21 Sep 2026

New Emergency Operations Center Unveiled at Western Illinois University (WIU)

By University Communications

MACOMB, ILLINOIS (September 21, 2026) — On Monday, September 21, Western Illinois University (WIU) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Emergency Operations Center, cementing WIU’s emergency-management program and School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) spot as one of the nation’s best.

21 Sep 2026

Acclaimed Artists, Returning Collaborators, and a Full Season of Performances Highlight Knox Jazz Year

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (September 21, 2026) — The Knox College Music Department is proud to announce the 2026-27 Knox Jazz Year, bringing an exceptional lineup of nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians to Galesburg for performances, residencies, workshops, and collaborations with Knox students.

This year's schedule builds on relationships that Knox has developed with musicians over many years, with several artists returning to Galesburg in new projects and configurations.

21 Sep 2026

On Top of the World: Former Monmouth College Pipe Band Members Capture Titles

By Barry McNamara

They never played together as Monmouth students, but now Owen Russell (left) and Zephan Knichel are part of the best pipe band in the world. They're pictured with the RSPBA Jubilee Trophy (aka "The Spike") for the Grade 1 world champions

17 Sep 2026

Western Illinois University (WIU) Hosting Emergency Operations Center Ribbon-Cutting September 21

By University Communications

MACOMB, ILLINOIS (September 17, 2026) — Western Illinois University (WIU) is inviting the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 3:30PM, Monday, September 21, on the first floor of Sallee Hall.

16 Sep 2026

Gravity to Bring Powerhouse Broadway Vocals to Western Illinois University (WIU) Goldfarb Center

By Annette Hovland

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 16, 2026) — Three West End divas known for portraying Elphaba in Wicked will take the stage at Western Illinois University’s Goldfarb Center for the Performing Arts at 3PM, Sunday, September 20, as part of the 2026-27 A Season of Joy performance series.

16 Sep 2026

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Announces Summer 2026 President's List

By Siobhan Lopez

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (September 16, 2026) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.

16 Sep 2026

Monmouth College Invites Local Fans to Participate in Community Day September 26

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 16, 2026) — Well over 2,000 fans were in attendance at April Zorn Memorial Stadium for Monmouth College's first home football game of the season September 5, and organizers are hoping for a similar turn-out when the college hosts Community Day activities for the Fighting Scots' next home game on September 26.

16 Sep 2026

Four Bettendorf High School Seniors Have Been Announced as Semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Program

By Annette Hovland

Left to right: Willa Halfhill, Amos Spector, Linnea Arnell-Liu, and Ishika Motwani

15 Sep 2026

Junior Achievement of the Heartland Seeking Volunteers to Bring Learning to Life for Local Students

By Stacy Voelliger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 15, 2026) — A classroom volunteer doesn’t need to be a teacher. They don’t need a degree in education. And they certainly don’t need to have all the answers. They just need to be willing to spend a little time with a group of students and share what they know.

15 Sep 2026

Upper Iowa University Announces Spring 2026 Graduates

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 15, 2026) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its March and May 2026 graduates.

Carly Addington of Davenport (IA)

Courtney Davison of Walcott (IA)

Jesus Gonzalez-Hayes of Bettendorf (IA)

Brittany Gravert of Davenport (IA)

Erica Henderson of Davenport (IA)

Lily Jefford of De Witt (IA)

Ofelia Leza of Muscatine (IA)

Annie McMahon of Davenport (IA)

Jadyn Mowder of Bettendorf (IA)

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