01 Aug 2026

Augustana College's Spring Semester Dean's List

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 1, 2026) — Augustana College announced more than 1,100 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2025-2026 spring semester. 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.

Nathan Acosta, a Biology major of Moline, Illinois, was named to Augustana College's Dean's List.

27 Jul 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Professor and Physical Therapist Earns Prestigious APTA Outstanding Research Award

By Nicole Branstad

Shane McClinton PT DPT PhD and Kyle Covington PT DPT PhD, President of the American Physical Therapy Association

26 Jul 2026

Local Students Participate in J-Term Summer 2026 Study Tours at Carthage College

By Julie Thomas

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN (July 26, 2026) — Carthage College students traveled with faculty on summer J-Term study tours. J-Term is a special month-long period of study in which Carthage students explore subjects outside their majors or minors, discover new interests, and test their creativity through classes held around the world.

The following students from the area participated:

Chase Portner of Moline, Illinois (61265), took the course in New York City Art and Theatre

23 Jul 2026

Students Represent Bettendorf at Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) at National Leadership Conference

By Merit Pages

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 23, 2026) — Iowa Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students made their mark at the 2026 FBLA National Leadership Conference from June 29-July 3.

FBLA is the nation's largest Career and Technical Student Organization focused on business. Members showcased their exceptional skills and professionalism, earning top placements and recognition among talented students nationwide.

23 Jul 2026

Forty-One Public Policy Leaders Selected for 2026 Edgar Fellows Program

By Kristen Chandler

URBANA, ILLINOIS (July 23, 2026) — In a highly-competitive process, forty-one public policy leaders from across Illinois have been selected for the 2026 class of the Edgar Fellows Program. The group will gather at their Executive Leadership Training Program held August 2 through 6 at the I-Hotel and Conference Center on the University of Illinois (U of I) campus in Urbana-Champaign. The Illinois State Medical Society is the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 leadership training week.

23 Jul 2026

Joe Bormann Hired to Lead the University of Dubuque’s Bold Investment in Innovation with the Chlapaty Center for Innovation

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (July 23, 2026) — Throughout his career, Joe Bormann, MA, has been driven by the simple belief that students learn best by doing. He has brought that mindset to the University of Dubuque as the inaugural director of the Chlapaty Center for Innovation.

23 Jul 2026

Hands-On Learning at Monmouth College About Ancient Life Was Another Smash Hit, Hands Down

By Barry McNamara

A three-person "chariot" race was part of the Olympic competition between the teachers on the next-to-last day of the NEH summer institute

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (July 23, 2026) — Classics is having a moment. Over the weekend, The Odyssey cashed in at the global box office, smashing expectations by grossing $264.1 million.

23 Jul 2026

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Recognizes Young Iowans with Prestigious John Lewis Youth Leadership Award

By Ashley Hunt Esquivel

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 23, 2026) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate presented the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award to two groups of Iowans who have demonstrated meaningful commitment to addressing civil rights issues and bringing about authentic change in their communities. Nominations for the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award were open to Iowa residents aged 25 years or under.

This year’s honorees are:

22 Jul 2026

Local Students Among Mississippi State University's Recent Graduates

By Allison Matthews

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MISSISSIPPI (July 22, 2026) — More than 3,500 students are on the spring 2026 Graduation List at Mississippi State University (MSU). Recent graduates include:

Katia Clymer, of Davenport, Iowa. Clymer received the Master of Sci Instr Tech from MSU's College of Education.

Pedro Rodriguez-Duran, of Davenport, Iowa. Rodriguez-Duran received the Master of Science from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering.

21 Jul 2026

Des Moines University Students Recognized for Statewide Occupational Therapy Outreach

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2026) — Students in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences recently won the Promote OT Challenge for the state of Iowa.

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