATO, Minn. (January 31, 2022) — The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean's lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Brian Martensen.

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Emma Mellgren, Honor List

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Eve Berg, Honor List

Emily Goodman, Honor List

Sydney Hanson, Honor List

31 Jan 2022

Monmouth College Faculty Member, Alumnus Robin Johnson Creates Scholarship in Honor of Parents

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 31, 2022) — Before he became a popular Monmouth College lecturer, political campaign consultant and host of the successful Heartland Politics public radio program and podcast, Robin Johnson was a first-generation college student finding his way.

31 Jan 2022

Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center at Davenport Public Library Closing Early

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 31, 2022) — Due to staffing levels, the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center at the Davenport Public Library Main St will be closing at 5PM today, January 31, 2022.

For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

31 Jan 2022

Saturday, February 5, 2022, 7PM, at the TaxSlayer Center, Moline, Illinois

By Jodie Kavensky

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 31, 2022) — Grab your teal, gather your family and friends and join NormaLeah for a fun night out to show support and honor those who have battled or are currently battling cancer. All tickets purchased through the link below will be entered into a drawing for a NormaLeah t-shirt, courtesy of Country Financial. ​​​

$4 from each ticket purchased through this link goes to NormaLeah. Please buy your tickets by Friday, February 4, 5PM.​​​

31 Jan 2022

Teacher Job Fair February 14

By Whitney Smith-Bringolf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 31, 2022) — The Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency and Regional Office of Education are hosting its Teacher Job Fair on Monday, February 14, 2022, at the Mississippi Bend AEA located at 729 21st Street in Bettendorf, 4-5:30PM. The purpose of the Teacher Job Fair is to bring school districts looking for teachers together with teachers looking for jobs.

31 Jan 2022

Theme of Monmouth College's Black History Month Celebration is “Champion for Change”

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 31, 2022) — Monmouth College's celebration of Black History Month in February pays tribute to an important local figure from the 19th century.

28 Jan 2022

Great Decisions Set to Begin 42nd Year at Monmouth College with February 2 Discussion of Russia and the US

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 28, 2022) — With tensions building between the United States and Russia over Moscow's involvement in Ukraine, the first topic of Monmouth College's Great Decisions discussion forum of 2022 could not be more timely.

28 Jan 2022

#ColorOurCollections Volume Five Presented by the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 28, 2022) — Join our annual coloring event by picking up your colored pencils, crayons, or markers to embellish images from the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center!

28 Jan 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Major Investments in Three Water Quality Projects Across Iowa

By Alex Murphy

SIOUX CENTER, IOWA (January 28, 2022) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced $38 million through Iowa’s Water Infrastructure Fund (WIF) to support three water quality and infrastructure projects across Iowa.

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