22 Dec 2014

Local Students Named to Carthage College Dean's List for Fall 2014

By Mike Moore

KENOSHA, WI (12/19/2014)(readMedia)-- A total of 870 students have been named to the Carthage College Dean's List for the fall 2014 semester. Dean's List honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester.

The following local students were named to the Carthage College Dean's List for academic excellence during the fall 2014 semester:

Bryan Collins of Davenport

Erin Holst of Bettendorf

Fletcher Paulsen of DeWitt

Joshua Titus of Moline

Mitchel Wright of Hampton

Chas Young of Geneseo

Established in 1847, Carthage is a college of the liberal arts and sciences affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Situated on the Lake Michigan shore, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, the College enrolls 2,500 undergraduate students.

19 Dec 2014

Expanding Pell Grants

By Rep. Dave Loebsack

Dear Friends,

As someone who would not have been able to attend college without the help of student aid programs, I am a strong supporter of Pell Grants.  As you may know, in 2008 I included a provision in the Higher Education Opportunity Act to enhance these grants by creating the year-round Pell program. This provision allowed students to use up to two Pell Grants during an award year so they could accelerate their progress towards a degree and in turn incur less debt. Prior to year-round Pell, part-time students were able to receive their Pell Grants throughout the entire year.  In many cases however, these students exhausted their maximum Pell Grant before the summer session started, forcing many to take fewer courses than they would have liked to or preventing them from attending summer classes at all.  Unfortunately, year-round Pell Grants were eliminated in 2011 due to budget cuts.

According to the Chronicle for Higher Education, more than 800,000 students accessed a second grant to accelerate their academic progress.  In addition, community colleges reported that summer enrollment increased by 15% after the Higher Education Opportunity Act was enacted.  After visiting schools throughout my district and hearing directly from Iowa students how critical Pell Grants are to their education, I have been working to get year-round Pell Grants reinstated into the Department of Education's annual budget.

Earlier this year, I contacted Secretary Duncan at the U.S. Department of Education to urge him to restore year-round Pell Grants as he works with the President to develop the education budget request for the upcoming year.  I know first-hand what a difference education can make in a young person's life, and I firmly believe we must provide students with every opportunity to attend college as affordably as possible.  Restoring year-round Pell would allow students to achieve this goal by maximizing their progress towards their degree.

I will continue fighting to ensure that all Iowans have access to quality, affordable education and I welcome any suggestions or concerns about Pell Grants that you may have.  Also, feel free to share this email with friends, family and colleagues who may be interested in this topic.  I look forward to working with you on this important issue.

Sincerely,

Dave Loebsack
Iowa's Second District

19 Dec 2014

Students named to Augustana College fall term Dean's List

By readMedia

ROCK ISLAND, IL (12/18/2014)(readMedia)-- Augustana College announced 888 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2014 fall term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

Students from your area include :

Travon Aldridge of Rock Island (61201), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Jessica Allen of East Moline (61244), a first-year majoring in undecided.

April Anderson of Davenport (52803), a senior majoring in Asian Studies.

Leo Anderson of Rock Island (61201), a senior majoring in undecided.

Taylor Anderson of East Moline (61244), a junior majoring in Graphic Design.

Christopher Atha of Rock Island (61201), a senior majoring in Business Administration-Management and Accounting.

Mourin Azar of Moline (61265), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Jessica Bacon of Rock Island (61201), a senior majoring in undecided.

Alimou Bah of Moline (61265), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Liam Baldwin of Davenport (52807), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Jacob Barr of Moline (61265), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Adam Bengfort of Davenport (52807), a senior majoring in Engineering Physics and Applied Mathematics.

Emma Bowman of Moline (61265), a junior majoring in Business Administration-Marketing.

Conner Brown of Moline (61265), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Alexsis Brummet of Geneseo (61254), a senior majoring in Teaching Math.

Courtney Camlin of Rock Island (61201), a senior majoring in Neuroscience.

Beth Cole of Muscatine (52761), a senior majoring in Chemistry.

Brandee Cole of Bettendorf (52722), a senior majoring in Pre-Medicine and Biology.

Olivia Covert-Proctor of Bettendorf (52722), a sophomore majoring in Teaching German.

