22 Feb 2013

Branstad, Reynolds thank partners for supporting education reform

By Tim Albrecht

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today thanked the myriad Partners for Education Reform who have signed on with their proposal to make Iowa's schools the best in the nation. Branstad and Reynolds both understood the need for a broad, bipartisan effort when they released their proposal just last month.

"We have many good schools with committed educators, but they are stuck in a system designed for the 20th century, not the 21st century," Branstad said. "I am ready to invest significant resources into these educational reforms, which truly have the power to dramatically raise achievement. I want to thank these vital partners who will help us move education reform forward."

Reynolds highlighted the importance of enhancing the teaching profession as a whole.

"This is about strengthening the teaching profession for the benefit of both students and teachers," Reynolds said. "Teachers are the single most important influence on a child's success inside school, and educators are being asked to do much more to prepare students for our knowledge-driven economy. We must make sure new teachers are ready to rise to that challenge, while also providing more support for teachers already in the classroom. Our Partners for Education Reform understand this."

An electronic list of the Partners for Education Reform can be found HERE. The growing list is as follows:

Pioneer

Wellmark

3M

Principal Financial Group

Iowa Chamber Alliance

Greater Des Moines Partnership

Urban Education Network of Iowa

Iowa Biotechnology Association

Iowa Board of Regents

Deere & Company

Master Builders of Iowa

MidAmerican Energy Company

Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company

Monsanto Company

Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

Meredith Corporation

Alliant Energy Corporation

CenturyLink

Alliance Pipline, Inc.

Mechanical Contractors Association of Iowa

NECA, IA (NEC)

NextEra Energy

Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI)

Iowa Association of Realtors

StudentsFirst

Hy-Vee, Inc.

Iowa Engineering Society

American Council of Engineering Companies

Associated Builders and Contractors of Iowa

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB/IA)

Professional Educators of Iowa

Siouxland Chamber

Iowa Department of Education

College Student Aid Commission

 

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21 Feb 2013

Jordan Catholic School Science Fair

By Janine Parr

Jordan Catholic School 7th & 8th Grade Science Fair Friday February 22nd, 4-6pm

Over 70 7th & 8th grade students will participate with more than 40 projects displayed. This first round of fair will take place at Jordan on Friday: • 10:00am - 12:30pm: Judging- judging teams are composed of engineers from John Deere, St. Ambrose and Augustana faculty and students, as well as science degreed professionals.


• 1:15pm to 2:50pm: Open to the Jordan student and faculty
• 4:00pm to 6:00pm: Open to the public

Students may earn an opportunity to compete in the regional tournament in March at Western
Illinois University, and then to the Illinois State Science Fair in May at University of Illinois.

21 Feb 2013

Samuel Kuznetsov Earns President's List Distinction

By Randy Stalsberg

KERRVILLE, TX (02/18/2013)(readMedia)-- Schreiner University of Kerrville has named Samuel Kuznetsov of Bettendorf, IA to its President's List. Kuznetsov, son of Alex and Danielle Kuznetsov was named to the roster of high-achieving students for the fall 2012 term.

To qualify for the President's List, full-time students must earn at least a 3.7 grade point average and have at least 12 hours credit for the term.

Schreiner University is an independent coeducational liberal arts university related by choice and covenant to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). For more information, visit our website at www.schreiner.edu or call the Office of Admission at 830-792-7217.

19 Feb 2013

Moline's Speech team got first in state!

By M. McNeil
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For the second time in two years Moline High School's Encore! acting troupe/speech team got first place in the Illinois High School Association State Finals held this weekend in Peoria for its PIR--Performance in the Round.  The name of the performace was "The Starcatcher".

