07 Apr 2025

Racer, Author Dennis Noyes ('67) Used Monmouth College as “Jumping Off Place” to the World

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 7, 2025) — "It sounds like I'm making up a novel," said Dennis Noyes ('67), as he recalled the time in war-torn Guatemala that he narrowly escaped gunfire, sliding in the nick of time like a baseball player under a tavern's closing aluminum door. He wound up at the feet of a stranger — a CIA operative, as it turns out — who would have a major influence on his life.

07 Apr 2025

Des Moines University Podiatric Students Exceed National Average on Licensing Exam

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 7, 2025) — Two classes from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery have exceeded national averages on the American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination. Compared to the national passing average of 83%, 95% of DMU's CPMS students pass the exam.

04 Apr 2025

Hannah Gault of Moline, Illinois, Named Academic All-District at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

By Angela Kelm

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (April 4, 2025) — Hannah Gault, a Elementary Middle Education major from Moline, Illinois, at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is one of fourteen student-athletes from Warhawk teams who were named Academic All-District by the College Sports Communicators (CSC) for the 2024-25 winter season.

The CSC Academic All-District teams recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in competition and in the classroom.

04 Apr 2025

“Cinderella” Continues Monmouth College's Partnership with BCA, Community, and Kids

By Barry McNamara

When Monmouth College staged a collaborative production of "The Little Mermaid" in 2023, several of the roles were played by children from the community

04 Apr 2025

American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Announces Michael Ben-Avie as the Recipient of the 2025 Terrel L Rhodes Game Changer Award

By David Tritelli

WASHINGTON DC (April 4, 2025) — The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) has announced Michael Ben-Avie as the 2025 recipient of the Terrel L Rhodes Game Changer Award. The award recognizes his transformative leadership in general education, pedagogy, and assessment and his pivotal role in developing and advancing the AAC&U VALUE Scoring Collaborative, a groundbreaking system for assessing student learning at scale within and across institutions.

03 Apr 2025

Bettendorf Find Success at State Leadership Conference

By Celeste Miller

Sreya Alla, newly elected, 2025-26 Iowa State Secretary

03 Apr 2025

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic

By Kelsey Hollis

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 3, 2025) — The following students were named to the 2024 fall trimester Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Jacob Acosta of Davenport, Iowa

Carlee Alley of Bettendorf, Iowa

Michaela Avila of Davenport, Iowa

Alexis Baumgarn of Davenport, Iowa

Dominick Carone of Davenport, Iowa

Trent Catlett of Coal Valley, Illinois

Austin Erickson of Davenport, Iowa

03 Apr 2025

"Bonnie and Clyde" Production at Central College

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (April 3, 2025) — Central College's Visual and Performing Arts Department will perform Bonnie and Clyde at 7PM, April 9-12. The musical, based on the Tony-nominated production with music from the legendary Frank Wildhorn, features thrilling adventure and a non-traditional score combining blues, gospel, and rockabilly music.

Anna Dennis, Davenport, is a member of the behind-the-scenes crew as Stage Manager. Dennis is in the Class of 2027 with an English major.

02 Apr 2025

Palmer College of Chiropractic Accepts Students for Enrollment

By Kelsey Hollis

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 2, 2025) — The following students were accepted for enrollment for the 2025 spring trimester in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Bryanna Anderson of Davenport, Iowa

Anthony Dennis of Davenport, Iowa

Kenneth Dow of Davenport, Iowa

Amaris Harris of Davenport, Iowa

Charles Meincke of Davenport, Iowa

Kaeden Mickey of Davenport, Iowa

02 Apr 2025

School Library Month (April) and National School Librarian Day (April 4)

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 2, 2025) — April marks School Library Month, and Bettendorf Community School District is proud to honor the vital role school libraries and librarians play in shaping curious minds, fostering a love of reading, and empowering student learning. As part of this celebration, School Librarian Day on April 4 shines a special spotlight on the dedicated professionals who bring school libraries to life.

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