Rowan Crow of Coal Valley (61240), a senior majoring in Teaching History.

Chelsea Crumbleholme of Moline (61265), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Maryedith Curtis of Moline (61265), a junior majoring in Political Science and History.

Michael Daniels of Geneseo (61254), a sophomore majoring in Business Administration and Economics.

Ashley DeVolder of Moline (61265), a senior majoring in Accounting.

Sarah English of Hillsdale (61257), a senior majoring in Philosophy and Neuroscience.

Roberto Espinosa of Rock Island (61201), a senior majoring in Anthropology and Biology.

Mahvish Fatima of Moline (61265), a sophomore majoring in undecided.

Omar Garcia-Martinez of Moline (61265), a junior majoring in Pre-Medicine.

Brenna German of Bettendorf (52722), a sophomore majoring in Communication Studies and Multimedia Journal & Mass Communication.

Analysia Gomez of East Moline (61244), a junior majoring in Biology.

Lizandra Gomez-Ramirez of Rock Island (61201), a sophomore majoring in Sociology and Political Science.

Zachary Gray of Moline (61265), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Ryan Greene of Hampton (61256), a junior majoring in Political Science.

Hannah Griggs of Bettendorf (52722), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Emily Grooms of Coal Valley (61240), a sophomore majoring in Psychology and Art.

Michael Hickey of Muscatine (52761), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Carli Hogan of Rock Island (61201), a sophomore majoring in Biology.

Michael Hoover of Bettendorf (52722), a junior majoring in Political Science.

Andrea Hult of Moline (61265), a senior majoring in Accounting and Business Administration-Management.

Kristina Humphreys of Geneseo (61254), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Kayla Jackson of Rock Island (61201), a sophomore majoring in Psychology.

Tyler James of Davenport (52806), a junior majoring in Graphic Design and English.

Jillian Jespersen of Rock Island (61201), a junior majoring in Biology and Pre-Medicine.

Ruth Jessee of Moline (61265), a junior majoring in Sociology-Social Welfare and Women & Gender Studies.

Emily Johnson of East Moline (61244), a junior majoring in Elementary Education.

Emily Johnson of Moline (61265), a sophomore majoring in Graphic Design.

Tayvian Johnson of East Moline (61244), a junior majoring in Pre-Medicine and Biology.

Katherine Karstens of Moline (61265), a senior majoring in Business Administration-Finance and Accounting.

Alyssa Kendell of Davenport (52806), a junior majoring in Biology and Pre-Medicine.

Benjamin Knapper of Davenport (52806), a senior majoring in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science.

Rebecca Knapper of Davenport (52806), a sophomore majoring in Creative Writing, English and Scandinavian Studies.

Nicholas Krantz of Moline (61265), a senior majoring in Graphic Design.

Elizabeth Kuster of Bettendorf (52722), a senior majoring in Creative Writing.

Elizabeth LaBotte of Moline (61265), a senior majoring in Political Science.

Shannon Larson of Bettendorf (52722), a sophomore majoring in undecided.

Katie Laschanzky of Muscatine (52761), a sophomore majoring in undecided.

Jenna Lawrence of Moline (61265), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Makenzie Logan of Moline (61265), a junior majoring in Psychology and Communication Sciences & Disorders.

Mariah Logan of Moline (61265), a junior majoring in Music Education-Instrumental.

Benjamin McKay of Rock Island (61201), a sophomore majoring in General Music.

Christopher McLaughlin of Bettendorf (52722), a sophomore majoring in Business Administration.

Brock McNinch of Moline (61265), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Irene Mekus of East Moline (61244), a sophomore majoring in Business Administration.

Chelsea Mentado of Moline (61265), a sophomore majoring in Graphic Design.

Ryan Mueller of Taylor Ridge (61284), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Long Nguyen of Rock Island (61201), a junior majoring in Applied Mathematics and Economics.

Ted Mathew Nuguid of Moline (61265), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Lubna Omar of Bettendorf (52722), a junior majoring in Communication Sciences & Disorders.

Benjamin Payne of Rock Island (61201), a junior majoring in Multimedia Journal & Mass Communication.

Layne Porembski of Moline (61265), a junior majoring in Accounting and French.

