BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 28, 2026) — Bettendorf Middle School students and staff will cap off several weeks of school-wide challenges and activities with the BMS Color Run on Friday, October 9, 2026.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 24, 2026) — The Roman numerals are starting to add up for Classics Day at Monmouth College.

Led by professor Bob Simmons, who brought the event with him from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro when he joined Monmouth's faculty in 2014, the college's classics department will put on Classics Day VII, 1-3PM, October 3, in the quad area north of the Center for Science and Business. The rain site is the adjacent Huff Athletic Center.

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN (September 24, 2026) — Winter Roland from Moline, Illinois (61265), served as an orientation leader welcoming and supporting incoming students and their families as part of Carthage College's new student orientation.

Orientation leaders complete extensive training, lead student groups, assist with move-in and orientation programs, answer questions, and help new students build connections to successfully transition into the Carthage community.

From left: Dr Lena Mae Johnson, Dr Staci Kinzebach, and Dr Rachel Majewski

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 23, 2026) — Upper Iowa University has recognized three faculty members with the 2025-2026 Roger and Alice Mangan Excellence in Teaching Award, honoring educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication to student learning and academic excellence.