ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 15, 2025) — A new partnership between Augustana College and UnityPoint Health PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Senior Care — Bettendorf is expanding access to hearing care for older adults in the Quad Cities, while giving students the opportunity to provide life-changing services as part of their clinical training.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 14, 2025) — Coe College is recognizing its highest-performing students of the Spring 2025 term as members of the Dean's List.

To be named to the Dean's List, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the term and rank in the top 10% of the student body. Local students who have reached that criteria include:

Regyn Buffington of Coal Valley

Ryan Dolphin of Bettendorf

Valerie Gutierrez of Davenport

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 14, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences recognized 160 students with service and leadership awards on Wednesday, May 7. These awards shine light unto the dedication and compassion each student holds to furthering their health-care career through volunteerism and paving the way for the future of medicine and health sciences.

PELLA, IOWA (May 14, 2025) — Central College recognized 249 graduates during Commencement 2025 on May 10, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium on Central's campus.

Emily Beldock of Davenport (52807) earned a Bachelors degree majoring in Kinesiology .

Lucas Crawford of Eldridge (52748) earned a Bachelors degree summa cum laude majoring in Economics .

Aiden Doe of Bettendorf (52722) earned a Bachelors degree cum laude majoring in English .