ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 8, 2022) — There are now more than 4.3 million Ukrainian refugees as Russia's brutal attacks on Ukrainian cities continue unabated.

We are shocked by the atrocities and war crimes being committed by Russian soldiers which include executions, rape, indiscriminate murders, bombing of hospitals, and more.

We in the the Jewish communities are doing what we can to raise funds to help the Ukrainian refugees and those trapped and unable to flee.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 8, 2022) — We are pleased to welcome Anthony Hernandez to the QCSYE artistic team. As Wind Specialist, Hernandez will work with Concert Orchestra and Youth Philharmonic Orchestra wind and percussion students each week at rehearsal, which will give more specialized instruction to both strings and winds/percussion members.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 8, 2022) — Brittney Rock of Atalissa, IA has been named to the Dean's List for the Winter 2022 quarter at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. To qualify for this academic recognition, students must attain a grade-point average (GPA) between 3.50 and 3.749, in their most recent semester, for a minimum of six credit hours.

GLENWOOD, IOWA (April 8, 2022) -- Governor Reynolds, Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver, and House Speaker Pat Grassley announced on 7 April that the state intends to close the Glenwood Resource Center (GRC) in 2024. Located in Glenwood, GRC provides residential care and other services for Iowans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 7, 2022) — Dislocated workers across Iowa now have access to a new career pathway in a high-demand field. IowaWORKS, in conjunction with JobWorks Education and Training Systems, are partnering to offer the TechWorks training program to create an accelerated pathway toward a career in information technology.

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WAVERLY, IOWA (April 7, 2022) — Andrew Ellison has been accepted into the Wartburg College Teacher Education Program.

Ellison, of Moline, 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.

Members of the Monmouth College Scots Day of Giving Committee celebrate a successful conclusion of the sixth-annual event at the College, was held for eighteen hours, 53 minutes on Wednesday

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 7, 2022) — April 6 was a day for Monmouth College to celebrate traditions, giving, and the tradition of giving.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 7, 2022) — Gilda’s Club Quad Cities, in partnership with The Greater Quad Cities Prostate Cancer Support Group, is scheduled to offer their second hybrid support group for April. A portion of each group will be a presentation with time to discuss afterward. This group is open to people with a current prostate-cancer diagnosis, survivors, significant others, spouses, caregivers, and care-partners.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 7, 2022) — The Twin Torch Foundation is proud to announce its co-sponsoring the 22nd Black & Gold Gala with the Mu Chi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

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