14 Dec 2020

"Charles A Ficke: The Man and His Mansion," Presented by The Davenport Public Library

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 14, 2020) — Join Dr William Roba on Monday, December 21, 6:30PM, as he presents "Charles A Ficke: The Man and His Mansion." In this brief history of Mr Ficke and his mansion at 1208 Main Street in Davenport, Iowa, we will scratch the surface of this interesting story.

14 Dec 2020

Five Things You May Have Missed About Alzheimer’s Research in 2020

By Lauren Livingston

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 14, 2020) — While the world has been laser-focused on COVID-19 this year — and rightfully so — there were noteworthy developments in Alzheimer’s disease research happening too. From the development and testing of potential new drugs to treat the disease to different ways to reduce risk to the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the brain, there was no shortage of important new research happening this year.

14 Dec 2020

Third Thursday at Hoover's: “The 1929 Christmas Eve White House Fire” Presented by The Davenport Public Library

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 14, 2020) — The Davenport Public Library is pleased to partner with the Hoover Museum and Presidential Library for this live webinar! Join us Thursday, December 17, 6PM, for "The 1929 Christmas Eve White House Fire," presented by Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum Archivist Craig Wright.

11 Dec 2020

Iowa State University College of Human Sciences Announces 2020-2021 Scholarships Awarded

By Carole A Custer

AMES, IOWA (December 11, 2020) — Iowa State University announces scholarships awarded by the College of Human Sciences and its academic units to students for the 2020-21 academic year.

Zoe Allert, a Child, Adult, and Family Services major from Blue Grass (52726), received the Marjorie McKinley Memorial Fund.

11 Dec 2020

FCC Awards Over $140 Million to Iowa Broadband Providers

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 11, 2020) — The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced that it has awarded $143,892,544.40 to 11 broadband providers to bring broadband to rural Iowa. The Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction is a federal program focusing on bringing broadband to 10 million Americans.

11 Dec 2020

Augustana College Launches TRIO Program for High-Need Students

By Kirby Stockwell

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 11, 2020) — Augustana College will launch the TRIO Scholars Program in early 2021 to bolster the academic, graduation, and career success of students.

10 Dec 2020

Katherine Sturmer of Blue Grass, Iowa, Graduates from The University of Tampa

By Merit Pages

TAMPA, FLORIDA (December 10, 2020) — Katherine Sturmer of Blue Grass, Iowa, graduated from The University of Tampa on Saturday, December 5. Sturmer graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

10 Dec 2020

Fleet Foxes' Lead Singer Robin Pecknold Performing December 21; Parquet Courts and The Decemberists' Colin Meloy Live Streams Tonight

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10 Dec 2020

Taylor White of Muscatine, Iowa, Among Students Named to Missouri Valley College's Fall 2020 Dean's List

By Danielle Durham

MARSHALL, MISSOURI (December 10, 2020) — Dr Diane Bartholomew, vice president of academic affairs for Missouri Valley College, has announced the Fall 2020 Dean's List. The requirements for the Dean's List are a 3.3 or higher grade-point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester; and no "D," "F," or "Incomplete" grades for the semester. The following student from the area was named to the Dean's List:

10 Dec 2020

Monmouth College Receives Grant from Community Health Foundation of Warren and Henderson Counties to Administer COVID-19 Tests

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 10, 2020) — Monmouth College has received a grant to help the Monmouth-Warren County community intensify its battle against the COVID-19 virus.

The College has received a $150,000 grant from the Community Health Foundation of Warren and Henderson Counties to purchase 5,000 SHIELD Illinois tests, which the College will help administer to the Monmouth-Warren County community for a nominal fee.

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