MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 17, 2025) — As part of Homecoming weekend festivities at Monmouth College, 2015 graduate Mariela Shaker will be formally announced as the recipient of her alma mater's Distinguished Young Alumnus Award.

The London-based Shaker will not be present to accept the honor, but just a few days later, her husband, Riyad Nicolas, one of the world's leading pianists, will perform a recital on Monmouth's campus.

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (October 17, 2025) — Marshall University has announced that Neighborgall Construction Company has been awarded the winning bid for construction of the Marshall University Institute for Cyber Security (ICS), a $45 million facility that will focus on training the next generation of cyber-professionals.

Construction is set to begin immediately.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 17, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced that her office secured a conviction against Wakinyan Tola Freemont for Homicide by Vehicle — Operating Under the Influence, a class B felony, in Monona County, Iowa, on October 9, 2025.

WAVERLY, IOWA (October 17, 2025) — Charlie Zimmerman has been accepted into the Wartburg College Teacher Education Program.

Zimmerman, of Bettendorf, Iowa, had to demonstrate effective reflective components in teaching and complete several other requirements to be considered for the program.

Admission to the Teacher Education Program allows students to begin professional-education courses in their field.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 17, 2025) — QC Fuel will hold a ribbon cutting on Friday, October 24, 9AM. The new coffee shop is located at 4650 Utica Ridge Rd in Davenport, Iowa.

They offer a variety of coffee, lattes, energy drinks, protein shakes, smoothies, and other drinks along with breakfast, lunch, and baked goods.

Join the Ambassador Program.

Looking to share your love of coffee, protein, smoothie and energy beverages with your friends, family, and followers?

DIXON, IOWA (October 17, 2025) — On Saturday, October 25, 3PM, there will be a Great Pumpkin Atlatl Hunt held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Join Naturalist Mike for a chance to hunt with an atlatl, a primitive hunting weapon originally used to hunt mastodon and bison.

Large target pumpkins and real pumpkins will be set out as targets.

CLIVE, IOWA (October 17, 2025) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has crowned Hometown H

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 17, 2025) — Building on the success of the original No Kings Rally on June 14, 2025, thousands are expected to gather and march at Vander Veer Botanical Park on Saturday, October 18, 11AM, to give voice to grave concerns about the erosion of democracy and human rights under the Trump administration.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 17, 2025) — Visit Quad Cities announces its annual Destination QC! event, taking place Thursday, November 13, 2025. Admission is free, and the community is invited to celebrate the impact of tourism in the Quad Cities region.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (October 17, 2025) — The Niabi Zoo is proud to announce that it has been granted reaccreditation into the Zoological Association of America (ZAA). The ZAA is a non-profit accrediting organization dedicated to responsible wildlife management, wildlife conservation, and education.

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