WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 23, 2025) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has appointed Erfan Mojaddam EdM, as its new chief information officer. He will start his duties September 15, 2025.

Mojaddam brings nearly two decades of experience in educational technology, data innovation, and digital transformation, including leadership roles at Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley.

BETTENDOR, IOWA (June 19, 2025) — Bettendorf High School proudly sponsors the Hall of Honor — a prestigious recognition program established to celebrate outstanding alumni who have earned distinction through exceptional achievements and contributions to society.

The Hall of Honor seeks to recognize graduates who have:

WAVERLY, IOWA (June 17, 2025) — Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 318 students during Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 24.

Those recognized include:

Austin Barta, of Bettendorf, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration.

Leia Hagerman, of Davenport, who graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music in music therapy.

Tucker Kinney, of DeWitt, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in engineering.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences has achieved a significant milestone, with its state-of-the-art simulation center earning accreditation in the new human simulation standard from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. This prestigious recognition places DMU among an elite group of only eight simulation centers worldwide to be accredited in the new standard.