Mike Main MD, Central Board of Trustee, cardiologist and 1987 Central graduate, addresses the students with words of inspiration

PELLA, IOWA (May 26, 2026) — Central College recognized 251 graduates during Commencement 2026 on May 16, in PH Kuyper Gymnasium on Central's campus.

Andrew Cotty of Geneseo (61254), graduated with major(s) in Accounting and Business Management and minors in Religion.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 26, 2026) — Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois is pleased to share an upcoming workshop, offered at no charge, providing an overview of clinical trial fundamentals, helping participants understand what clinical trials are and how they work. It explores reasons a patient might consider participating in a clinical trial, including access to new treatments and contributing to medical research.

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (May 26, 2026) — The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 58th Annual Geneseo Music Festival, taking place Father’s Day Weekend, June 19–21, 2026, in Geneseo. The festival promises a full weekend of entertainment and community celebration featuring live music, food vendors, parades, family activities, arts and crafts vendors, and events for all ages.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 26, 2026) — Coe College recognized 113 students as members of the 2026 Spring Term Dean's List. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the term and rank in the top 10% of the student body. Local students to make the Dean's List include:

Trent Allen of Le Claire

Brandon Stone of Port Byron

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 26, 2026) — Strategic America (SA), an integrated marketing and communications firm headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, announces the appointment of Matt Strawn as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 8. Strawn succeeds John Schreurs, who announced his retirement following a 43-year career at SA, the final ten as President and CEO.

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — The driver of the school bus involved in this incident has been identified as Boise C Schoonover of rural Davenport. Mr Schoonover was cited for FAIL TO YIELD UPON ENTERING THROUGH HIGHWAY.  IA code 321.321

The driver of the pick-up truck has been identified as Barry F Parsons of Wheatland. Mr Parsons was not cited for the incident.

The investigation into this incident is complete.

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (May 21, 2026) — Hannah Gault, an Elementary Middle Education major from Moline, Illinois, and member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women's swimming and diving team(s), was one of 75 Warhawks who were recognized as 2025-26 Chancellor's Scholar-Athletes.

Gault was recognized in a ceremony this month by Chancellor Corey A King and Director of Athletics Ryan Callahan.

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN (May 21, 2026) — The Aspire Program's intern awards highlighted students who have gained real-world experience to complement their classroom learning. Awards were presented across six categories: for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, government internships, on-campus internships, research internships, and clinical-based internships.

The Aspire Program at Carthage College is nationally recognized for its innovative approach to career development.

MONROE, LOUISANA (May 21, 2026) — Samuel Skarich, a Business Administration major from Davenport, Iowa, was named to the University of Louisiana Monroe's Spring 2026 Dean's List.

Eligibility for the Dean's List requires full-time enrollment (minimum of twelve semester hours completed) and the list is calculated based on the following GPA hours and term GPA: An undergraduate student is required to earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average.

BOURBONNAIS, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2026) — 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.

Brie Deblaey of Rapids City (61278)

Grace Durian of Geneseo (61254)

Hattie Hagedorn of Long Grove (52756)

Caden Hart of Andalusia (61232)

Lindsay Herington of Geneseo (61254)

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