Elyzia Powers of Silvis (61282), a senior majoring in Psychology.

Anish Reddy of Rock Island (61201), a junior majoring in Pre-Medicine.

Sarah Riedel of Long Grove (52756), a senior majoring in Creative Writing.

Omar Rizvi of Bettendorf (52722), a junior majoring in Pre-Medicine, Biology and Religion.

Meagan Rotramel of Moline (61265), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Cammie Ruhl of Moline (61265), a senior majoring in Biology and Neuroscience.

Abigail Ryser of Moline (61265), a sophomore majoring in Biology.

Keith Sands of Silvis (61282), a junior majoring in Mathematics and Teaching Math.

Austin Schoeck of Rock Island (61201), a junior majoring in Political Science.

Christian Schroeder of Coal Valley (61240), a senior majoring in Computer Science and Business Administration-MIS.

Allison Scudder of Rock Island (61201), a sophomore majoring in Communication Sciences & Disorders.

Quintin Sebben of Rock Island (61201), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Andrew Shearouse of Coal Valley (61240), a senior majoring in Business Administration-MIS and Computer Science.

Roman Shepard of Rock Island (61201), a senior majoring in Anthropology.

Tori Shock of Moline (61265), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Andrew Skalak of Davenport (52807), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Helena Smiley of Rock Island (61201), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Rosalie Starenko of Rock Island (61201), a senior majoring in Geography and Spanish.

Andrew Statz of Davenport (52804), a junior majoring in Pre-Medicine and Biology.

Danya Tazyeen of Bettendorf (52722), a junior majoring in Computer Science.

Sergio Tekeli of Bettendorf (52722), a junior majoring in Pre-Medicine and Neuroscience.

Micaela Terronez of East Moline (61244), a senior majoring in History and Anthropology.

Caitlin Thom of Bettendorf (52722), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Anthony TouVelle of Bettendorf (52722), a senior majoring in German Studies and International Business.

Samantha Turner of Rock Island (61201), a senior majoring in History and Anthropology.

Matthew Tuttle-Timm of Moline (61265), a sophomore majoring in Physics and Mathematics.

Mercedes Vanopdorp of Silvis (61282), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Michael Warhank of Davenport (52807), a sophomore majoring in Pre-Medicine and Business Administration.

Haley West of Rapids City (61278), a junior majoring in Neuroscience and Spanish.

Erik Whitcomb of Rock Island (61201), a sophomore majoring in Psychology.

Erin White of Geneseo (61254), a senior majoring in Biology.

Grant Whitlow of Eldridge (52748), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Abigail Wieland of Rock Island (61201), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Elizabeth Wieland of Rock Island (61201), a first-year majoring in undecided.

Rong Zheng of Silvis (61282), a junior majoring in Biochemistry.

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

19 Dec 2014

Kelsey Tope inducted into Eta Sigma Delta honor society

By Carole Custer

AMES, IA (12/18/2014)(readMedia)-- Kelsey Tope, a event management student in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University, was induced into the Eta Sigma Delta honor society. Kelsey is a senior at Iowa State from Davenport, Iowa

The Events Management and Hospitality Management Programs at Iowa State University congratulated the 27 undergraduate students and 10 graduate students who earned invitations to Eta Sigma Delta membership in fall 2014. Undergraduate students who hold a 3.0 minimum grade point average or are in the top 20% of their class are eligible for this distinction.

Eta Sigma Delta is an international honor society that recognizes exceptional academic achievement among event and hospitality students. Eta Sigma Delta is administered by the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE), the leading international association devoted to event and hospitality education.

19 Dec 2014

Scott Wells graduates from Troy University

By Andy Ellis

TROY, AL (12/17/2014)(readMedia)-- Scott Wells of Le Claire, IA, graduated from Troy University during Term 2 of the 2014/2015 academic year.

Wells received a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Wells was a student at the University's Global Campus.

Term 2 graduates include students at TROY's campuses in Dothan, Phenix City and Montgomery, Ala., and Global Campus, which consists of teaching sites outside of Alabama and online.

