20 Jan 2020

Monmouth College Convocation Celebrates King's Bravery, Strength, Action, and Love

By Duane Bonifer

 

MONMOUTH, ILL. (January 20, 2020) — The keynote speaker at Monmouth College's convocation celebrating the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr requested a few words from the Dahl Chapel and Auditorium audience for what he called his "lay-up line" — an opening exercise that warmed him up for the event as he constructed an impromptu poem using those words.

20 Jan 2020

Monmouth Students Study Wildlife, Mayan Ruins on "Eye-Opening" Trip to Belize

By Duane Bonifer

 

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 20, 2020) — In one respect, Monmouth College biology professor James Godde saved the best for last for the 27 students who accompanied him and two other faculty members on a two-week study-abroad trip in January to the Central American countries of Belize and Guatemala.

20 Jan 2020

Keep Iowa Beautiful Photography Contest Winners

By Bill Jackson

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (January 20, 2020) — Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) announced the winners of the 10th Keep Iowa Beautiful Photography Contest aimed at raising awareness of Iowa's natural and environmental beauty. KIB wants to learn what resonates with Iowans based on the photographs they share through this annual photography contest.

20 Jan 2020

The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" at The Paramount Theatre of Cedar Rapids on March 11, 2020

By Kelly Logue

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (January 20, 2020) — The Black Jacket Symphony to perform on March 11, 2020, at the Paramount Theatre of Cedar Rapids. This show is all ages and begins at 8:00PM with doors opening at 7PM.

20 Jan 2020

Heritage Center Acoustics to Shine with Russian State Orchestra

By Stacey Ortman

 

DUBUQUE, IOWA (January 20, 2020) — University of Dubuque Heritage Center continues its seventh annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series with the Siberian State Symphony Orchestra at 7:30PM, Thursday, February 27, in John and Alice Butler Hall.

20 Jan 2020

Final Focus on Rural America Poll Shows a Tight Race

By Katy Siddall

ALBIA, IOWA (January 20, 2020) — Focus on Rural America Co-Founders former Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge and Jeff Link released the results of their latest poll on a conference call with reporters Monday morning.

20 Jan 2020

Executive Power: Alan Dershowitz's Imagination Versus the Constitution

By Thomas L Knapp

"The Constitution," Alan Dershowitz claims, "allocates to the president sole authority over foreign policy (short of declaring war or signing a treaty)." Dershowitz makes that claim by way of defending US president Donald Trump against conviction in the Senate on two articles of impeachment.

17 Jan 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 17, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenat Governor Adam Gregg  released their public schedule for the week of Monday, January 20, 2020-Sunday, January 26, 2020.

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Gov Reynolds, Lt Gov Gregg hold weekly press conference

Robert Ray Conference Room

Iowa State Capitol

Des Moines, IA

10AM

 

17 Jan 2020

Iowa State University Announces Fall 2019 Dean’s List

By Angie Hunt

AMES, Iowa (January 17, 2020) – A total of 10,066 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2019 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.  Students listed below are from your area. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS YEAR, CURRICULM  

17 Jan 2020

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Seeks Graphic Artists for 2020 National Park Residency

By Adam Prato

WEST BRANCH, IOWA (January 17, 2020) — Herbert Hoover National Historic Site is seeking an artist for the national park’s 2020 Artist-in-Residence Program. This year, the park is looking for a graphic artist or designer to create digital content — posters, illustrations, or infographics — that can used in online or print-media. 

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