04 May 2020

Upper Iowa University Alumnus to Deliver Virtual Commencement Address

By Karl Easttorp

FAYETTE, IOWA (May 4, 2020) — An Upper Iowa University (UIU) alumnus will deliver the commencement address during the University's first virtual graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 9.

01 May 2020

Bettendorf STEAM LAB Students Produce, Donate Protective Equipment During COVID-19 crisis

By Beréskin Gallery and Art Academy

 

Ranai Srivastav, a senior at Pleasant Valley High School, shows mask extender-straps produced by students in the STEAM on Wheels program that have been donated to frontline workers in the Quad-Cities. More below.

01 May 2020

Monmouth College Media Students Staying Busy by Telling Their Pandemic Stories

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILINOIS (May 1, 2020) — When Monmouth College communication studies faculty member Chris Goble drew up his syllabus for his "Radio Workshop" course for the spring semester, he didn't have a series titled "Pandemic Podcast" scheduled.

01 May 2020

Nevada Senior Awarded $2,000 Special Education Teacher Scholarship

By Tammy Votava

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (May 1, 2020) — Senior Erica Sporrer of Nevada Schools is the recipient of the 2020 Special Education Teacher Scholarship of Iowa in recognition for her academic accomplishments, volunteerism, extracurricular activities, and educational goals.

01 May 2020

Reps Dave Loebsack, Cindy Axne, and Abby Finkenauer Call on President Trump to Use Defense Production Act for Protective Equipment for Meat-Processing Plants

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 1, 2020) — Today, Representatives Dave Loebsack (IA-02), Cindy Axne (IA-03), and Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) sent a 

01 May 2020

34th Annual Iowa Senior Games to be Postponed

By Cory Kennedy

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 1, 2020) — The Iowa Sports Foundation has postponed the main weekend of the 2020 Iowa Senior Games due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 15 sports of the main weekend were scheduled for June 3-7 in West Des Moines. Replacement dates are to be determined.

01 May 2020

Matthew Pham of Davenport, Iowa, Initiated into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

By Carole A Custer

AMES, IOWA (May 1, 2020) — Matthew Pham, an Iowa State University student from Davenport, Iowa, was initiated into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society this May. The initiates were recognized with a virtual initiation.

01 May 2020

Curbside Concerts Expanding to Bring Music to The QCA

By Alex Burkamper

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 1, 2020) — The River Music Experience is expanding its new Curbside Concerts program thanks to a generous sponsorship gift from Russell Construction. The program, which began April 23, brings together local musicians and RME staff to provide live music in neighborhoods and community sites throughout the Quad Cities during a time of social distancing.

01 May 2020

East Sac Senior Maggie Gosch Awarded $2K Star Student Scholarship

By Tammy Votava

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (May 1, 2020) — Senior Maggie Gosch of East Sac Schools is the recipient of the 2020 Star Student Scholarship of Iowa in recognition for her academic achievements, leadership, extracurricular activities, and educational goals.

01 May 2020

FDA Includes Ventilator Developed by NASA in Ventilator Emergency Use Authorization

By David Arvelo

WASHINGTON DC (May 1, 2020) — The US Food and Drug Administration included, under the ventilator Emergency-Use Authorization (EUA), a ventilator developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which is tailored to treat patients with COVID-19.

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