11 Feb 2025

Thomas Welch of Moline, Illinois, Graduated from University of Tampa

By Merit Pages

TAMPA, FLORIDA (February 11, 2025) — Thomas Welch, of Moline, Illinois, graduated from University of Tampa on December 13. Welch received a Bachelor of Science in Finance BS.

The commencement ceremony honored 982 undergraduate and graduate candidates and included remarks by President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg, Eric Freundt, professor of biology, and the student challenge speaker.

10 Feb 2025

Shannon Crout DO ('10) Returns to Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic to Elevate Holistic Patient Care

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 10, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' Shannon Crout DO ('10), has joined the physicians at the Des Moines University Clinic — Osteopathic Manual Medicine. Board certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Crout brings over a decade of clinical experience and a patient-centered approach that emphasizes whole-body wellness and trauma informed care.

10 Feb 2025

Central College Spring Scholar Day

By Jeanette Budding

Keith Jones, Mark and Kay De Cook Endowed Chair in Character and Leadership Development and professor of psychology, speaks to the room full of admitted students at Central's Scholar Day

07 Feb 2025

Monmouth College's Interfraternity Council, Past President Brady Arrenius Receive National Honor

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 7, 2025) — An organization that strives to enrich the fraternity experience, advocating for its advancement and growth, has recognized Monmouth College with a pair of prestigious honors.

07 Feb 2025

Jenna Willet of Eldridge, Iowa, Named to the University of Hartford's Dean's List and President's List

By Matt Besterman

WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT (February 7, 2025) — The University of Hartford is pleased to announce that Jenna Willet of Eldridge, Iowa, has been named to the Dean's List and President's List for the spring 2024 semester. The entire UHart community is proud to celebrate Jenna's hard work and academic success.

07 Feb 2025

Augustana College Toasts Strategic Plan, Bold and Boundless

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 7, 2025) — The Augustana College community will gather February 14 to celebrate and showcase Bold and Boundless, the strategic plan adopted one year ago to prioritize engaged learning, maximizing student success and connecting through partnership with the city of Rock Island.

06 Feb 2025

Report Muddles Research in Attempt to Promote Grouping of Students to Benefit “High Achievers”

By Michelle Renée Valladares

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN (February 6, 2025) — A recent Fordham Institute report analyzes several perceived threats to educational opportunities for students who score well on standardized tests and class grades. It contends these threats come from those who are overly concerned about “equity” and who seek to undermine programs designed for these high-achieving students.

06 Feb 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University Announces Fall 2024 Dean's List

By Julia Perez

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS (February 6, 2025) — Illinois Wesleyan University's Dean's List for the Fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year consisted of 827 students from 31 states and 28 countries.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As.

Eleanor Blew of Rock Island

Natalie Jacocks of Geneseo

Audrey Lamphier of Moline

MJ Soria of Geneseo

Dagan Turcotte-Cutkomp of Geneseo

06 Feb 2025

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Statement on Complaint Against Winneshiek County

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 6, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds sent the Iowa Attorney General’s office an official complaint against Winneshiek County over the Sheriff’s social-media statements indicating he will not comply with a detainer request from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Iowa AG Brenna Bird today issued the following statement in response:

06 Feb 2025

Central College Men's Golf Team Led by Freshman Eye a Strong Season

By Peter Leithauser

PELLA, IOWA (February 6, 2025) — Coach Mel Blasi returns for his eighth season despite losing six seniors, a youth movement has excited him.

The Dutch bring in six freshmen while also returning five seniors, five juniors, and two sophomores.

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