DES MOINES, IOWA (January 24, 2025) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is spreading the word about National Unclaimed Property Day, celebrated annually on February 1. "This is a great opportunity to raise awareness and encourage Iowans to search for their name, the names of those they know and their favorite businesses.

WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND (January 24, 2025) — Michael Cumberbatch of Davenport, Iowa (52807), has been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the McDaniel College fall 2024 Dean's List with Highest Honors.

Highest honors are earned for a semester grade-point average of 3.90 or higher, high honors for a grade-point average of 3.70-3.89, and honors for a 3.50-3.69 grade-point average.

During its tours, Luther College's Nordic Choir performs in churches of all denominations, schools and concert halls

DECORAH, IOWA (January 23, 2025) — The Luther College Nordic Choir, one of the premier collegiate choral ensembles in the United States, will perform at 7:30PM, Thursday, January 30 at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids.

Twenty-seven years before she earned her doctorate, Kari Shimmin graduated from Monmouth College

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 23, 2025) — A full 27 years after she walked across the Wallace Hall stage to receive her Monmouth College degree, Kari Shimmin ('97) earned another diploma.

Last May, Shimmin received her doctorate in educational leadership from Western Illinois University, completing a journey that started five years earlier.