06 Dec 2024

Harris-Stowe State University Launches STEM Capital Campaign with $500,000 Gift from PENN Entertainment

By Jasmine D Evans

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI (December 6, 2024) — Harris-Stowe State University (HSSU) is taking a bold step toward advancing STEM education with the launch of its STEM Capital Campaign. This transformative effort is being supported by a $500,000 gift from PENN Entertainment Inc (“PENN”), the operator of Hollywood Casino St Louis and River City Casino, properties located in the St Louis area.

06 Dec 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Disaster Proclamation for Highly-Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Sioux County

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 6, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has authorized a disaster proclamation for Sioux County, Iowa, effective immediately through January 5, 2025.

06 Dec 2024

McLaughlin Motors Body Shop Earns Official Certification

By Merit Pages

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 6, 2024) — McLaughlin Motors Body Shop has been certified by Collision Performance Network, a division of OEC, for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training, and facilities necessary to repair participating automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications. In achieving their certification, McLaughlin Motors Body Shop is now an integral part of the most advanced repair-capable and efficient collision-repair Network in the country.

06 Dec 2024

Happy Joe’s Launches Hollie Matthys’ Scholarship Award

By Jay Brasher

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 6, 2024) — Happy Joe’s, the rapidly-growing Iowa-born pizza and ice cream brand, has announced the inaugural recipient of its recently-created Hollie Matth

06 Dec 2024

Gov Kim Reynolds Extends Harvest Proclamation

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 6, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure.

04 Dec 2024

National Association of Teachers of Singing Fall Auditions

By Julie Thomas

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN (December 4, 2024) — Carthage College students participated in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) 2024 fall auditions. The Wisconsin NATS Student Auditions took place November 1-2, 2024, at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts. The following students were involved:

Trevor Milne from Davenport, Iowa, was a first-place finalist.

Josephine Winter Roland from Moline, Illinois, was a third-place finalist.

04 Dec 2024

Palmer College of Chiropractic Accepts Students for Enrollment

By Kelsey Hollis

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 4, 2024) — The following students were accepted for the 2024 fall trimester in the General Science, Bachelor of Science program at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Scott Betterton of Bettendorf, Iowa

Caleb Bodin of Davenport, Iowa

Ethan Boland of Bettendorf, Iowa

Hannah Bredikhin of Davenport, Iowa

Suji Butler of Bettendorf, Iowa

Payton Coyle of Davenport, Iowa

04 Dec 2024

Carthage College Recognizes Kaeleen Smith of Moline, Illinois, as a 2024-25 Student Government Leader

By Julie Thomas

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN (December 4, 2024) — Kaeleen Smith from Moline, IL is serving as Senior Senator for Carthage College's Student Government during the 2024-25 academic year.

Student Government gives students the responsibility to work with administration and faculty to ensure a high quality of life for all students, academically and socially.

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04 Dec 2024

Augustana College Department of Music presents: Christmas at Augustana

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 4, 2024) — The Augustana College Department of Music presents Christmas at Augustana, December 7 and 8, 2024 in Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island.

04 Dec 2024

Save the Date: Des Moines University Mini Medical School Registration Now Open

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 4, 2024) — High school and college students interested in health-care careers are invited to Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' Mini Medical School, a free four-week program designed to provide hands-on insights into the medical field. Held every Tuesday evening in February 2025, the program offers a unique opportunity to work alongside DMU faculty and students in an engaging, real-world learning environment.

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