06 Oct 2025

Fire Prevention Week: Protect Your Family by Practicing Home Fire Escape Plan, Testing Smoke Alarms

By Emily Holley

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — During Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11), the American Red Cross of Iowa reminds everyone of the dangers of home fires, which claim seven lives every day in the US. To help protect your household, test your smoke alarms each month and practice your escape plan until everyone can get out in less than two minutes.

06 Oct 2025

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic

By Kelsey Hollis

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — The following students were named to the 2025 spring trimester Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Jacob Acosta of Davenport, Iowa

Alexis Baumgarn of Davenport, Iowa

Dominick Carone of Davenport, Iowa

Austin Erickson of Davenport, Iowa

Benjamin Gilks of Davenport, Iowa

Kara Helscher of Davenport, Iowa

Kylie Howell of Blue Grass, Iowa

06 Oct 2025

Two Des Moines University (DMU) Students Complete Externships in Prestigious Clinical Research Program

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — This summer, Alisa Pairmore and Ethan Kau, both second-year students in Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, completed externships in the Robert A. Winn Clinical Investigator Pathway Program.

06 Oct 2025

Palmer College of Chiropractic Accepts Students for Enrollment

By Kelsey Hollis

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — The following students were accepted for enrollment for the 2025 summer trimester in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa

Cheyenne Bell of Davenport, Iowa

Ethan Boland of Bettendorf, Iowa

Patrick Byrne of Davenport, Iowa

Maci Cave of Davenport, Iowa

Luke Jensen of Davenport, Iowa

Blake Kellen of Davenport, Iowa

06 Oct 2025

Bettendorf High School Senior Gabriella Wade Recognized as National Merit Commended Student

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — Bettendorf High School senior Gabriella Wade has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior.

03 Oct 2025

Brittney De Jong Joins Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic as Certified Athletic Trainer

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Des Moines University Clinic — Physical Therapy is pleased to welcome Brittney De Jong MA LAT ATC as a certified athletic trainer.

03 Oct 2025

Discovery Education Hosts Free Futures Fair on November 5 to Help Prepare Students for Career Success

By Grace Maliska

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (October 3, 2025) — On Wednesday, November 5, 2025,

03 Oct 2025

Bettendorf Middle School Hosts “Color Run: The Remix” on October 10

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 3, 2025) — Bettendorf Middle School (BMS) is bringing color, energy, and community spirit to campus with its second Color Run, happening on Friday, October 10, 2025 during the final hour of the school day.

02 Oct 2025

Knox College Presents: Rights for Robots Discussion at Orpheum Theatre

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (October 2, 2025) — Knox College will hold a discussion titled Rights for Robots at 6PM, Tuesday, October 7, at the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg. As artificial intelligence advances and human reliance on AI grows, this event will explore timely questions about AI and rights.

02 Oct 2025

Monmouth College Awarded $1.3 Million TRIO Student Support Services Grant

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 2, 2025) — Monmouth College has been awarded a highly competitive TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant from the US Department of Education, totaling $1.3 million over five years. This funding will allow Monmouth to expand its commitment to supporting students who are first-generation, low-income, or have disabilities as they work toward earning their Bachelor's degree.

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