CLIVE, IOWA (January 22, 2025) — Carroll County pig farmer Aaron Juergens has been named the new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). He assumed the role during the organization’s annual meeting in Des Moines on January 21. Juergens manages over 100,000 nursery and finishing pig spaces for Sunburst Valley Farms near Carroll.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (January 22, 2025) — You're invited to An Evening of Art for DBQFest, a night of creativity, connection, and celebration in support of Iowa’s longest-running arts festival.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 22, 2025) — The engineering and physics department at Monmouth College offers students a supportive and enriching environment to explore their academic passions. Bronte de Zwart ('26), a student in the program from Adelaide, Australia, shared her experiences, highlighting what makes the department stand out and how it fosters academic and personal growth.

WASHINGTON DC (January 22, 2025) — At the 2025 AAC&U Annual Meeting in Washington DC, new directors and officers were elected to the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)’ board of directors. Jonathan R Alger, president of American University in Washington DC, will serve as chair of the board. Timothy K Eatman, inaugural dean of the honors living-learning community at Rutgers University–Newark, will serve as past chair.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 22, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences appoints Beth Culross PhD RN GCNS-BC CHSE as the inaugural director of its new Des Moines University Regional Simulation Center at 3200 Grand. Culross, a nationally-recognized expert in simulation-based education and health-care training, will lead the development and operations of the simulation center, currently under construction and slated to open in late Fall 2025.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 22, 2025) — Candlelight®, the series of live concerts produced by Fever, is bringing special shows to celebrate the season of love in Moline. This February, the gentle glow of thousands of candles will illuminate outstanding venues in the city to set the mood for unforgettable musical performances.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 22, 2025) — Pulse Counseling and Wellness Center PLLC will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their one-year anniversary on Thursday, February 20, 12PM. They are located at 1465 41st Street, Suite 6, in Moline, Illinois (off of 12th Avenue and 41st Street near Youth Hope, Little Caesars Pizza, Ming Wah Chinese Restaurant, and Washington Elementary School).

Left to right: Kristen Roberts, Laura Scott, and Linda Andry

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 22, 2025) — Quad Citians Linda Andry, Kristen Roberts, and Laura Scott have been named to the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s board of directors.

CLIVE, IOWA (January 21, 2025) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is thrilled to announce Chef Jessica Baldus as the winner of the 38th and final Taste event! Chef Jessica captivated the crowd with her exquisite Mangalitsa Estates pork tenderloin fillet, earning her the top honor and a $5,000 prize.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 21, 2025) — These are the Monmouth College students who achieved at least a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale while earning at least three academic credits during the Fall 2024 semester.

Danielle Beach of Geneseo

Xanthia Colter of Geneseo

Nylea Cruz of Silvis

Connor Deem of Andalusia

Sara Francescon of Coal Valley

Delaney Fredricksen of Bettendorf

Elena Fry-Hernandez of East Moline

Kiersten Fuhr of Milan

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