FOREST GROVE, OREGON (March 30, 2020) — Michaela Nash of Rock Island, Illinois, was named to the dean's list at Pacific University for the Fall 2019 semester. The dean's list recognizes undergraduate students in Pacific's College of Arts and Sciences who earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5.

FAYETTE, IOWA (March 30, 2020) — As another example of its response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Upper Iowa University (UIU) has shifted the focus and purpose of its fourth annual Giving Day to "Celebrate UIU Day," scheduled to begin Thursday, April 16. During this time of unforeseen challenges and hardship, the UIU community is reminded of the University's mission to inspire success and empower lives.

CANTON, MISSOURI (March 30, 2020) — Congratulations to Grant Aller on being accepted into Culver-Stockton College's incoming class for the fall 2020 semester.

Aller, from Bettendorf, Iowa, and a senior at Pleasant Valley Community High School, also was awarded the Promise Scholarship, a $6,000 per year scholarship for four years. This scholarship is awarded based upon academic credentials and is renewable provided the student remains in good academic standing.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 30, 2020) — On March 29, The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) was notified of 38 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 336 positive cases. There have been a total of 5,013 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

According to IDPH, one Iowan with COVID-19 passed away Saturday night, an older adult (61-80 years) from Linn County.