11 Jan 2024

Des Moines University Purple and Proud Campaign Tops $51 Million

By Barbara Boose

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 11, 2024) — Purple and Proud: The Campaign for Des Moines University has twice surpassed its funding goals.

The campaign was publicly launched in December 2018 with an initial goal to raise $25 million. Following donors' generous support, DMU announced the extension and doubling of the campaign goal in December 2020 to further support the university's mission.

11 Jan 2024

Upper Iowa University Announces Local Students Among Fall 2023 Dean's List

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (January 11, 2024) — Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2023 Fall Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Mikayla Bagdonas of Eldridge, IA

Dale Barbour of Muscatine, IA

Jennifer Brooke of Davenport, IA

Bianca Carrillo of Davenport, IA

Jessica Carter of Bettendorf, IA

Denise Cary of Davenport, IA

11 Jan 2024

Rev Charles Burton, a Monmouth Grad, to Speak at College's MLK Day Celebration

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 11, 2024) — Monmouth College will host a celebration of the life and impact of the Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr on January 15.

The MLK Day event will feature inspirational music and a keynote address by the Rev Charles Burton, a 1992 Monmouth graduate. Free and open to the public, the event will be held at 11AM in Dahl Chapel and Auditorium.

11 Jan 2024

Local Students Among Coe College's 2023 Fall Term Dean's List

By Natalie Milke

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (January 11, 2024) — The Dean's List at Coe is an elite achievement — the college recognized only 116 students for the Fall 2023 Term. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the term and rank in the top 10% of the student body.

Here are the local students who made the list:

Crystal Burke of De Witt

Ryan Dolphin of Bettendorf

Brandon Stone of Port Byron

Samantha Coleman of Rock Island

11 Jan 2024

South Dakota State University Announces Local Students Among Fall 2023 Dean's List

By Jill Fier

BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA (January 11, 2024) — More than 3,400 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the Fall 2023 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the Dean's List.

10 Jan 2024

In Very Political Year, Monmouth College's Robin Johnson Will Use Film to Give His Students Perspective

By Barry McNamara

The 1997 movie Wag the Dog is on Monmouth College political science lecturer Robin Johnson's list for his "Film and Politics" class this semester

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 10, 2024) — A Monmouth College political-science class will be back by popular demand this semester.

For the second time, the department's Robin Johnson will teach "Film and Politics," a course that examines both the politics of moviemaking and politics in the movies.

09 Jan 2024

Augustana College Swears in Officer Braden Frazelle

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 9, 2024) — Moline native Braden Frazelle was sworn in as an Augustana police officer January 3.

Friends and family gathered at Augustana’s Hamann Concert Hall in Bergendoff Hall for the swearing in by Vice President and Dean of Student Life Dr Wes Brooks. Dr Brooks commended Frazelle for his contributions to keeping Augustana a safe home away from home for students from all over the world. 

09 Jan 2024

Southeast Missouri State University Announces Fall 2023 Dean's List

By Carie Kuehn

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI (January 9, 2024) — The following students have been named to the fall 2023 Dean's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

Mia Hou from Rock Island

Michael Kintigh from Eldridge

09 Jan 2024

Fall 2023 Dean's List at Olivet Nazarene University

By Merit Pages

BOURBONNAIS, ILLINOIS (January 9, 2024) — To qualify for inclusion on the Dean's List, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade-point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

Jenna Boggs of Moline (61265)

Hattie Hagedorn of Long Grove (52756)

Thomas Robinson of Geneseo (61254)

Kierra Ruff of Geneseo (61284)

Mikaylee Ruff of Geneseo (61254)

Madison Zeck of Milan (61264)

09 Jan 2024

2024 Robert D Blue Scholarship Open for Applications

By Molly Widen

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 9, 2024) — State Treasurer Roby Smith announces the 2024 Robert D Blue Scholarship is open for applications. Applicants must be a current senior or former graduate of any Iowa high school who plans to attend a college or university within the state. Awards are based on financial need, an original essay, academic achievement and recommendations.

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