FAYETTE, IOWA (February 7, 2022) — Five years and over $500,000 in donations later, Upper Iowa University (UIU) is eager to open Giving Day 2022 at 12AM, Thursday, February 10. All alumni, faculty, staff, current and future students, and friends of UIU are encouraged to share their love for the University during this Valentine's season.

STORM LAKE, IOWA (February 7, 2022) — Sara Hauser from Davenport, Iowa, graduated with a Master of Education in teacher leadership, curriculum, and instruction (effective teaching and instructional leadership track) from Buena Vista University in the Fall of 2021.

Hauser was among more than 100 students who received degrees.

About Buena Vista University

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 7, 2022) — We’re proud to announce that JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. Junior Achievement of the Heartland, a member of the global JA network, has been serving young people in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas for 66 years, equipping them with the skillset and mindset to create sustainable businesses, find meaningful employment, and build thriving communities.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 7, 2022) — After four years of leading the Quad Cities Chamber, Paul Rumler will become Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice President of CCIM Institute. Headquartered in Chicago, CCIM Institute is a global membership association serving the commercial real-estate community through networking, technology, and providing the industry’s gold standard in education.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 7, 2022) — Iowa Veterans and their spouses will now have walk-in access to professional career-planning right here in central Iowa.

Beginning February 8, a career-planner from Home Base Iowa will be available at Camp Dodge military base on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 8AM-4:30PM.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 7, 2022) — Augustana College announced more than 1,000 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2021-22 fall semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

Luke Brinkman of Hillsdale IL

Alison Ogden of Silvis IL

Abby Redlinger of Taylor Ridge IL

Zoe Arvanitis of Rock Island IL

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 4, 2022) — The Davenport Community School District has received a grant from Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Education for $10,000 to help build the future of early-childhood education and child-care in the Davenport Community.

AURORA, ILLINOIS (February 4, 2022) — Aurora University has named the following students to the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester. The Dean's List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who have earned a 3.6 GPA or higher.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, MAJOR(S)

Coal Valley, IL

Avery Hernandez, Nursing

Fulton, IL

Andrew Schrader, Accounting, Finance

Morrison, IL

Taylor Schauff, Social Work

Rock Island, IL

Natalia Gabriel, Psychology

TAMPA, FLORIDA (February 4, 2022) — The University of Tampa has honored 2,056 students who were named to the dean's list for the Fall 2021 semester. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the Dean's List.

UT student, Alexis Arnold, of Eldridge, earned dean's list honors. Arnold is majoring in Mathematics BS.

UT student, Joseph Assaf, of Rock Island, earned dean's list honors. Assaf is majoring in Biology BS.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 3, 2022) — Having a strong professional brand and a well-thought-out career story can open many opportunities for you, especially when it comes to pursuing your next job.

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