About Troy University

Troy University is a public, internationally recognized institution serving a broad range of students on four campuses in Alabama, online and around the world, providing a wide variety of academic programs from the associate to the doctoral level. Founded in 1887, with the motto "Educate the mind to think, the heart to feel, and the body to act," Troy University's continuing mission is to prepare future leaders through teaching the importance of service to the community. TROY has been recognized by the Princeton Review as "one of the best in the Southeast," by U.S. News & World Report as "one of the top universities in the South," and by Military Times as "a top university for troops."

16 Dec 2014

Local Student Earn Degrees from University of Northern Colorado

By Gary Dutmers
GREELEY, Colo. (December 15, 2014) -- The following local student, Andrew Coffman of Davenport, was among about 850 undergraduate and graduate students who received degrees from the University of Northern Colorado during fall 2014 graduation ceremonies Dec. 12-13.

Mr. Coffman graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration - Management.

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For more information about spring commencement ceremonies and a profile of the class of fall 2014, visit http://www.unco.edu/news/?7494

16 Dec 2014

Simon releases annual survey of State Board of Education, Regional Offices of Education

By Annie Thompson

Findings: Schools concerned about pension funding

CARBONDALE – Dec. 15, 2014. Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon announced the findings of an annual survey of school board members today. The Service Evaluation Survey asked school board members to rate the services provided by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Regional Offices of Education (ROEs).

"I would like to thank all the districts that participated, giving us valuable feedback," Simon said. "I would also like to thank the Illinois Association of School Boards for their assistance in notifying districts about the survey and encouraging their participation."

The survey asks school board members about topics ranging from interpersonal communication and responsiveness, to whether requests of ISBE or their ROEs were resolved satisfactorily. It also asked about school board members to rate their satisfaction with the state institutions' handling of things like state and federal mandates, pension funding and assessment.

While school districts gave ISBE and ROEs high marks in areas like leadership, communication, and responsiveness to requests for assistance, they also expressed a desire for financial support to enable ROEs to continue to improve services, especially for smaller districts. School districts also indicated that ISBE and the ROEs need to direct effort toward Common Core implementation, testing technology and professional development, and need to advocate for basic issues like funding.

Simon is the state's point person on education reform. Under state statute, the Lt. Governor's Office is required to conduct the Service Evaluation Survey annually. You can read the survey here.

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16 Dec 2014

Harkin Announces Academy Nominations for 50 Iowa Students

By Sen. Tom Harkin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today nominated 50 Iowa students for appointments to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Military Academy, West Point for the 2015 classes.

"I would like to congratulate these students for their many outstanding achievements," Harkin said. "An academy nomination is a great honor because of the intense competition for these nominations across the state of Iowa. In order for an individual to be nominated, he or she must demonstrate superior leadership, academic and athletic abilities. Nominees also must exhibit the necessary motivation for serving in the demanding role of a career military officer and be of outstanding moral character."

In a typical year, Harkin receives more than 150 applications from young Iowans interested in pursuing a career as a military officer. Students apply for admission to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York; the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland; the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado; or the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York.

Academy nomination finalists are interviewed by Senator Harkin's Academy Selection Board, during which time their motivation, poise and self-expression are measured. Harkin may nominate up to ten applicants to compete for each available vacancy. From the Senator's nominees, the academy then selects the final candidate who will be offered an appointment.

A list of this year`s nominees is below.

Altoona

Jacob Cole has been nominated to the U.S. Miltary Academy. Jacob is the son of Jamie Cole and Jeff Cole and is a senior at Southeast Polk High School.

Altoona

Jacob Marnin has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy and to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Jacob is the son of Kelli and Joseph Marnin and is a senior at Southeast Polk High School.

Ames

Payton Boylston has been nominated to the U.S. Miltary Academy. Payton is the daughter of Terri and Latinus Boylston and is a senior at Ames High School.

Ames

Jeffrey Bright has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Jeffrey is the son of Sheila and Charles Bright and is currently serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Ames

Molly Sanders has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Molly is the daughter of Calli and Rick Sanders and is a senior at Ames High School High School.

Ankeny

Zach Hoffman has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Zach is the son of Samantha Bailey and Chris Hoffman and is a senior at Carroll High School High School.

Bettendorf

Robert Beardsely has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Robert is the son of Kimberly Loehr and Robert Beardsely and is a senior at Pleasant Valley High School.

