03 Jun 2026

Five Bettendorf Community School District Transportation Staff Honored with Iowa Pupil Transportation Association (IPTA) Longevity Service Awards

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 3, 2026) — Five current and retired Bettendorf Community School District (BCSD) transportation employees are being recognized by the Iowa Pupil Transportation Association (IPTA) for their extraordinary years of service and unwavering dedication to safely transporting students throughout their careers.

03 Jun 2026

Works by Galesburg Artist and Photographer Rich Ankeney on Display at Monmouth College

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 3, 2026) — A rare summer art exhibition at Monmouth College features the work of Galesburg artist and photographer Rich Ankeney.

Titled "Improvisations in Light," the exhibition will be on display through July 31 in the Len G Everett Gallery, which is located on the upper level of Hewes Library. A reception for Ankeney will be held at 4:30PM, June 5 as part of Golden Scots Celebration activities on campus.

03 Jun 2026

Amelia Rursch of Reynolds, Illinois, Named to Rhodes College's Spring 2026 Honor Roll

By Merit Pages

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (June 3, 2026) — Amelia Rursch of Reynolds, Illinois, was named to Rhodes College's Spring 2026 Honor Roll.

03 Jun 2026

State Historical Society of Iowa Announces 2026 Excellence in History Awards

By Jessica Murtaugh

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 3, 2026) — During the past year, historians, and historic preservationists continued to make contributions to the study and practice of Iowa history. To honor their efforts, the State Historical Society of Iowa has awarded the following individuals and organizations an Excellence in Iowa History Award, which recognizes outstanding publications, local history initiatives, and major achievements in Iowa history.

Benjamin F Shambaugh Award

03 Jun 2026

Carsyn Kelley of Bettendorf, Iowa, Named to University of Evansville Dean's List for Spring 2026 Semester

By Noah Alatza

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA (June 3, 2026) — Carsyn Kelley of Bettendorf, Iowa, was named to the University of Evansville Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester.

Students at UE are named to the Dean's List every fall and spring semester. To merit the honor of being placed on the Dean's List, a student must have carried a full academic load of twelve hours or more and have earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or above.

02 Jun 2026

Davenport Community School District (DCSD) and Public Library Launch Summer Books On The Blacktop Program to Bring Books and Fun to Students

By Jeri Garretson

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — The Davenport Community School District (DCSD) is excited to announce a partnership with the Davenport Public Library to launch the Books on the Program this summer.

02 Jun 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences Graduates Over 430 Health-Care Professionals

By Erin Smith

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences awarded graduate degrees in medicine and health sciences to over 430 new health-care professionals at its 126th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 29, 2026.

The event celebrated the achievements of the DMU Class of 2026, including many dual-degree students and the first graduates of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.

02 Jun 2026

Monmouth College 2026 Graduates Include Local Students

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 2, 2026) — The students on this list have fulfilled the graduation requirements at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois.

02 Jun 2026

Local Students Named to Missouri State University's Spring 2026 Dean's List

By Emily Yeap

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI (June 2, 2026) — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the Dean's List.

For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least twelve credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale).

More than 5,000 students were named to the spring 2026 Dean's List. These local students made the list:

Lauren Masengarb of Bettendorf (52722)

02 Jun 2026

Local Students Among Candidates for Graduation 2026 at Illinois Wesleyan University

By Ann Aubry

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS (June 2, 2026) — Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) graduates of the Class of 2026 were honored in a Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 3, in the Shirk Center. Retired healthcare executive and IWU Trustee Colleen Kannaday, delivered the Commencement address.

Kiera Henderson of Silvis (61282)

Ella Revell Beck of Davenport (52807)

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