28 Oct 2025

Ashton Nix of Eldridge, Iowa, Begins Journey at Kettering University's Fall Convocation

By Lee Madaus

FLINT, MICHIGAN (October 28, 2025) — Kettering University welcomed Ashton Nix, of Eldridge, Iowa, to campus during its fall Convocation this October. Held in the Connie and Jim John Recreation Center, the ceremony brought together 254 new students and their families to mark the official start of their Kettering experience.

23 Oct 2025

Sarina (Lily) Jorgensen Joins Des Moines University Clinic — Physical Therapy

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 23, 2025) — Sarina (Lily) Jorgensen PT DPT, has joined the providers at the Des Moines University Clinic — Physical Therapy. Jorgensen will bring a wealth of experience to the clinic, located at 3200 Grand Ave. at the DMU32 Health and Business Complex in Des Moines.

23 Oct 2025

Can You Keep ⁴ ₄ Time? Four Concerts Set for Monmouth Campus in Ten-Day Span

By Barry McNamara

Aria Nouveau will present the next Maple Leaf Community Concert Series event at 7PM, October 29, in the Kasch Performance Hall of Monmouth College's Dahl Chapel and Auditorium

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 23, 2025) — Up for a good challenge? No less than four concerts are on tap in the Kasch Performance Hall of Monmouth College's Dahl Chapel and Auditorium during a ten-day span from October 24 through November 2. Can you attend them all?

23 Oct 2025

Local Muscatine Student Performs with Andrea Bocelli During "Hope Transforms" Campaign Launch at Belmont University

By Jasmine Simmons

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (October 23, 2025) — As one of the more than fifty Belmont University orchestra students and members of the student performance group Chorale, Olivia Bastin experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opport

22 Oct 2025

Des Moines University and Beloit College Launch Partnership to Expand Health Sciences Pathways for Students

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 22, 2025) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Beloit College, a private liberal-arts institution in Beloit, Wisconsin, have entered a new partnership that opens doors for Beloit students seeking graduate-level health sciences programs at DMU.

Effective October 2025, Beloit students who meet academic benchmarks will be eligible for guaranteed interview opportunities at DMU in the following programs:

21 Oct 2025

'More Than a College — a Home": Monmouth's Homecoming Weekend a Big Success

By Barry McNamara

Homecoming royalty included, from left, Bronte de Zwart, Payton Crims, and Joey Twardowski. Not pictured is Zoe Nizzia

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 21, 2025) — With themes of women in science, the value of Greek life, and Monmouth College being a welcoming home, the school welcomed home alumni young and old for another successful and memorable Homecoming weekend.

21 Oct 2025

Join the Fun at the Bettendorf Color Run November 2

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 21, 2025) — Are you, your students, or your family looking for a fun and colorful activity? Join the Bettendorf High School Student Council for the Bettendorf Color Run on November 2, 11AM — an exciting event for all ages!

This event is designed to be non-competitive and full of fun, perfect for families, friends, and students who just want to enjoy a great day together.

21 Oct 2025

Drake University Appoints Two Deans

By Ashton Hockman

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 21, 2025) Drake University is announcing the appointment of two deans. 

21 Oct 2025

Ripon College Announces Expansion of Their Groundbreaking Financial Aid Offering

By Elizabeth Taft

RIPON, WISCONSIN (October 21, 2025) — Ripon College, a vibrant and close-knit liberal arts institution located in Ripon, Wisconsin, introduces its latest financial-aid opportunity for incoming students for the fall of 2026.

21 Oct 2025

Upper Iowa University Announces Summer 2025 Dean's List

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (October 21, 2025) — Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2025 Summer Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Annastasia Summers of Eldridge (Iowa)

Kirsten Thomas of Geneseo (Illinois)

Camryn Anderson of De Witt (Iowa)

Casey Burnham of Davenport (Iowa)

Lindsay Curtis of Davenport (Iowa)

Abby Deblieck of Coal Valley (Illinois)

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