16 Jul 2015

454 students named to Wartburg College Winter/May Term Dean's List

By Emily Christensen

WAVERLY, IA (07/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Wartburg College has recognized 454 students who were named to the 2015 Winter/May Term Dean's List.

Those honored include :

Kaitlynn Eaton of Davenport

Kerri Golinghorst of Dixon

Brooke Moeller of New Liberty

Breanna Walczyk of Bettendorf

Lindsay Heinen of Eldridge

Paris White of Muscatine

Anthony Skinner of Davenport

Cody Birely of Davenport

Laura Klever of Long Grove

Andrea Weiss of DeWitt

Tasha Becker of DeWitt

Emma Evans-Peck of Geneseo

Austin Lechtenberg of DeWitt

Mallory Weaver of Bettendorf

Brooke Chapman of DeWitt

Emily Kremer of DeWitt

Allison Coe of Dixon

Elizabeth Mallon of Davenport

Karl Jaeschke of Bettendorf

The list honors students who earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above in at least five course credits during the two terms. Four of the five course credits must be graded with a traditional letter grade.

Wartburg students take four courses during Winter Term, which runs from January to April, and one course during the one-month May Term. May Term courses often involve travel and study abroad.

Wartburg, a four-year liberal arts college internationally recognized for community engagement, enrolls 1,661 students. Wartburg is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and named after the castle in Germany where Martin Luther took refuge disguised as a knight during the stormy days of the Reformation while translating the Bible from Greek into German.

16 Jul 2015

Local Students Named to Carroll University Dean's List Spring 2015

By Tiffany Wynn
WAUKESHA, Wis. (July 15, 2015) - Katie Noble of Bettendorf and Allison Courville of Davenport were named to the dean's list at Carroll University for the spring 2015 semester. To be named to the dean's list, students must have a grade point average for the semester of at least 3.5 on a 4-point scale.

Carroll University was incorporated in 1846, making it Wisconsin's first four-year institution of higher learning. The independent, co-educational university is grounded in the liberal arts tradition, and offers 80 undergraduate programs, eight graduate programs, and a clinical doctorate in physical therapy. For more information, visit www.carrollu.edu, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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16 Jul 2015

Students earn Central College scholarships

By Laura Billingsley

PELLA, IA (07/15/2015)(readMedia)-- The following area first-year students earned scholarships to Central College:

Samantha Aguilar of Muscatine received a Cornerstone Scholarship to Central College.

Alex Birely of Davenport received a Presidential Scholarship to Central College.

Cassidy Bos of Geneseo received a Presidential Scholarship to Central College.

Madison Campbell of Blue Grass received a Presidential Scholarship to Central College.

Garrett Cone of Dixon received a Cornerstone Scholarship to Central College.

Marcus Harrington of Eldridge received a Cornerstone Scholarship to Central College.

Parker Hill of Bettendorf received a Presidential Scholarship to Central College.

Analise Keller of Davenport received a Presidential Scholarship to Central College.

Katie Phillips of Muscatine received a Presidential Scholarship to Central College.

Jacob Poster of Davenport received a Cornerstone Scholarship to Central College.

Kolby Reed of Muscatine received a Cornerstone Scholarship to Central College.

Benjamin Wilkinson of Davenport received a Presidential Scholarship to Central College.

Founded in 1853, Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, residential four-year liberal arts college known for its academic rigor and strength in global experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), sustainability education, athletics success and tradition, and leadership and service. Central continues to value its long-standing relationship with the Reformed Church in America that began in 1916. The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the Iowa Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just two minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.

16 Jul 2015

Emma Nelson of Moline graduates from RIT

By Marie Lang

ROCHESTER, NY (07/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Emma Nelson of Moline graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree in software engineering from RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences in the spring 2014-2015 semester.

Rochester Institute of Technology is home to leading creators, entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers. Founded in 1829, RIT enrolls 18,000 students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, making it among the largest private universities in the U.S.

The university is internationally recognized and ranked for academic leadership in business, computing, engineering, imaging science, liberal arts, sustainability, and fine and applied arts. RIT also offers unparalleled support services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Global partnerships include campuses in Croatia, Dubai and Kosovo.

For news, photos and videos, go to www.rit.edu/news.

16 Jul 2015

Vignessh Kumar of Moline, IL Named to Fall 2013 Dean's List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

By Dana Yamashita

TROY, NY (07/14/2015)(readMedia)-- Vignessh Kumar, of Moline, IL has been named to the Dean's List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the Spring 2015 semester. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below "C."

Kumar studies Biology.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1824, is the nation's oldest technological research university. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in engineering, the sciences, information technology, architecture, management, and the humanities and social sciences. Institute programs serve undergraduates, graduate students, and working professionals around the world. Rensselaer faculty are known for pre-eminence in research conducted in a wide range of fields, with particular emphasis in biotechnology, nanotechnology, computational science and engineering, and the media arts and technology. The Institute is well known for its success in the transfer of technology from the laboratory to the marketplace so that new discoveries and inventions benefit human life, protect the environment, and strengthen economic development.

As it approaches its bicentennial anniversary, the Institute continues to define The New Polytechnic, a new paradigm for teaching, learning, and research that uses advanced technologies to enable fresh collaborations across disciplines, sectors, and regions, in order to answer the global challenges of our day.

