MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 12, 2025) — While most Monmouth College seniors were busy tackling capstone projects and planning post-graduate life, business majors Jackson Bergren and Kyler Pessman found themselves with something else on their hands: time. With Bergren finishing his Fighting Scots football career and both friends entering their final semester, they began filling the void in an unconventional way - by making funny videos.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 12, 2025) — Twin Shores, Geifman First Equity and RILCO Inc (Ownership Group: GRT Property Group) will host a groundbreaking on Thursday, June 26, 2025, 9AM. The new development will be at 3491 Forest Grove Dr and 3457 Forest Grove Dr, on the southwest corner of Forest Grove Dr and Devils Glen Rd in Bettendorf: Whitey’s — 3491 Forest Grove Dr; Multi-tenant building with Hungry Hobo and The Cities Private Wealth Group (Ameriprise Financial Services Inc)

BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA (June 12, 2025) — More than 3,800 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the spring 2025 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the Dean's List.

To earn Dean's List distinctions in SDSU's colleges, students must have completed a minimum of twelve credits and must have earned at least a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Overall, 3,820 students from 37 states and 33 foreign nations are on the list.

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (June 12, 2025) — As part of Commencement Week 2025, Knox College hosted various ceremonies to honor academic and award winners for the 2024-2025 school year. Below is a list of award winners and their awards.

SENIOR AWARDS

SENIOR PRIZES AND AWARDS

AWARDS/HONORS

American Studies

Hermann R Muelder Prize

Bryce Sebastian Woodard — East Peoria, Illinois

Anthropology and Sociology

Howell Atwood Award

Winter Goodner