14 May 2026

Local Students Named to Spring 2026 Dean's Honor List at Cedarville University

By Mark D Weinstein

CEDARVILLE, OHIO (May 14, 2026) — Students at Cedarville University have been named to the Dean's Honor List for the Spring 2026 semester. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of twelve credit hours.

Selah DeVore of Bettendorf (52722)

Hannah Stortz of Eldridge (52748)

Ella Beazley of Davenport

14 May 2026

Augustana College Recognized as Top College for Innovation

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 14, 2026) — Augustana College received the 2026 Top Colleges for Innovation Award from Insight into Academia magazine, recognizing the college’s work to expand access, strengthen student outcomes and put learning to work in ways that meet students’ needs.

Holly Mendelson, co-owner and publisher of Insight into Academia Magazine, said institutions recognized by the award demonstrate adaptability and leadership.

13 May 2026

Quad City Area High Schools Host QC Career Ready High School Celebration May 14

By Haleigh Hoyt

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 13, 2026) — High school students from around the Quad Cities will gather at United Township High School for the 2026 QC Career Ready High School Celebration (formerly known as Apprenticeship Signing Day)! Each year, we take this opportunity to spotlight the high school students that are choosing to not only complete high school graduation requirements but also begin their career through apprenticeships and internships.

13 May 2026

Monmouth College's Engineering Partnership with Jupiter is Next Associates Topic on May 21

By Barry McNamara

Engineering majors Gianna Maughan and Adrian Outlaw demonstrate how one of the tools that Jupiter has provided the college can be used

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 13, 2026) — A recent cover story in Monmouth College Magazine proclaimed that "Engineering Is Having a Moment" on campus.

13 May 2026

St Ambrose University Welcomes Graduates and Families to 2026 Spring Commencement

By Brian Boesen

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2026) — St Ambrose University will celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 during Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 16, 11:30AM. The ceremony will be held at Vibrant Arena at the MARK (1201 River Dr, Moline, Illinois, 61265). Sister Jane Wakahiu LSOSF PhD will be the keynote speaker.

13 May 2026

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

By Siobhan Lopez

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (May 13, 2026) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May.

13 May 2026

Ken Anderson ('71) to Speak at Augustana College's 166th Commencement

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 13, 2026) — National Football League MVP Ken Anderson (’71) will present the commencement address at Augustana College’s 166th Commencement Convocation at 2PM, Saturday, May 23.

12 May 2026

Free Summer Meals in Bettendorf for Kids

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — The Bettendorf Community School District is collaborating with the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department in providing FREE summer meals to kids — Monday through Friday, June 8 — July 31.

The meals are funded through the USDA Summer Nutrition Programs (SUN Programs) to provide free meals and snacks to children, regardless of income, when school is out.

Breakfast and Lunch:

Mark Twain Elementary

12 May 2026

The University of Dubuque Announces Adventurous Live at Heritage Center 2026-2027 SchoolBus Performance Series

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — Adventures in science, fairytales, oceans, and space await young audiences at the University of Dubuque’s Live at Heritage Center 2026-2027 SchoolBus Performance Series.

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.

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