ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 14, 2026) — Augustana student groups will host hands-on activities and events for Earth Week, April 22-28. All are invited to connect with nature and help make an impact on campus.

Organizations include Augie Acres, Sierra Club, Campus Closet, Office of Student Cultural Connection, Student Government Association, Film Club and Delta Chi Theta sorority.

All week:

Augie Acres Fundraiser

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (April 13, 2026) — On April 13, 2026 at approximately 1213 hours, Scott Emergency Communications Center received a report of a two-vehicle accident with injuries at 216th St and Great River Road, just north of LeClaire.

Great River Rd/HWY 67 is a two-lane north/south road in eastern Scott County.

The accident happened between LeClaire and Princeton Iowa at 216th St.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 13, 2026) — This fall, Monmouth College will launch a significant enhancement to its computer-science program through a partnership with Rize Education, a national leader in career-aligned program design. Monmouth's computer science students will be able to pursue one of three new concentrations — cybersecurity, applied artificial intelligence, and web development — giving them a sharper, more targeted path into the technology careers shaping the modern world.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (April 13, 2026) — Angie Brandel EdD, retiring professor of teacher education at the University of Dubuque, will share travel stories that have colored her journey as a Spartan when she presents “Last Lecture: Opening the World Through Travel and Experiential Learning” at 5PM, Wednesday, April 15, in Room 264, Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available beginning at 4:30PM.