MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 3, 2026) — In the ancient world, a chief form of advertising was coins. New construction, major religious events or — combining both — new temples were frequently depicted on ancient coins.

Few coins, however, shed light on that period that hasn't already been shined, but there is an exception, which guest speaker Jane Sancinito will discuss in the next archaeology lecture at Monmouth College.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 2, 2026) — Bettendorf Community School District is inviting families of incoming kindergarten students to attend Kindergarten Sneak Peek, a special event designed to help children and parents feel confident and excited about the start of school.

AMES, IOWA (October 30, 2026) — Iowa State University’s Digital Ag Innovation Lab, in partnership with Terraplex Ag, will host a two-day course designed to prepare participants for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam. The workshop will take place November 30 to December 1, 9AM-4PM each day, at the Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab, located at 3800 University Blvd.

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA (October 30, 2026) — Kathryn Jones, a resident of Milan, has been named to the Bob Jones University String Ensemble, one of many instrumental performance groups at BJU.

Jones is a Junior majoring in Performance.

The String Ensemble will perform December 5, 3PM, in War Memorial Chapel on the BJU campus.