SEWARD, NEBRASKA (May 1, 2025) — Over sixty students, including Jason Payne of Bettendorf, Iowa, presented at the fourteenth annual Academic and Research Symposium at Concordia Nebraska on April 28, 2025. The event, which takes place in the Dunklau Center for Math, Science, and Business, includes both poster and oral presentations throughout the late afternoon and evening.

Professor of Mathematics Dr Brian Albright has been coordinating the event for the past four years.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 1, 2025) — Using a grant from the John Deere Foundation, Renew Moline recently completed a yearlong study with Andrea Carbine of 

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 1, 2025) — As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease tops more than 7 million for the first time, nearly four in five Americans would want to know if they had Alzheimer’s disease before it impacted their lives. They also want treatment, even if it comes with risks, as long as it slows the progression of the disease.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 1, 2025) — Goodwill of the Heartland is launching a new Manufacturing Career Pathway, expanding opportunities for local learners to access high-demand jobs.

Pictured left to right: Caleb Renner (NIACC), Renner Ag Solutions; Henry Shires (Iowa State University), Casmium; Tyler Graham (University of Iowa)

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (April 28, 2025) — High-achieving students were named to the Knox College Dean's List for the 2025 Winter Term. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the term, with a grade-point average of 3.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale).

Riley Colclasure of Moline (61265)

Colton Degen of Moline (61265)

Madelyn Kress of Rock Island (61201)

Gavin Lockard of Moline (61265)

Eli Mueller of Cordova (61242)

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 28, 2025) — Trailblazing physician and osteopathic medicine leader Teresa Hubka DO ('89) FACOOG (dist.) FACOG CS, will deliver the keynote address at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' 125th Commencement in May.

MILAN, ILLINOIS (April 28, 2025) — In the heart of Milan, Illinois, a quiet but powerful force for good has been changing lives for over a decade — the Milan Christian Food Pantry.

Behind its day-to-day operations lies a story of vision, generosity, and the enduring impact of philanthropy, most notably through the Brissman Foundation, a private foundation with administrative and grantmaking services provided by the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 28, 2025) — The Quad Cities Chamber is hosting a Student Success Symposium April 29, 2025, 9:30AM-1:45PM, at the RiverCenter, Davenport. The Symposium will host 110 students from nine high schools from throughout the Quad Cities.

PELLA, IOWA (April 28, 2025) — Central College President Mark Putnam announced the public launch of "A World of Good." The $50 million initiative aims to generate unprecedented support for scholarships and endowments for student experiences, academic innovation, community partnerships, and long-term sustainability.

The campaign also emphasizes service to others, encouraging volunteerism as a core part of its mission.

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