21 Oct 2025

Registration Open for Iowa Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting and County Leadership Conference in Des Moines

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 21, 2025) — The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) will host its 107th Annual Meeting on December 9-10 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in Des Moines.

21 Oct 2025

Ripon College Announces Expansion of Their Groundbreaking Financial Aid Offering

By Elizabeth Taft

RIPON, WISCONSIN (October 21, 2025) — Ripon College, a vibrant and close-knit liberal arts institution located in Ripon, Wisconsin, introduces its latest financial-aid opportunity for incoming students for the fall of 2026.

21 Oct 2025

Upper Iowa University Announces Summer 2025 Dean's List

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (October 21, 2025) — Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2025 Summer Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Annastasia Summers of Eldridge (Iowa)

Kirsten Thomas of Geneseo (Illinois)

Camryn Anderson of De Witt (Iowa)

Casey Burnham of Davenport (Iowa)

Lindsay Curtis of Davenport (Iowa)

Abby Deblieck of Coal Valley (Illinois)

21 Oct 2025

Knox Alumni Achievement and Service Awards Presented at Homecoming Convocation

By Scott Holland

President C Andrew McGadney with this year's recipients: Kathy St Cyr ('68), Knox Service Award; Martin Reichel ('71), Knox Alumni Achievement Award; and Max Potthoff ('14), Knox Young Alumni Achievement Award

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (October 21, 2025) — During the Homecoming Convocation, Knox honored a trio of alumni. The College presented three awards recognizing extraordinary service, professional excellence, and emerging leadership within the Knox community.

20 Oct 2025

CASI Announces New Fundraising Event: Join in for a Night of Fun at CASIno Royale

By Laura Kopp

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 20, 2025) — CASI — The Center for Active Seniors, Inc. is proud to announce a new fall fundraising event — Casino Royale. Guests will enjoy a James’Bond-themed night of casino games and cuisine while supporting CASI.

17 Oct 2025

World-Renowned Pianist Riyad Nicolas to Perform October 22 Recital at Monmouth College

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 17, 2025) — As part of Homecoming weekend festivities at Monmouth College, 2015 graduate Mariela Shaker will be formally announced as the recipient of her alma mater's Distinguished Young Alumnus Award.

The London-based Shaker will not be present to accept the honor, but just a few days later, her husband, Riyad Nicolas, one of the world's leading pianists, will perform a recital on Monmouth's campus.

17 Oct 2025

Neighborgall Construction selected to build Marshall University Institute for Cyber-Security

By Leah C Payne

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (October 17, 2025) — Marshall University has announced that Neighborgall Construction Company has been awarded the winning bid for construction of the Marshall University Institute for Cyber Security (ICS), a $45 million facility that will focus on training the next generation of cyber-professionals.

Construction is set to begin immediately.

17 Oct 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Brenna Bird Secures Conviction in Monona County Homicide by Vehicle Case

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 17, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced that her office secured a conviction against Wakinyan Tola Freemont for Homicide by Vehicle — Operating Under the Influence, a class B felony, in Monona County, Iowa, on October 9, 2025.

17 Oct 2025

Charlie Zimmerman of Bettendorf, Iowa, Accepted into Wartburg's Teacher Education Program

By Emily Christensen

WAVERLY, IOWA (October 17, 2025) — Charlie Zimmerman has been accepted into the Wartburg College Teacher Education Program.

Zimmerman, of Bettendorf, Iowa, had to demonstrate effective reflective components in teaching and complete several other requirements to be considered for the program.

Admission to the Teacher Education Program allows students to begin professional-education courses in their field.

17 Oct 2025

QC Fuel Ribbon-Cutting October 24

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 17, 2025) — QC Fuel will hold a ribbon cutting on Friday, October 24, 9AM. The new coffee shop is located at 4650 Utica Ridge Rd in Davenport, Iowa.

They offer a variety of coffee, lattes, energy drinks, protein shakes, smoothies, and other drinks along with breakfast, lunch, and baked goods.

Join the Ambassador Program.

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