MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2021) — For professors and students who are more than ready to move on from classes that have anything to do with the phrase "virtual learning," Monmouth College chemistry professor Brad Sturgeon and some of his colleagues in the Center for Science and Business might say, "Not so fast."

MOUNT PLEASANT, IOWA (May 12, 2021) — More than 200 students were named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List at Iowa Wesleyan University. Students exemplifying academic excellence represent the United States and countries abroad. Criteria to be a part of IW's Dean's List include degree-seeking students taking 12 or more hours per semester with a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (05/11/2021) — Tracy Poelvoorde of Rock Island, Illinois, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Poelvoorde was initiated at Methodist College.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2021) — To better serve the needs of students, staff and the community, the Davenport Community School District (DCSD) has launched a new website at davenportschools.org. The site features more videos, social-integration, and other engaging features to inform and inspire visitors.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 11, 2021) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) here in Iowa, thanks Governor Kim Reynolds for her announcement today that the State of Iowa will end its participation in the federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits on June 12.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2021) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join us Tuesday, May 25, 6PM, for a discussion on various mental-health issues. We will talk about the associated signs and symptoms of different mental-health disorders. Also, we will talk about when to get professional help and how to do it. This presentation is presented by the Vera French Mental Health Center.

MANKATO, MINNESOTA (May 11, 2021) — Minnesota State University, Mankato celebrated its 2021 spring semester student commencement by providing graduates "commencement-in-a-box" packages and personalized photo opportunities last week on a graduation stage while holding a virtual ceremony and launching a special website beginning at 8AM, Saturday, May 8.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 11, 2021) — The Quad City Botanical Center is hosting its Headwaters of the Mississippi River Ribbon Cutting event on Friday, May 14.

Join us as we celebrate the opening of our Children’s Garden phase two addition. This exciting interactive play exhibit expands our popular water feature and includes a naturalized pond, representative of the headwaters in Itasca, Minnesota.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2021) — Join the Library Monday, May 24, 6:30PM, for a virtual craft and socialize hour! Bring your current project: knitting, crocheting, quilting, journaling, anything craft-related, and socialize online with other crafters for an hour. We'll provide the (virtual) space and you bring your projects!

JOHNSTON, Iowa (May 11, 2021) — Join Iowa PBS virtually on Tuesday, June 22, 7PM, for a VIP Watch Party featuring NOVAEagle Power. This program takes viewers into the lives of these spectacular birds, following a nest of bald eaglets as they face everything from sibling rivalries to insect swarms and learn the skills they'll need to survive.

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