Boone

Paul Solomon has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Paul is the son of Elizabeth and Daniel Solomon and is a senior at Boone High School.

Cedar Rapids

Jonas Mason has been nominated to the U.S. Miltary Academy. Jonas is the son of Debbie and Brett Mason and is a senior at Linn-Mar High School.

Cedar Rapids

Barak Spittle has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Barak is the son of Elena and Charles Spittle and is a senior at Linn Marr High School.

Clive

Nicholas Fox has been nominated to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Nicholas is the son of Amy and John Fox and is a senior at Valley High School.

Clive

Connor McCann has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Connor is the son of Jana and Troy McCann and a graduate of Valley High School High School. He is currently enrolled at Iowa State University.

Clutier

Nathan Dvorak has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Nathan is the son of Dori and Thomas Dvorak and is a senior at Union High School.

Coggon

Diana Carney has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Diana is the daughter of Ilia and Cameron Carney and is a senior at Lake Braddock Secondary School High School.

Coon Rapids

Levi Pingrey has been nominated to the U.S. Miltary Academy. Levi is the son of Julie and Kenneth Pingrey and is a senior at Coon Rapids-Bayard High School.

Council Bluffs

Alexander Jones has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Alexander is the son of Colleen and Jason Hertz and is a senior at Abraham Lincoln High School.

Cresco

Mark Farlinger has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Mark is the son of Amy and Clint Farlinger and is a senior at Crestwood High School.

Cumming

Kallie Baughman has been nominated to the U.S. Miltary Academy. Kallie is the daughter of Gayla and Kyle Baughman and is a senior at Valley High School.

Decorah

Micheal Foster has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Micheal is the son of Karen and Kent Foster and is a senior at Decorah High School.

Des Moines

Luis Martinez has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Luis is the son of Maria and Rafael Martinez and is a senior at Abraham Lincoln High School High School.

Granville

Caroline Ascherl has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Caroline is the daughter of Donna and Joseph Ascherl and is a senior at MOC-Floyd Valley High School.

Hudson

John Worthington has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. John is the son of Glynis and Wayne Worthington and is a senior at Hudson High School.

Iowa City

Yair Abramoff has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Yair is the son of Dewi and Michael Abramoff and is a senior at West Senior High School.

Iowa City

Jacob Cabbage has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Jacob is the son of Joanne and Michael Cabbage and is a senior at City High School.

Jewell

Sidney Alsager has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Sidney is the son of Stacy and Jerry Alsger and is a senior at South Hamilton High School.

Johnston

Jacqueline Galang has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Jacqueline is the daughter of Tammy Galang and Emerito Galang and is a senior at Johnston High School.

Johnston

Jacob Orr has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Jacob is the son of Suzanne and Timothy Orr and is a senior at Johnston High School High School.

Treynor

Dane Livengood has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Dane is the son of Heather and William Livengood and is a graduate of Treynor High School. He is currently attending the Greystone Preparatory School at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas.

La Motte

Joseph Budde has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy and to the U.S. Merchernt Marine Academy. Joseph is the Grandson of Thomas J. Budde and is a senior at Dubuque Senior High School High School.

Letts

Jaryd Huffman has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Jaryd is the son of Rachel and Dyrk Huffman and is a senior at Muscatine High School.

Marion

Griffin Lorenz has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy and to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Griffin is the son of Leslie and David Griffin and is a senior at Linn-Mar High School.

Mason City

Lauren Casey has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Lauren is the daughter of Shelley and Edward Casey and is graduate of Mason City High School. She is currently attending the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School.

Norwalk

Ethan Pieper has been nominated to the U.S. Miltary Academy. Ethan is the son of Alayne and Melvin Pieper and is a graduate of Norwalk High School. He is currently attending Iowa State University.

Orange City

Trever Huss has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Trever is the son of Carrina and Kerby Huss and is a senior at MOC-Floyd Valley High School.

Oskaloosa

Lauren Gorski has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Lauren is the daughter of April and Frank Gorski and is a senior at Oskaloosa Senior High School High School.

Otley

Joshua Bailey has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Joshua is the son of Stephanie and Scott Bailey and is a senior at Homeschool High School.

Pella

Jean Etnyre has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Jean is the daughter of Jennifer Etnyer and Andrew Etnyer and is a senior at Pella Community High School.

