28 Apr 2025

Knox College Students Named to Winter 2025 Dean's List

By Merit Pages

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (April 28, 2025) — High-achieving students were named to the Knox College Dean's List for the 2025 Winter Term. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the term, with a grade-point average of 3.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale).

Riley Colclasure of Moline (61265)

Colton Degen of Moline (61265)

Madelyn Kress of Rock Island (61201)

Gavin Lockard of Moline (61265)

Eli Mueller of Cordova (61242)

28 Apr 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) American Osteopathic Association (AOA) President as Commencement Keynote Speaker

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 28, 2025) — Trailblazing physician and osteopathic medicine leader Teresa Hubka DO ('89) FACOOG (dist.) FACOG CS, will deliver the keynote address at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences' 125th Commencement in May.

28 Apr 2025

Central College Launches "A World Of Good" Comprehensive Campaign

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (April 28, 2025) — Central College President Mark Putnam announced the public launch of "A World of Good." The $50 million initiative aims to generate unprecedented support for scholarships and endowments for student experiences, academic innovation, community partnerships, and long-term sustainability.

The campaign also emphasizes service to others, encouraging volunteerism as a core part of its mission.

25 Apr 2025

Monmouth Engineering Majors Jonah Faulk, Noelle Hutton Design Extraordinary Senior Project

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 25, 2025) — When senior engineering majors Noelle Faulk of Elmhurst, Illinois, and Jonah Hutton of Bluffs, Illinois, began their journey into renewable energy, they had no idea their vision would one day power a room on campus and possibly inspire the next wave of sustainability projects at Monmouth College.

25 Apr 2025

Kyra Taylor of Davenport, Iowa, Participates in Twelfth-Annual Academic Excellence Celebration at McKendree University

By Tina Napper

LEBANON, ILLINOIS (April 25, 2025) — Kyra Taylor of Davenport, Iowa, participated in McKendree University's twelfth annual Academic Excellence Celebration (AEC) on Thursday, April 24.

25 Apr 2025

Decatur Trades and Labor Assembly Awards $12,000 from the Michael E Shampine Memorial Scholarship Fund

By Alyssa Goodstein

DECATUR, ILLINOIS (April 25, 2025) — On March 27, 2025, Decatur Trades and Labor Assembly announced the distribution of $12,000 to 21 recipients of the 2025 Michael E Shampine Memorial Scholarship.

The scholarship was open to affiliate union members and their immediate family who plan to enroll in higher education, vocational trade schools, or apprentice programs.

25 Apr 2025

Bettendorf High School Names Jennifer Shay as Head Coach of Girls Basketball Program

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 25, 2025) — Bettendorf High School Activities Director, Zach Shay, is proud to announce the hiring of Jennifer Shay as the new Head Coach of the Bettendorf Girls Basketball program.

24 Apr 2025

Bettendorf Board of Education Approves Reduced Property Tax Levy for 2025-2026

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 24, 2025) — At its April 23 meeting, the Bettendorf Board of Education approved a property tax levy rate of $12.40 per $1,000 of taxable valuation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This marks a decrease of 44 cents from the previous year’s rate of $12.84.

23 Apr 2025

Emily Beldock of Davenport, Iowa, Participates in an Internship

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (April 23, 2025) — Central College student Emily Beldock of Davenport (52807), is participating in a Spring 2025 internship with Pella Regional Health Center in Pella, Iowa. Beldock, Kinesiology major, is in the Central Class of 2025.

Central is dedicated to connecting students with internship experiences to gain career skills, expand their network, and build their résumé.

23 Apr 2025

Monmouth's Greek Man of the Year William Plumley Has Gone from Quiet Freshman to Confident Senior

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 23, 2025) — From a quiet first-year student to a seasoned campus leader with a 3.95 GPA, William Plumley has made the most of every opportunity at Monmouth College. A double major in history and political science, with minors in two additional fields, Plumley has consistently embraced challenges across academics, leadership, athletics, and the arts, all while maintaining a balanced and purposeful approach.

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