21 Apr 2021

Augustana Continues Planning for 2020 and 2021 In-Person Graduation Ceremonies

By Kirby Stockwell

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 21, 2021) — Augustana College will hold three separate graduation ceremonies — one for the class of 2020 and two for the class of 2021 — on Sunday, May 23, in order to allow social distancing of students and families.

"The enthusiasm for celebrating the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021 is as strong as ever," said President Steve Bahls.

20 Apr 2021

QCTrails.org: An Interactive Website Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 20, 2021) — QCTrails.org is a free user-friendly, interactive, and mobile responsive website that serves as a comprehensive resource that highlights multi-purpose trails, parks, and side-paths in the bi-state region. QC Trails is an exciting tool for encouraging and improving local outdoor physical activity throughout the year.

20 Apr 2021

Address Confidentiality Available for Sexual Assault Survivors

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 20, 2021) — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding Iowans that address confidentiality is available for those needing an extra layer of protection. Iowa’s Safe at Home program provides a substitute address for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, and stalking. The program is administered by the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office.

20 Apr 2021

Works by Monmouth College Senior Art Majors Ryan Dawson, Miranda Pasky, and Rebecca Quick on Display

By Duane Bonifer

 

This photo shows works by all three of the Monmouth College senior art majors whose work is on exhibit through May 5 in the Everett Gallery in Hewes Library

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 20, 2021) — The three artists featured in the final exhibit of the academic year at Monmouth College have become good friends.

20 Apr 2021

Iowa PBS Announces FIND Iowa Virtual Field Trips

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 20, 2021) — Take fun, educational virtual field-trips across the state with Iowa PBS Education's newest initiative, 

20 Apr 2021

Monmouth College to Observe Law Day with April 21 Talk Focusing on First Amendment

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 20, 2021) — A legal and religious scholar will be featured as Monmouth College marks its annual observance of Law Day.

A national day meant to reflect on the rule of law and the importance of law in society, Law Day was established in 1958. The annual date is May 1, but the Monmouth College event will be held via Zoom at 7PM on April 21.

20 Apr 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Implores EPA to Fully Back E15 Infrastructure

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 20, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has implored the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to follow through on expanding consumer-access to E15. These comments were submitted during the EPA’s public comment period. Her message can be viewed 

20 Apr 2021

Iowa Workforce Development Encourages Iowans to Be Vigilant, Take Precautions to Protect Identity Following Reports of Increased Fraud Attempts

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 20, 2021) — Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) reports an increase in recent fraudulent activity related to unemployment insurance. This includes claims filed using stolen identities or unauthorized access to an individual’s account, as well as computer-generated claims from a single employer that exceeds the number of employees.

20 Apr 2021

Hemingway Biographer to Speak at WQPT’s Virtual Event

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 20, 2021) — WQPT, PBS for the Quad Cities region began airing Ken Burns’s new three-part, six-hour film Hemingway on Thursday, April 15. Parts two and three air on April 22 and 29 at 9PM.

20 Apr 2021

Bettendorf Educator Nominated for National History Day® Teacher of The Year

By Jill Weitzel

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 20, 2021) — Leigh Ann Schroeder, a teacher at Rivermont Collegiate in Bettendorf, Iowa, was nominated for the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year award in the senior division of the National History Day (NHD) National Contest. The award is sponsored by Patricia Behring in recognition of the pivotal role teachers play in the lives of students.

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