GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (December 3, 2024) — A recent Progressive Policy Institute report purports to examine the impact of charter schools on the achievement of students who remain enrolled in district-run public schools. Based on the data in the report, however, it shows only a weak relationship between the presence of charter schools and increases in achievement for all students, which contradicts the report’s claims, according to a new review.

Concert-goers join in the singing of 'Silent Night' at last year's "Christmas at Monmouth" event

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 3, 2024) — The can't-miss concert event of the season will be held December 7 when Monmouth College hosts it annual "Christmas at Monmouth" event.

Free and open to the public, "Christmas at Monmouth" will be presented at 7:30PM in the Kasch Performance Hall of Dahl Chapel and Auditorium.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 2, 2024) — The Last Picture House will welcome author Rachel Yoder with a screening of the new Amy Adams film Nightbitch, adapted from her 2021 novel. The film will screen on Friday December 13, 7PM, and will be followed by an in-person Q&A with Rachel Yoder. Tickets are on sale at lastpicturehouse.com and in the lobby of The Last Picture House in downtown Davenport.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 2, 2024) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Marketing and Communications Department has won five prestigious 2024 Best of District VI awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. CASE awards recognize institutions that set the bar for excellence in alumni relations, fundraising, advancement services, special events, and marketing and communications. The winning projects include the following: