ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2026) — Rock Island Downtown Alliance hosts Second Saturdays, presented by Gas and Electric Credit Union, starting June 13 bringing more energy, activity and reasons to explore downtown alongside the QC Farmers Market.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 11, 2026) — Pending approval by the Bettendorf Community School District Board of Education, Dr Lorry Wilson has been selected as the District’s next Executive Director of Student Services. Dr Wilson will begin her new role on July 1, 2026.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2026) — Moline Regional Community Foundation is excited to welcome Brian Laufenberg to its Board of Directors, where he brings more than forty years of financial services experience and a commitment to exceptional professional relationships and community service.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (June 11, 2026) — Milwaukee School of Engineering congratulates students named to the Spring Semester 2026 Dean's List.

Campbell Brock of Port Byron was named to the Dean's List with High Honors. Brock is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at MSOE.

Arianna Vesey of Bettendorf was named to the Dean's List with High Honors. Vesey is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering at MSOE.

CEDARVILLE, OHIO (June 11, 2026) — When a government shutdown from October 1 to November 12, 2025, halted operations in Washington DC, Cedarville University junior Paige Johnson suddenly found her participation in the White House Internship Program on pause. The unexpected disruption became one of the defining moments of a semester that tested her resilience, faith, and calling.

FAYETTE, IOWA (June 11, 2026) — Upper Iowa University announced that it has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly School designation.

Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 3,200 companies participated in the survey.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 11, 2026) — Late Nite Catechism has been rescheduled and reimagined for the holidays. Prepare for a holiday mystery extravaganza with Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold, presented by Entertainment Events Inc at 7PM, Monday, December 14, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center on the University of Dubuque campus. Tickets for the original Late Nite Catechism performance will be refunded.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2026) — The students on this list achieved a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale while taking at least 3.0 academic credits during the Spring 2026 semester at Monmouth College.

Nylea Cruz of Silvis (61282)

Connor Deem of Andalusia (61232)

Thomas Henson of Geneseo (61254)

Ivan Iverson of Bettendorf (52722)

Nyx King of Rock Island (61201)

Natalie Morrow of Silvis (61282)

Averi Rangel of Moline (61265)

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 11, 2026) — The YWCA Quad Cities (513 17th St, Rock Island) invites the community to kick off summer at its Summer Block Jam, a free, family-friendly event designed to celebrate connection, community, and the start of the summer season.

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN (June 11, 2026) — Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, celebrates the following students for completing their degree requirements in May 2026.

Annika Zemek of Moline, IL (61265) graduated Magna Cum Laude earning a degree/s in Psychology.

Taylor Minnaert of Geneseo, IL (61254) graduated Summa Cum Laude earning a degree/s in Psychology and Criminal Justice.

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