GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (January 28, 2025) — A recent Fordham Institute report argues that post-pandemic enrollment declines will inevitably force districts to make the controversial decision to close some schools. Embracing this possibility, the report provides dual criteria of substantial declines in enrollment and chronic low performance as indicators of which schools should be closed first, naming nearly 500 specific schools that meet the criteria.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 28, 2025) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance in partnership with Lavish Salon & Spa and Afterimage Boutique are excited to present the Sweetheart Shop Hop on Saturday, February 8. The Valentine’s Day-themed event aims to encourage community members to shop, dine, drink, and play at their favorite participating businesses.

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (January 28, 2025) — More than 16,000 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

The following students were named to the Dean's List:

Ivory Mcmeans, Milan (61264)

Kaitlynd Moses, Davenport (52803)

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 28, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has joined with nineteen states in calling on Costco to end all illegal and discriminatory “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (“DEI”) policies.