15 Jul 2026

Midwest Conference Names Academic All-Conference: 109 Knox Student-Athletes Earn Recognition

By Scott Holland

GRINNELL, IOWA (July 15, 2026) — The Midwest Conference announced its 2025-26 Academic All-Conference Team, recognizing 1,708 student-athletes for success in academics and athletics over the past academic year.

15 Jul 2026

Drew Micek of Bettendorf, Iowa, Named to Mississippi State University's Spring 2026 President's List

By Allison Matthews

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MISSISSIPPI (July 15, 2026) — Drew Micek, of Bettendorf, Iowa, was named to the Mississippi State University spring 2026 President's List.

Students on the President's List achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least twelve semester hours of coursework.

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15 Jul 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Research Identifies New Strategy to Strengthen Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (July 15, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences faculty member Elitsa Ananieva PhD has led a study that could help improve the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies by enhancing the ability of the body's T cells to sustain their fight against cancer.

14 Jul 2026

Bettendorf Community School District Names John Elkin Interim Superintendent

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 14, 2026) — The Bettendorf Community School District Board of Education has appointed John Elkin as Interim Superintendent for the 2026–27 school year following Board approval.

Elkin will officially begin serving the district on July 27, 2026.

14 Jul 2026

Fernando Rodriguez of Rock Island, Illinois, Lopez Graduates from Missouri State University

By Merit Pages

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI (July 14, 2026) — Missouri State University awarded 2,677 degrees to students in spring 2026.

The commencement ceremonies took place May 8, 2026, at Great Southern Bank Arena.

Fernando Rodriguez Lopez of Rock Island, Illinois (61201), graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Biology, Magna cum laude.

Students who graduated with honors completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.

13 Jul 2026

Irene Green Named Director of External Relations at Children’s Theatre Company

By Jonathan White

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (July 12, 2026) — Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has named Irene Green to be its new Director of External Relations. She comes to CTC from The O'Shaughnessy at St Catherine University in St Paul, where she has served as Executive Director since 2022.

13 Jul 2026

Hannah Gault of Moline, Illinois, Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

By Chris Lindeke

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater held its spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Kachel Fieldhouse

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (July 13, 2026) — Hannah Gault from Moline, Illinois, earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at 2026 spring commencement ceremonies held in May.

Gault graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Elementary Middle Education — BSE.

13 Jul 2026

Free Back-to-School Physicals July 22 at Des Moines University Clinic

By Denise Lamphier

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 13, 2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic will provide free back-to-school physicals and backpacks for students heading into kindergarten through incoming high-school seniors.

This one-day event will be Wednesday, July 22, 2026. No insurance is needed. Interpreters and interpretation services will be available. These physicals are designed to help K-12 students prepare for the upcoming school year and fall sports.

13 Jul 2026

Tara K Connolly Named First Woman President of Iowa College Foundation in 74-Year History

By Lara Plathe

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 13, 2026) — The Iowa College Foundation (ICF) today announced that Tara K Connolly MNM has assumed the role of President, becoming the first woman to lead the organization in its 74-year history.Connolly succeeds Ed Finn, who retired after a decade of distinguished leadership.

13 Jul 2026

Rico Byrd of Davenport, Iowa, Named to Spring 2026 Dean's List at Saint Michael's College

By Elizabeth Murray

COLCHESTER, VERMONT (July 13, 2026) — Rico Byrd of Davenport, Iowa, was named to the Dean's List at Saint Michael's College for the Spring 2026 semester.

Students who complete at least twelve credits of classes and achieve a grade-point average of at least 3.5 in a semester are named to the Dean's List for that semester.

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