ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 12, 2026) — Augustana College has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2026 Transfer Honor Roll, recognizing institutions that excel in student success, credit mobility and degree applicability, financial support, recruitment and admissions, and campus engagement for transfer students

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 12, 2026) — Bettendorf Community School District is inviting families of incoming kindergarten students to attend Kindergarten Sneak Peek, a special event designed to help children and parents feel confident and excited about the start of school.

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (October 6, 2026) — Knox College will welcome Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte for a reading and discussion on Friday, October 9, 4PM, in the Bookfellow Room inside Seymour Library. Turcotte is a Native American poet and the current Illinois Poet Laureate, earning the honor in 2025. He has published two poetry books, Exploding Chippewas and Feathered Heart.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 5, 2026) — There’s a lot to celebrate as the University of Dubuque (UD)’s Momentum Campaign reaches the one-year anniversary of its official launch.

When the three-year, $150 million campaign was announced October 2, it had already secured $117 million in commitments during the quiet phase. Today, UD’s Momentum Campaign has surpassed $135 million.