BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Bettendorf Middle School (BMS) is bringing color, energy, and community spirit to campus with its second Color Run, happening on Friday, October 10, 2025 during the final hour of the school day.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 2, 2025) — Monmouth College has been awarded a highly competitive TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant from the US Department of Education, totaling $1.3 million over five years. This funding will allow Monmouth to expand its commitment to supporting students who are first-generation, low-income, or have disabilities as they work toward earning their Bachelor's degree.

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (October 2, 2025) — More than 11,500 University of Maryland Global Campus students were named to the Dean's List for the summer 2025 term. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

The following students from the area were named to the Dean's List:

Christopher Bliss of Park View (52748)

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 30, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences has promoted Dave Williams MBA to the role of director of development and planned giving.