27 Jan 2025

Lewis University Honors Local Students on 2024 Fall Dean's List

By Kathrynne Skonicki

ROMEOVILLE, ILLINOIS (January 27, 2025) — Just over 1,700 students were honored on the Lewis University Dean's List for the 2024 Fall Semester. To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of twelve credit hours during the semester with a grade-point average of at least 3.5 and with no "D" or "F" grades.

Local students are included in the recognition.

Johan Gonzalez of Moline (61265) is studying Physics at Lewis University Aviation Science Technology.

27 Jan 2025

Quad Cities Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

By Megan Wright

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 27, 2025) — Quad Citians Linda Andry, Kristen Roberts, and Laura Scott have been named to the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s board of directors.

24 Jan 2025

Works by New Monmouth College Art Faculty Member Kristin Beaver Now on Display

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 24, 2025) — A new member of Monmouth College's art faculty is featured in an exhibition that opened earlier this month in the school's Len G Everett Gallery.

24 Jan 2025

Local Students Named to University of Mississippi Fall 2024 Chancellor's Honor Roll

By Jacob Batte

UNIVERSITY, MISSISSIPPI (January 24, 2025) — The University of Mississippi announced students named to the Fall 2024 Honor Roll lists. The following local students were named to the Chancellor's Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00:

Alexis Panther, of Davenport, Iowa, in the BAccy in Accountancy program.

Ellie Samec, of Bettendorf, Iowa, in the BS in Biological Science program.

24 Jan 2025

Jacob Rapps of Geneseo, Illinois, Named to Fall 2024 Chancellor's List in the University of Arkansas's Fulbright College

By Grant Schol

Snow blanketed the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville the week before spring 2025 classes began. Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 8,000 students who study and conduct research across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social-science disciplines

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS (January 24, 2025) — Jacob Rapps of Geneseo was named to the Fall 2024 Chancellor's List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas.

24 Jan 2025

Tri-State Food Group Offers Many Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

By Liz Dueland

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (January 24, 2025) — Upscale caterer to the Tri-State area, Peppercorn Food Company, offers a Valentine’s Day dining experience, a charcuterie class, and new composed charcuterie boxes for Valentine’s Day gifting.

24 Jan 2025

Scott County Residents Have Millions in Forgotten Assets

By Jacob Holck

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 24, 2025) — State Treasurer Roby Smith is spreading the word about National Unclaimed Property Day, celebrated annually on February 1. "This is a great opportunity to raise awareness and encourage Iowans to search for their name, the names of those they know and their favorite businesses.

24 Jan 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Introduces Bill to Restrict Cell Phones in School, Prioritizing Learning and Mental Health

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 24, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released a bill to restrict students’ cell-phone use during instructional time. The bill establishes a floor, or a minimum standard, that all Iowa school districts will be required to adopt by July 1, 2025.

24 Jan 2025

Michael Cumberbatch of Davenport, Iowa, Named to McDaniel College Dean's List

By Cheryl Knauer

WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND (January 24, 2025) — Michael Cumberbatch of Davenport, Iowa (52807), has been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the McDaniel College fall 2024 Dean's List with Highest Honors.

Highest honors are earned for a semester grade-point average of 3.90 or higher, high honors for a grade-point average of 3.70-3.89, and honors for a 3.50-3.69 grade-point average.

23 Jan 2025

Local Bike Shop Owners to Speak on Economic and Health Impacts of Cycling and Trails at Upcoming Bike Banquet

By Sarah Brune

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 23, 2025) — A dozen Des Moines area bike-shop owners are scheduled to speak on the economic impact of cycling on their businesses and local economies at the upcoming Iowa Bicycle Coalition Bike Banquet on Saturday. The Iowa Bicycle Coalition will release the results of its highly-anticipated statewide Economic and Health Impacts of Cycling and Trails Study at the event.

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