12 May 2026

Monmouth College Pipe Band Gets Boost Thanks to Six-Figure Gift From Trustee Gus Hart ('68)

By Barry McNamara

Be it a parade, or a home football game, or the matriculation and Commencement ceremonies that bookend the academic year, the appearance of the Pipe Band lets the audience know it's an authentic Monmouth College event

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2026) — A longtime Monmouth College trustee with a heart for the bagpipes has made a significant gift to his alma mater.

12 May 2026

Putnam Museum to Host Exclusive Couture Preview Event Featuring the Legacy of Nolan Miller and Mark Zunino

By Ellen Lawrence

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — Putnam Museum and Science Center will host an intimate, invitation-only evening celebrating the intersection of fashion, legacy, and philanthropy on Saturday, May 16, 6:30PM, in the museum’s grand lobby.

12 May 2026

Andrew Jones of Moline, Illinois, Inducted into Central College's National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Chapter

By Jeanette Budding

Front Row (left to right): Elaina Wadzinski, Cameron Halbur, Delaney Hefke, Miranda Rieken, Starr Bradley, Kendall Medinger, Kyra Cordes, Alison Egger, and Elizabeth Daleske. Back Row (left to right): Logan McDole, Maison Brandt, Madison DeBruin, George Monreal, Liam Mistlebauer, Sylvia Masumura, and Emilie Bates

12 May 2026

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List

By Siobhan Lopez

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (May 12, 2026) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List. The spring terms run from January to May.

12 May 2026

Local Agencies Call on Illinois General Assembly to Protect Food Security

By Sue Ramsett-Kretz

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2026) — With the passage of HR 1 late last year, local communities are bracing for the impact new work requirements will have on food security for hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans.

As part of the Save Our SNAP (SOS) Coalition, United Way Quad Cities, and River Bend Food Bank are urging the Illinois General Assembly to support gap benefits for Illinois residents who need it the most.

12 May 2026

Quad Cities Comic Con Comes to East Moline May 23-24

By Joey Mills

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2026) — VXV Events is proud to announce the first ever Quad Cities Comic Con (4C) is coming to East Moline. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24 at the Bend XPO and will be a weekend full of celebrities, creators, gaming, cosplay, and fun.

4C is thrilled to bring this first annual event to the Quad Cities with a fantastic lineup of celebrities, creators, and cosplay guests, including:

12 May 2026

Major Campaign Announcement at Field of Dreams Movie Site Featuring Governor Kim Reynolds

By Ellen Goodmann Miller

DYERSVILLE, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — A special announcement related to the continued momentum of the “Bring It Home” campaign will take place at the Field of Dreams Movie Site (28995 Lansing Rd, Dyersville, Iowa) on Thursday May 14, 12:30PM. The event will mark a significant milestone in the effort to preserve, expand, and enhance one of America’s most iconic cultural landmarks.

12 May 2026

David Kietzman Selected as Bettendorf Middle School Associate Principal

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — We are pleased to announce that Dave Kietzman has been selected as the interim Associate Principal at Bettendorf Middle School, beginning in July 2026, pending Board approval.

Kietzman currently serves as Dean of Students at Bettendorf Middle School, where he has led efforts focused on student support, school climate, safety protocols, and behavioral interventions since 2023.

11 May 2026

A Lasting Legacy: Rev Bradley Longfield Retires from Full-Time Teaching

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (May 11, 2026) — An extraordinary era for the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary will come to an end this month as Rev Bradley Longfield PhD, the longest-serving faculty member currently on staff at the Seminary and the University, retires from full-time teaching.

11 May 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences and the University of New England Announce Partnership to Expand Pathways to Podiatric Medicine

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 11, 2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences and the University of New England, a private university in Maine, have entered into a new partnership that expands pathways for UNE students pursuing careers in health sciences.

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