03 Feb 2021

University of Iowa Celebrates Double Majors Among Fall 2020 Graduates

By Rick Klatt

IOWA CITY, IOWA (February 3, 2021) — Despite the many unprecedented challenges of the past year, University of Iowa students continued to excel; and perhaps the best example of that commitment is the more than 1,800 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who graduated at the conclusion of the 2020 fall semester. That total included 157 students who earned multiple degrees.

02 Feb 2021

Mount Mercy University announces Fall 2020 Dean's List

By Madelyn Orton

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (February 2, 2021) — The following students have been named to the Dean's List following Mercy University's fall semester.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME

Bettendorf, IA

Jenna Duncan

Hannah Mausser

02 Feb 2021

Pro Iowa, Krause+ and the City of Des Moines to Reimagine the Dico Superfund Site

By Megan Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 2, 2021) — Pro Iowa, the campaign working to bring professional soccer to Iowa, is working in partnership with Krause+, the real-estate development arm of Krause Group, and the City of Des Moines, to drive revitalization of areas in Downtown Des Moines, including transformation of the Dico Superfund site, into a community space with connectivity to recreation, housing, commerce, and entertainment.

02 Feb 2021

Iowa PBS Presents "Gardening with Steil 2"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (February 2, 2021) — Anticipation is growing for Iowa PBS's latest gardening special. Gardening with Steil 2 premieres on-air and online Saturday, February 20, 2PM, as part of Festival 2021. The program will be rebroadcast Sunday, February 21, 12PM, and Saturday, March 13, 4PM, on statewide Iowa PBS.

01 Feb 2021

Robert Hengst of Bettendorf, Iowa, among Minnesota State College Southeast Fall 2020 President's List

By Katryn Conlin

WINONA/RED WING, MINNESOTA (February 1, 2021) — Minnesota State College Southeast in Red Wing and Winona, Minnesota, is proud to announce the President's List for Fall Semester 2020:

HOMETOWN, STATE; ZIP CODE, NAME

Bettendorf, IA52722, Robert Hengst

01 Feb 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Michael Bousselot to Be the New Director of the Dept of Management

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 1, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Michael Bousselot to be the new director at the Iowa Department of Management. Bousselot’s appointment is effective Monday, February 8, 2021. His appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.

01 Feb 2021

Monmouth College's "Light This Candle" Capital Campaign Soars Past $60 Million Mark

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 1, 2021) — Monmouth College's Light This Candle Campaign has reached an impressive milestone, climbing past the $60 million mark with almost two years remaining.

The campaign, which formally kicked off in March 2019, aims to raise a minimum of $75 million by December 31, 2022.

01 Feb 2021

Dennis Vanderginst Named to List of Super Lawyers for 2021

By Jamie Bellagamba

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 1, 2021) — Super Lawyers, a well-respected attorney rating service, has again named Dennis VanDerGinst to its list of Illinois “Super Lawyers.” The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations, and is bestowed on lawyers who have attain

01 Feb 2021

"Cover Up" with Historic Quilts at the Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

 

Early 19 century toy sewing machine and accessories, on display February 6 to April 4 at the Muscatine Art Center

29 Jan 2021

African American Leadership Society celebrates Black History Month with Video Series to Promote Black Experience in the Quad Cities

By Kevin Smith

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 29, 2021) — As the nation celebrates Black History Month, United Way Quad Cities and its African American Leadership Society (AALS) are working with community partners to make it easy to learn about local racial disparities and to lift up contributions and successes of Black Quad Citizens.

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