DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 1, 2022) — Join local author Isis Covington as she discusses different ways to go about writing a book, as well as how to engage in self-publishing on Saturday, March 12, 2PM.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 1, 2022) — Iowa schools have the opportunity to receive a new water-bottle filling-station through the Rethink Your Drink program, funded by the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. Selected schools will have an old drinking fountain replaced with a new Elkay water-bottle filling-station.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 1, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds today announced the opening of another round of funding opportunities for employers, non-profits, educational, and community groups seeking to provide high school youth with internship opportunities.

MOUNT PLEASANT, IOWA (February 1, 2022) — On December 9, 2021, students from the Teacher Education Program completed their student-teaching experience in area schools. During the Professional experience, each teacher candidate completed two terms in diverse classroom settings. Each placement involved various grade-levels located in different K-12 buildings across Southeast Iowa.

NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA (February 1, 2022) — The following local students have been named to the St. Olaf College dean's list for the fall 2021 semester.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, MAJOR(s) (if listed), PARENTS (if listed)

Davenport, IA

Emma Aanestad, Psychology, David and Jennifer Aanestad

Nate Trasowech, Music, Chinese, Asian Studies and Race and Ethnic Studies, Andrew and Jane Trasowech

Illinois City, IL

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.

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.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, HONOR

Aledo, IL

Emma Mellgren, Honor List

Bettendorf, IA

Eve Berg, Honor List

Emily Goodman, Honor List

Sydney Hanson, Honor List

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.

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.

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.​​​

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