LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN (January 14, 2020) — The following area students have been named to the Dean's List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the fall semester of the 2019-20 academic year, ending December 2019.        Qualification for the Dean's List is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible, students must have earned not less than a 3.5 semester grade-point average and carried a minimum of 12 credits.  

FAYETTE, IOWA (January 14, 2020) — The online undergraduate programs at Upper Iowa University (UIU) are once again ranked among the top online bachelor degree programs nationwide by US News and World Report. The recognition also includes being ranked among the best online programs for veterans.

WASHINGTON DC (January 14, 2020) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the results of the Taiwan election:

On Saturday, the 23 million proud people of Taiwan exercised their democratic right to select their own leaders.

I congratulate President Tsai [Ing-wen] on her reelection.

I would also like to take this moment to congratulate Taiwan for being a shining light amidst dark times in other parts of East Asia.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 13, 2020) — WQPT, PBS for the Quad Cities Region, and the QC VET Center will host the 3rd Annual Patriot Derby Challenge on Saturday, February 15, at Western Illinois University — Quad Cities Campus (3300 River Drive, Moline).