16 Jun 2021

Iowa Credit Union Foundation Announces Name Change for Golf Classic Event

By Natalie Mahoney

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 16, 2021) — The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF), the philanthropic arm of the Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL), announced at its annual golf classic fundraiser that the event will now be called the “Be the Light ICUF Golf Classic” in memory of Dale Owen.

16 Jun 2021

Central College Students Named to Dean's List for Spring 2021

By Emily Hawk

PELLA, IOWA (June 16, 2021) — More than 300 students were named to the Central College dean's list for Spring 2021.

The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.

Those from your area were:

16 Jun 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Tax Cuts, Mental Health Funding into Law

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 16, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF 619 into law, legislation that cuts taxes and invests significantly in mental health as well as foundational priorities like child care and housing. This legislation was a compromise brokered by Gov Reynolds with the Iowa House and Senate to wrap up the 2021 Legislative Session.

14 Jun 2021

LOLO Returning to Codfish Hollow; Nada Surf and Vincent Neil Emerson Coming to The Raccoon Motel

By Moeller Mondays

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 14, 2021) It's been FAR too long since our great friend LOLO played the Quad Cities, but she will be back at the barn August 28, for a Codfish Hollow show that must not be missed! She will be joined by Desert Noises and some other special guests for what promises to be a truly epic night. Tickets are on sale this FRIDAY, June 18, 10AM Central.

14 Jun 2021

Local Students Among Spring 2021 Graduates

By Merit Pages

MOUNT PLEASANT, IOWA (June 14, 2021) — Iowa Wesleyan University is very proud of all of its graduates and wants to say congratulations to the 92 May graduates. The Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters were unique and held many changes, but these 92 graduates still persevered and were determined to graduate from IW during these uncertain times.

14 Jun 2021

River Bandits Salvage Series Split in Sunday Finale (6/13 Recap)

By Kyle Kercheval

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (June 14, 2021) — With their backs against a potential second series loss of the season, the Quad Cities River Bandits topped the Peoria Chiefs 8-4 on Sunday afternoon to take half of the six-game set and depart Dozer Park winners of back-to-back ballgames.

11 Jun 2021

Augustana College Signs White House Challenge

By Kirby Stockwell

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2021) — Augustana College has joined more than 340 colleges and universities in the COVID-19 College Challenge, a White House initiative to get 70% of the adult population vaccinated by July 4.

President Steve Bahls signed the College Challenge on behalf of Augustana.

11 Jun 2021

Quad City Storm Press Release

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2021) — The Quad City Storm will open the 2021-2022 season Friday October 15, 2021, at the TaxSlayer Center. The game will be the first for the Storm since Sunday March 8, 2020, and will end a 505 day stretch without professional hockey in the Quad Cities.

The Storm’s full home schedule, opponents, road schedule and promotional schedule will all be announced later this Summer.

11 Jun 2021

Moline Foundation Awards Nearly $300,000 in Spring Grants

By The Moline Foundation

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2021) — The Moline Foundation Board approved $294,500 in grant funding for 48 area non-profit organizations. The Moline Foundation accepted applications for operating support along with the traditional funding areas of capital and program expenses.

11 Jun 2021

Kirkwood Community College Graduates Announced

By Jo Ellen Page

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (June 11, 2021) — The 2021 Virtual Commencement Ceremony was held on Saturday, May 15, 10AM. Congratulations to all the Kirkwood graduates!

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