ADELPHI, MARYLAND (May 20, 2021) — The following local students have earned degrees from University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

Tik Vongphakdy of Rock Island earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Eric Lee Pennington of Rapids City earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 20, 2021) — The following student(s) received recognition for outstanding achievement at Mount Mercy University's Honors Convocation on May 14:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, AWARD(S)

Bettendorf, Iowa

Hannah Mausser, Outstanding Political Science Student Award

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2021) — In their first twin bill of the season, the Quad Cities River Bandits road the arms of Asa Lacy and Zach Haake on Wednesday night, as they defeated the Peoria Chiefs in both games at Dozer Park for their ninth and tenth wins of the campaign.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (May 20, 2021) — On May 29, the Muscatine Art Center opens two crowd-pleasing exhibitions that are sure to engage and inspire local residents and visitors alike. “Alterations. tailored solutions to climate change,” an exhibition by artist and environmental educator Nancy Judd, features 15 sculptures that appear to be high-fashion couture but are actually made from garbage, litter, and objects found in nature.