16 Jul 2015

School Supply Drive on 7/18 and 7/25 is Cooperative Effort by Moline Public Library and Moline Kiwanis Club

By Cathie Rochau

(Moline, IL) - Members of the Kiwanis Club of Moline, IL will be collecting school supplies at the K-Mart store in Moline, IL, off of 53rd Street & Avenue of the Cities on Saturday July 18th and Saturday July 25th, 2015. The school supply drive is being held as part of the Moline Public Library's Summer Reading Program, and is being supported by Moline Kiwanis club volunteers.

Monetary and supply donations collected will be given to students and teachers in the Moline-Coal Valley school district.  Anyone who donates to the drive  can enter to win a $250.00 gift card, courtesy of K-Mart. Drawing slips will be available at the designated school supply collection table, inside the entrance of the store. The Moline Public Library can also provide children with another great back to school supply, a library card.  For details, please visit www.molinelibrary.com.

The Kiwanis Club of Moline would like to extend a special thanks to the K-Mart store manager, Tena Knapp, and would like to note that K-Mart stores have an existing relationship with Kiwanis International.

The Kiwanis slogan is to "Serve the Children of the World," and this can be done one community and one child at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Moline is community service-driven, and supports a variety of programs that enrich and support the lives of youth. For more information about joining the Moline Kiwanis Club, please visit www.molinekiwanis.org.

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16 Jul 2015

Local Student Named to Dean's List at Bethel University

By readMedia
St. Paul, Minn. (July 13, 2015) - The following area students were named to the Dean's List for academic excellence for the spring 2015 semester at Bethel University in St. Paul:  Rachel O'Connell, a Sophomore from Davenport and the daughter of Gwen O'Connell also from Davenport.

The Dean's List honors students who achieve an outstanding scholastic record during a semester with a grade point average of 3.6 or greater.

Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 6,300 students from 48 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, with an additional seminary location in San Diego, California, and a satellite location in Bloomington, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

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15 Jul 2015

Upper Iowa University announces March 2015 graduates

By Monica Bayer Heaton

FAYETTE, IA (07/14/2015)(readMedia)-- Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its March 2015 graduates, followed by the degree earned and respective honors.

Brian Jackson of Bettendorf, IA, graduated with a BS in Business Admin from UIU's Quad Cities Center.

Kimberly Johnson of Port Byron, IL, graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Marketing from UIU's Quad Cities Center.

Travis Zurcher of Moline, IL, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Financial Management from UIU's Quad Cities Center.

About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 5,800 students--nationally and internationally--at its Fayette campus, 25 U.S. education centers, as well as centers in Malaysia and Hong Kong. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree programs. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual enrollment programs for high school students as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for learners of any age. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.

15 Jul 2015

UW-Platteville awards spring semester diplomas

By UW-Platteville University Information and Communications - Public Relations Office
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (July 13, 2015) - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville awarded diplomas to more than 700 graduates after the spring 2015 semester.

Commencement ceremonies were held May 8-9 on Bo Ryan Court in Williams Fieldhouse, and the university has now officially certified the graduation list.

Founded in 1866, UW-Platteville is in Southwest Wisconsin, fewer than 30 miles from both the Illinois and Iowa borders. With 8,900 undergraduate and graduate students, UW-Platteville is the fastest-growing comprehensive institution in the UW System. Students may choose from 41 majors, 76 minors and 17 pre-professional programs. The Distance Education program offers two undergraduate and six graduate programs.

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HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, ACADEMIC PLAN Bettendorf, IA

Hannah Johnson, Elementary Education

Moline, IL

Madeline Hughes, Mathematics
Chelsea Levesque, Elementary Education
10 Jul 2015

Smiddy Visits with Skip-a-Long Students Following Press Conference

By Paul Ferrero

MOLINE, Ill. - State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, visited with children and care givers from the Skip-a-Long Family and Community Services Center on June 25 to highlight the implications of Governor Rauner's proposed budget cuts.

"These children and their families depend on the state for care and support, and many will lose access to the services they depend on if this governor gets his way," Smiddy said. "I want to thank the children and staff at Skip-a-Long for helping me highlight the human costs of irresponsible cuts and rule changes."

Skip-a-Long is a non-profit childcare center serving approximately 1,100 children. Smiddy was joined by approximately 60 community members, children and staff from Skip-a-Long and other organizations for the press event held on June 25 in opposition to Governor Rauner's proposal to slash human services funding statewide. The families receive support from the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) to offset the cost of childcare and allow parents to continue working while their children are cared for. 80 percent of the families using care with Skip-a-Long utilize the CCAP program. Eligibility rule changes imposed by the governor, which took effect on July 1, will greatly diminish the number of families eligible for the program. Skip-a-Long has already been forced to reject 12 families who applied for enrollment through CCAP, according to Marcy Mendenhall, President & CEO of Skip-a-Long Family and Community Services.

"I want to thank Representative Smiddy for taking time to visit with our kids and helping draw attention to the thousands of Illinois families that depend on the state for child care assistance," said Mendenhall. "I hope there is budget resolution as families and children will have devastating consequences,  and I urge Governor Rauner to work with legislators to craft the responsible and compassionate budget Illinois needs."

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