LENEXA, KANSAS (May 29, 2020) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working closely with The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and all of its federal, state, tribal, and local partners to move forward toward Opening up America Again. From practicing social distancing to continuing to clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, all Americans can play a role in reducing the risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.

CANTON, MISSOURI (May 29, 2020) — Culver-Stockton College recently recognized 205 students on its dean's list for academic achievement during the spring 2020 semester.

Coral Dillie of Davenport, Iowa, was named to the list.

Students on the dean's list have earned between a 3.5 and 3.99 grade-point average and were enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours with no grade lower than a C.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 29, 2020) — The Scott County Sheriff has announced the first positive case of COVID-19 in the Scott County Jail. Recently an inmate was booked into the jail on new charges. Prior to being brought to jail, the inmate, who was not showing symptoms, was tested for COVID-19 based on a statement that the inmate believed they would test positive.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 29, 2020) — On Saturday, June 6, teams from 60 GiGi's Playhouse locations and startups nationwide will take to the streets, parks, bike trails, and basement treadmills, set on amassing 7 million "steps to accept," enough steps to span the entire United States. The challenge invites supporters of acceptance, in all its forms, to join the effort by signing up online to begin logging their steps.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 29, 2020) — Delta Dental of Iowa is announcing additional relief programs for members, employers, and dentists affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These programs are designed to offer financial assistance as dental offices begin to reopen and premium credits to members who may have had to delay dental and vision care. In addition, members can choose to pay their premium credits forward to support food insecurity issues facing Iowans.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (May 29, 2020) — The University of Utah congratulates more than 7,500 students who were named to the Spring 2020 Dean's List. The following local students made the list:

Alec Carton of Rock Island, whose major is listed as Pre Computer Science BS.

Max Schultz of Milan, whose major is listed as Biology BS and Health, Society and Policy HBS.

WASHINGTON DC (May 29, 2020) — As we celebrate American Wetlands Month, hundreds of bird species will benefit from $160 million in funding for various wetland conservation projects in North America. The funding was approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, which is chaired by Secretary of the Interior David L Bernhardt.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 29, 2020) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE series of virtual art workshops called “Creative Sessions” on Mondays at 10AM in June, 2020. Creative sessions are designed and facilitated by Pamela Crouch, Executive Director of Living Proof Exhibit.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 29, 220) — Iowa PBS will bring science into viewers' living rooms through demonstrations at the Science Center of Iowa with a new, education-based series, "Go Beyond." Airing on Iowa PBS .1 Fridays, June 12, 19, and 26 at 11:30AM and 4:30PM, the series will feature fun explorations and experiments, and encourage children to examine the world within their own reach.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 29, 2020) — The Ascentra Credit Union Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2020 Leadership Grants. This spring, the foundation awarded a total of $21,000 to 29 different organizations and charities throughout the region.

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