Robert Robison of Island Lake, Illinois, shown here in a scene from last year's production of Love/SIck, will play the role of George Gibbs in Our Town

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 13, 2025) — Every day of the year, Thornton Wilder's Our Town is performed somewhere in the US.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2025) — Three faculty members from Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences were awarded the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine inaugural Compassionate Community Grant.

The grant program, launched in connection with the Educating Leaders 2025 Friday Forum, provides small grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to pre-accredited and accredited Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine to spark actionable culture change.

PELLA, IOWA (November 12, 2025) — Central College will introduce a new multimedia design major beginning in Fall 2026.

"In today's digital-first world, captivating an audience requires a powerful blend of artistry and technical skill across many industries," says Mat Kelly, who holds the Kenneth J Weller Distinguished Professorship of the Liberal Arts and serves as chair of the department of visual and performing arts.

Talon Hunter ('27), shown here during the Wind Ensemble concert in October, and his bandmates will be playing some funkier selections when the Jazz Ensemble presents its fall concert November 14

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 10, 2025) — The fine arts will step to the forefront at Monmouth College in mid-November.

The Monmouth College Jazz Ensemble will present its fall concert at 7:30PM, November 14, in the Kasch Performance Hall in Dahl Chapel auditorium.