ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 29, 2026) — While working with children with autism in the Chicago area, Tenzin Moenkyi saw firsthand how language barriers can complicate access to care for multilingual families.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 25, 2026) — Explore Dubuque’s dynamic higher education landscape during the sixth annual Dubuque College Visit Week held Monday, August 3, 2026, through Friday, August 7, 2026.

Clarke University, Emmaus University, Loras College, Northeast Iowa Community College, and the University of Dubuque (UD) are once again partnering to offer prospective students in-person campus visits to witness firsthand the transformative educational opportunities available in Dubuque.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 24, 2026) — Davenport Parks and Recreation is creating a unique place for young people to spend their summer making new friends and getting more involved in their community.

Camp VIBE is designed specifically for students between twelve and fifteen years old who have aged out of many traditional summer recreation programs. Camp VIBE meets four days a week, Monday-Thursday, at Roosevelt Community Center.

William Urban, right, is presented with a copy of Urbanfest, a book published in his honor, by co-editors Jeff Rankin (left) and Thomas Sienkewicz (center)

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 24, 2026) — A collection of scholarly writings honoring longtime Monmouth College professor William L Urban has been published following more than two years of planning, writing and editing.