ANKENY, IOWA (May 19, 2025) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board today applauded Representative Ashley Hinson for spearheading a bipartisan letter to President Trump urging swift action to strengthen the Renewable Fuel Standard. The letter called for setting robust Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026 and beyond.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 19, 2025) — The Bettendorf Community School District is proud to host its Annual Future Ready Week from May 19 to May 23 across all school buildings. This week-long celebration is designed to inspire and support students as they explore future career pathways and post-secondary opportunities.

The eleven-member administrative team at the Illinois High School Association includes a trio of former Fighting Scots — Craig Anderson '91 (speaking), Chris Schwarz '09 (left), and Matt Troha ('04), who was unable to attend the event

LEBANON, ILLINOIS (May 19, 2025) — Donovan Isaiah Rogers of Rock Island, Ill., has graduated from McKendree University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in business administration.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 19, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the appointment of Sarah Martz as Chair of the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC). Martz has served as an IUC commissioner since May 2023.

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (May 19, 2025) — Marshall University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Kelly D Bradley as the new dean of the College of Education and Professional Development, effective September 8.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 19, 2025) On a Sunday afternoon that lived up to its name, 1972 graduate Lon Helton gave the main address to the 142 members of Monmouth College's Class of 2025 at his alma mater's 168th annual Commencement Exercises, which was held on the Wallace Hall Plaza in beautiful 65-degree weather.

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA (May 19, 2025) — Abigail Leigh Hebl of Davenport was among 3,591 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 3, 17, and 18.

Hebl earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering from the College of Engineering.

The graduates are from 57 countries, 46 US states, and 250-plus Nebraska communities.

BOURBONNAIS, ILLINOIS (May 19, 2025) — To qualify for inclusion on the Dean's List, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade-point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

Hattie Hagedorn of Long Grove (52756)

Caden Hart of Andalusia (61232)

Anthony Mata-Bolandi of Moline (61265)

Kierra Ruff of Geneseo (61284)

Madison Zeck of Milan (61264)

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 19, 2025) — Pouding chômeur, a dessert created during the Great Depression in Quebec, is one of the featured foods offered during an around-the-world dinner for the Scott County Democrats annual Red White and Blue Dinner on Saturday, June 28.

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