CHICAGO (Aug. 14, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed House Bill 2663, bipartisan legislation which protects preschool-aged children enrolled in early childhood programs and schools that receive state funding from being expelled.

AMES, IA (08/11/2017)-- The College of Human Sciences awarded scholarships to members of the incoming freshman class in support of their Iowa State University adventure during the 2017-2018 school year.

Kaitlyn Collins of Davenport, IA (52806), who is studying Apparel, Merchandising, and Design, will receive the TC Scholarship

Olivia Fuegen of Muscatine, IA (52761), who is studying Apparel, Merchandising, and Design, will receive the TC Scholarship

GALESBURG, IL (08/10/2017)-- Bridget Barnhart of Geneseo, IL, (ZIP code: 61254) has been named to the Knox College Dean's List of distinguished students for the 2017 Spring Term.

To be named to the Dean's List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the term, with a grade point average of 3.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale).

Barnhart is a graduate of Geneseo High School.

Meredith Skala honored for her great work with students

DES MOINES, IA (08/09/2017) (readMedia)-- Meredith Skala, a teacher at Hopewell Elementary in Bettendorf, is a 2017 Excellence in Education Award runner-up. The award is sponsored by the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA). Skala was chosen among a top field of educators-all nominated by colleagues, students, parents, and community members-because of the difference they make every day in the lives of Iowa's students.