Primghar

Gunnar Klinker has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Gunnar is the son of Dianne and William Klinker and is a graduate of South O'Brien High School.

Saint Charles

Michael Snell has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Michael is the son of Juli Henley and Todd Snell and is a senior at Interstate 35 Community High School.

Saint Donatus

Gabrielle Tath has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Gabrielle is the daughter of Amy and Ratha Tath and is a senior at Marquette High School.

Sioux Center

Graham Zomermaand has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Graham is the son of Lori and Dan Zomermannd and is a senior at Sioux Center Communitty High School.

Sioux City

Natalie Wender has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Natalie is the daughter of Jan and Donald Wender and is a senior at St Johns Preporatory High School.

Slater

Alexander Silberstein has been nominated to the U.S. Miltary Academy. Alexander is the son of Patsey and Quentin Silberstien and is a senior at Ballard High School.

Springville

Andrew Lorimer has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Andrew is the son of Julie and Richard Lorimer and is a senior at Springville Secondary High School.

Underwood

Tobey Yates has been nominated to the U.S. Miltary Academy. Tobey is the daughter of Honey and Arthur Yates and is a senior at Underwood High School.

Urbana

Elizabeth Hearn has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Elizabeth is the daughter of Paulette Hearn and Dennis Hearn and is a senior at Center Point Urbana High School.

West Burlington

Jeffrey Giannettino has been nominated to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Jeffrey is the son of Valeen and Chip Giannettino and is a senior at Notre Dame High School.

West Des Moines

Luke Donnelly has been nominated to the U.S. Naval Academy. Luke is the son of Janet and Dennis Donnelly and is a senior at Roosevelt High School.

West Des Moines

Harrison Gudorf has been nominated to the U.S. Miltary Academy. Harrison is the son of Shelley and Joe Gudorf and is a senior at Dowling Catholic High School High School.

West Des Moines

Kelly Lee has been nominated to the U.S. Miltary Academy. Kelly is the daughter of Haeduck Seo and Seungchul Lee and is a senior at Valley High School High School.

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15 Dec 2014

resentation of CHS expansion plans on Dec 18

By Scott Tunnicliff

Plan to Attend a Public Presentation

of Plans for the Davenport Central High School expansion

Presented by Hilltop Campus Village

at the Third Missionary Baptist Church, 222 W. 14th St. in Davenport.

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The presentation will be made at 6pm by Davenport Community School District Director of Operations Michael Maloney and Greg Larrison, principal with Larrison and Associates Architects, P.C.

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This outreach is offered as a means of helping to keep interested parties informed as to the progress of this exciting addition to the Hilltop Campus Village district area. The Hilltop Campus Village is very grateful that Third Missionary Baptist Church has made its facilities available.

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Join us at 6pm on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at

Third Missionary Baptist Church as we all learn more about the anticipated

expansion to Davenport Central High!

 

The meeting is free and open to the public.

Call 563 322 8293  or email  hcvscott@gmail.com for additional information

15 Dec 2014

RIVERMONT SENIOR RANKS AMONG TOP IN STATE

By Jill Weitzel

Rivermont Collegiate is proud to announce one of our seniors, Michal Porubcin, has been recognized as a 2015 Illinois State Scholar!

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state agency committed to helping to make college accessible and affordable for Illinois families, bestows this prestigious recognition to top Illinois high school students annually. This year, over 18,800 elite honorees join the other top state students honored for their academic achievements since the designation was first introduced in 1958.

Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors, hailing from 671 different high schools across the state. Selection is based on SAT, ACT or Prairie State Achievement Exam scores, and/or class rank at the end of the junior year. High school guidance counselors work with ISAC to determine the winners.

While the prestigious recognition does not include a monetary award, recipients are encouraged to cite the award on applications for college admission. The Rivermont community is extremely proud of Michal's accomplishments!

For additional information on Rivermont Collegiate
contact Jill Weitzel at (563) 359-1366 ext. 308 or weitzel@rvmt.org
or visit www.rivermontcollegiate.org

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Rivermont Collegiate is the Quad Cities' only independent, non-sectarian, PS-12 college preparatory school, ranked #1 on Iowa's AP Index.

 

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