PELLA, IOWA (January 7, 2026) — Each semester, Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Dean's List. This distinction is reserved for those who have earned a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while completing a minimum of twelve graded-credit hours. The students exemplify academic excellence and a strong commitment to their education. We congratulate them on this well-deserved accomplishment.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 7, 2026) — The Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.

The accreditation, which follows a comprehensive self-study and site visit, allows graduates of the program to sit for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy exam and pursue licensure.

STORM LAKE, IOWA (January 7, 2026) — Buena Vista University congratulates more than 560 students who were named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students achieving a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for the semester.

Jess Daigle of Coal Valley

Ashley Grady of Muscatine

Zoe McCullum of Davenport

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DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 6, 2026) — Chocolate Manor will hold a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their grand opening on Tuesday, January 13, 10AM. The chocolate shop is located at 110 E 2nd Street in downtown Davenport.

Do you love chocolate? So do we! At Chocolate Manor we are passionate about all things chocolate. Our chocolatiers use quality ingredients to create delicious toffee, caramels, creams, truffles, turtles, and more for you to enjoy.