BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 20, 2025) — Paul Norton Elementary is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Outdoor Learning Space, scheduled for Friday, May 23, 3PM. The dedication ceremony will take place at the school’s campus at the corner of Greenbrier Drive and Crow Creek Road, and community members are warmly invited to attend.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 20, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening Iowa’s child-care system by launching a new Statewide Solutions Fund, extending the successful Child Care Assistance pilot program that supports child-care workers, and introducing a Continuum of Care grant to encourage preschool and child care partnerships to provide a full day of care for 4-year-olds.

Sawyer Day receives his Monmouth College diploma from President Patricia Draves

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2025) — When you first meet Sawyer Day, you're struck not just by his intelligence — though that's undeniable — but by his calm confidence and genuine kindness. He's the kind of person who makes excellence look effortless, even though behind it is relentless dedication, a love for learning, and a passion for people.

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA (May 20, 2025) — Students at the University of Evansville are named to the Dean's List every fall and spring semester. To merit the honor of being placed on the Dean's List, a student must have carried a full academic load of twelve hours or more and have earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or above.

Chloe Cline of Ankeny (52722)

Isabella Steele of Bettendorf (52722)

Julie Games of West Union, Iowa, presented the Martin & Julie Games Cheer and Dance Scholarship to 2025 recipient Madelyn Wolf of Atkins, Iowa. A dedicated member of the Peacock Cheer and Dance team, Madelyn is entering her senior year and is pursuing business administration, marketing, and public relations

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2025) — The City of Rock Island and Rock Island Downtown Alliance are excited to welcome the QC Farmers’ Market to the heart of Downtown Rock Island this season.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (May 20, 2025) — Bryce Melton, of Davenport, Iowa, graduated with a Master of Science degree in Sport and Recreation Management.

Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC) is an independent, residential, nationally-ranked Christian college in Milwaukee that serves nearly 1,100 undergraduate and graduate students.

The college, which prepares students for lives of Christian leadership, is recognized for its academic excellence and superior student experience.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 20, 2025) — Edison Academy, an alternative high school program serving students from Bettendorf, North Scott, and Pleasant Valley High Schools, will host a special dedication ceremony to seal a time capsule commemorating its inaugural year at its new location. The event will take place Wednesday, May 21, 12PM, at Edison Academy, 3066 Victoria St, Bettendorf. Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the occasion.

ST. GEORGE, UTAH (May 19, 2025) — Students at Utah Tech University demonstrated remarkable academic talent, with 854 students earning President's List honors in the Spring 2025 semester.

Liam Ben Sadik of Bettendorf, Iowa, was among those honored, earning a spot on the President's List for the spring 2025 semester. To qualify, students had to attain a semester GPA of 3.9 or higher and complete at least 15 credits.

AUSTIN, TEXAS (May 19, 2025) — Catherine Byrne, of Bettendorf, Iowa, graduated with a Doctor Of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas at Austin in spring 2025.

Byrne was one of nearly 9,500 students who received an undergraduate, master's or doctoral degree.

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