16 Dec 2020

Augustana College Moves Up 12 Spots in International Student-Enrollment Ranking

By Kirby Stockwell

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 16, 2020) — Now ranking twenty-fourth in the nation for number of international students, as ranked by The Institute of International Education, Augustana College continues to climb the ranks among baccalaureate colleges in the 2020 Open Doors

15 Dec 2020

VanDerGinst Law Accepting Cases Related to Small-Business Interruption Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

By Jamie Bellagamba

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 15, 2020) — VanDerGinst Law has announced that the firm will be filing claims on behalf of small businesses for pandemic-related financial losses occurring due to governmental shutdowns or restrictions. Potential claims fall under business interruption clauses that many businesses carry.

14 Dec 2020

Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Joyce Flinn to Retire

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 14, 2020) — Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Joyce Flinn has announced her retirement, effective January 29, 2021. Governor Kim Reynolds will announce an interim director at a later date.

14 Dec 2020

Iowa to Return CARES Funds for IT Expenses, Will Continue to Pursue Critical Upgrades

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 14, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds has directed the Iowa Department of Management to return $21 million to Iowa’s Coronavirus Relief Fund.

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.

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