15 Feb 2021

Emotions Have “a History,” Says Scholar Who Will Deliver Monmouth College's Fox Lecture

By Duane Bonifer

 

David Konstan, a professor of classics at New York University

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 15, 2021) — Can a person be angry at someone and afraid of them at the same time?

15 Feb 2021

New 2021 Micro Grants and Core Grant Applications for 2022 Programs Open

By Iowa Womens Foundation

CORALVILLE, IOWA (February 15, 2021) — Applications are now being accepted for 2022 grants. To be eligible, proposed projects must focus primarily on serving the needs and aspirations of women and girls in Iowa. To this end, six specific areas have been identified as the most critical barriers for Iowa women and girls, and all grant applications must address one of these barriers.

12 Feb 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Proclamation Easing Propane Transport Rules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 12, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation that will ease transport rules for propane in Iowa.

12 Feb 2021

Monmouth College's Anne Mamary Produces New Book on Harry Potter

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 12, 2021) — Monmouth College philosophy professor Anne Mamary has been a huge fan of the Harry Potter series for two decades, so much so that she even teaches a course called “Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Soul.”

12 Feb 2021

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Announces Chancellor's List

By Merit Pages

PLATTEVILLE, WISCONSIN (February 12, 2021) — The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced its Chancellor's List, honoring those with perfect 4.0 grade-point averages for the fall 2020 semester.

Students from this area who earned the 4.0 grade-point average include:HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, MAJOR(S)

Davenport, IA

12 Feb 2021

Local Students Among University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Fall 2020 Dean's List, Honor Roll

By Merit Pages

OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN (February 12, 2021) — University of Wisconsin Oshkosh officials have announced students who qualified for the Dean's List and Honor Roll in fall 2020 across all three campuses (Oshkosh, Fond du Lac and Fox Cities).

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, ACADEMIC LEVEL, HONOR

Clinton, IA

12 Feb 2021

Simpson College Announces Madison DePover of Rock Island, Illinois, as Fall 2020 Dean's List Recipient

By Cathy Cole

INDIANOLA, IOWA (February 12, 2021) — Madison DePover of Rock Island, Illinois, has been named to the fall 2020 Dean's List at Simpson College.

DePover qualified for the academic honor by earning a minimum 3.70 grade-point average during the semester. DePover attended Rock Island High School.

12 Feb 2021

Redlining: A History of Systemic Racism in Our Community Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Lexie Reiling

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 12, 2021) — Join us Monday, February 22, 6:30PM, for a virtual presentation by the Davenport Civil Rights Commission. Davenport is not immune to racism. Learn about redlining in historic neighborhoods and other systemic discrimination issues that have happened in Davenport.

12 Feb 2021

Simpson College Announces Local Students as President's List Recipients

By Cathy Cole

INDIANOLA, IOWA (February 12, 2021) — Simpson College announced that 135 students made the President's List for the 2020 fall semester. Students named to the President's List achieved a 4.00 grade point average.

Local students achieving the academic honor include:

Maya Gault of Moline, Illinois, who attended Moline High School

11 Feb 2021

Debra Lowman of West Liberty, Iowa, Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

By Mike Klein

MADISON, WISCONSIN (February 11, 2021) — Nearly 3,000 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison during a virtual commencement ceremony on December 13, 2020.

The ceremony, forced online because of the Coronavirus pandemic, was for Doctoral, Bachelor's, Master's, and law graduates.

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