09 Jun 2025

Taking the Next Steps: Knox College Class of 2025 Encouraged to Bravely Venture into the World

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (June 9, 2025) — Taking the next steps after graduation, but taking those steps boldly, confidently, courageously, and bravely were the words of wisdom imparted on the Knox College Class of 2025 graduates during a ceremony held on Sunday, June 8, 2025.

05 Jun 2025

As Golden Scots Make Way Back to Campus, Monmouth College's Waid Gymnasium Celebrates 100 Years

By Barry McNamara

Waid Gymnasium, as it appeared in 1934

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 5, 2025) — Monmouth College will soon be looking back fifty years as it hosts a golden anniversary reunion of its Class of 1975. Part of the annual Golden Scots Celebration, which brings alumni back to campus from 45 years ago and beyond, the reunion will take place June 5-8.

05 Jun 2025

I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa Celebrates the Life and Mourns the Loss of Dr Hal S Chase, Esteemed Historian and Champion of African American History

By Merit Pages

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 5, 2025) — I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa, Iowa’s African American Festival, joins countless others in mourning the tragic passing of Dr. Hal S. Chase, a respected historian, educator, and longtime advocate for African American history in Iowa. Dr Chase died in a car accident on May 22.

05 Jun 2025

Michael Kintigh of Eldridge, Iowa, Named to Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO)'s Spring 2025 Dean's List

By Tess Rainey

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI (June 5, 2025) — Southeast Missouri State University has announced its Dean's List for undergraduate academic achievement during the spring 2025 semester.

05 Jun 2025

West Texas A&M University to Offer Half-Off Enrollment Discount to Region 16 Educators

By Chip Chandler

CANYON, TEXAS (June 5, 2025) — Educators at all school districts within the 

05 Jun 2025

Austin Williams of Davenport, Iowa, Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

By Alyssa Papa

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (June 5, 2025) — Austin Williams of Davenport, Iowa, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

05 Jun 2025

Thomas Fitzpatrick of Davenport, Iowa, Graduates from The Citadel

By Merit Pages

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (June 5, 2025) — The South Carolina Corps of Cadets Class of 2025 are now part of the Long Gray Line.

More than 400 members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets and almost 400 students from The Citadel Graduate College accepted their degrees during the commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 3. Approximately 30% of the graduating cadets accepted commissions as officers into the US Armed Services.

04 Jun 2025

Local Students Among Recipients of Des Moines University's Spring 2025 Awards

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 4, 2025) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences recognizes Spring 2025 award recipients.

Robert Gallagher, a native of Bettendorf, Iowa (52722), received the following honors:

Gold Humanism Honor Society, members were nominated by their peers for compassionate care to patients, creating a community of caring in the workplace and serving as leaders in the practice of humanism.

04 Jun 2025

Local Students Named to Monmouth College Dean's List

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 4, 2025) — The students on this list earned a grade-point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale while taking at least 3.0 academic credits during the Spring 2025 semester at Monmouth College.

Danielle Beach of Geneseo

Xanthia Colter of Geneseo

Logan Corgan of Silvis

Nylea Cruz of Silvis

Brayden Deem of Andalusia

Connor Deem of Andalusia

Sara Francescon of Coal Valley

Kiersten Fuhr of Milan

04 Jun 2025

Des Moines Clinic Acquires Cutting-Edge Portable 3D Motion Capture Lab

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 4, 2025) — Des Moines University Clinic is now equipped with a state-of-the-art portable 3D motion capture laboratory, the only one of its kind in the Des Moines metro. Made by Noraxon, this innovative system enhances DMU's capabilities in clinical applications, research, and education, benefiting programs in physical therapy, sports performance, and broader research initiatives.

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