DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 24, 2026) — Davenport Parks and Recreation is creating a unique place for young people to spend their summer making new friends and getting more involved in their community.

Camp VIBE is designed specifically for students between twelve and fifteen years old who have aged out of many traditional summer recreation programs. Camp VIBE meets four days a week, Monday-Thursday, at Roosevelt Community Center.

William Urban, right, is presented with a copy of Urbanfest, a book published in his honor, by co-editors Jeff Rankin (left) and Thomas Sienkewicz (center)

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 24, 2026) — A collection of scholarly writings honoring longtime Monmouth College professor William L Urban has been published following more than two years of planning, writing and editing.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 24, 2026) — Rivermont Collegiate is proud to announce a new personalized learning pilot launching in the 2026–2027 school year. Through a partnership with Lorsey, Rivermont has been selected as the platform's Founding Design-Partner School, helping to shape the future of AI-powered personalized learning and exploring new ways to support students, teachers, and families.

Belmont President Dr Greg Jones addressing graduating Class of 2026

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (June 24, 2026) — Belmont University held its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies for graduate and undergraduate students on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, in the Curb Event Center.

Across four ceremonies, the University collectively recognized more than 1,500 candidates among Bachelor's, Master's, and doctoral candidates in its 2026 commencement proceedings.