Cast members include : Alejandro Raya , Christian Frieden , Clare Van Echaute , Jennie White , JJ Schrick , Josef Pautsch, Matthew Hayes, Micah SantAmor Bernas, Peter Condit, Sadie Buckles, Taylor Romeo

The award winning team will be performing this Friday at the MHS cafeteria at 7:30 pm.  The high school's "Dessert Theatre" will also showcase other acts--both sectional and state performers.
19 Feb 2013

Jacobs: Silvis school still waiting on money from the state after a decade

By Mary Shaw

SPRINGFIELD - After waiting through three governors and countless capitol bills, Silvis school still has not received the money first promised by former Gov. George Ryan.  The school found out this month from Governor Pat Quinn's administration that the money is again on hold.

Senator Mike Jacobs (D-Moline), who has continued to fight for the school construction grant for Silvis, said today that enough-is-enough.

"Silvis school district originally applied for the school construction grant in 2002," Jacobs said.  "They have been strung along by the state for long enough. At a time when Quinn is providing funds for other construction projects across the state, it is time for the state to man up to its commitments and give Silvis the money promised over a decade ago."

Silvis applied for, and was awarded the school construction grant in 2002, but the funds were never received. Then, Gov. Rod Blagojevich visited Silvis in 2004 and held a press conference with a big fake check guaranteeing the district would receive the money. It didn't.

In 2009, the General Assembly passed a construction program that was supposed to make the Silvis a priority.

"I am tired of the run around," Jacobs said. "If the state was never going to live up to its promise of construction dollars, why approve the project and give the people of my district false hope. The state made an agreement, and needs to come through on that agreement now."

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15 Feb 2013

Area Residents Named to Dean's List at Olivet

By Laura Warfel

BOURBONNAIS, IL (02/15/2013)(readMedia)-- Olivet Nazarene University congratulates those students named to the dean's list during the recently completed fall 2012 semester. To qualify for inclusion on the dean's list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

Local residents named to the list are:

Molly Anderson of Rock Falls

Emily Arnold of Prophetstown

Lydia Bilyeu of Fulton

Derek Delgado of Sterling

Liza Dollenbacher of Bettendorf

Miranda Geever of Moline

Jordan Hirl of Clinton

Kaitlin Loos of Sterling

Hannah Milby of Sterling

Nicholas Mizeur of Moline

Hannah Rowen of East Moline

Olivet Nazarene University is an accredited Christian, liberal arts university offering more than 100 areas of undergraduate and graduate study, including the Doctor of Education in ethical leadership. Olivet has one main campus in Bourbonnais, Ill. - just 50 miles south of Chicago; three sites: Rolling Meadows and Oak Brook, Ill., and Hong Kong; and more than 100 School of Graduate and Continuing Studies learning locations throughout Chicagoland and the Midwest. From Oxford to Tokyo, hundreds of Olivet students also experience the global classroom each year, whether through study abroad opportunities or worldwide mission trips.

15 Feb 2013

Fall semester Deans' List/Honor Roll named at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

By Tom Simons

LINCOLN, NE (02/14/2013)(readMedia)-- The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has announced the students named to the Deans' List/Honor Roll for the fall semester of the 2012-13 academic year. Students from this area who qualified included:

Bettendorf: Hannah Marjorie Kurth, senior, music, College of Fine and Performing Arts with a 4.0 grade-point average.

Bettendorf: Nathaniel Robert Sullivan, junior, music, College of Fine and Performing Arts with a 4.0 grade-point average.

Davenport: Samantha Walton Adrales, junior, English, College of Arts and Sciences .

Qualification for the Deans' List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Honor Roll for the Division of General Studies. Listed below are the minimum grade-point averages on a 4-point scale (4.0 equals A) for each entity and the name of its respective dean or director. All qualifying grade-point averages are based on a minimum of 12 or more graded semester hours. Students can be on the Dean's List for more than one college.

? College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, 3.75; Dean Steven F. Waller.

? College of Architecture, top 10 percent of the students in the college; Interim Dean Kim Wilson.

? College of Arts and Sciences, 3.7; Dean David Manderscheid.

? College of Business Administration, 3.6; Dean Donde Plowman.

? College of Education and Human Sciences, 3.75; Dean Marjorie Kostelnik.

? College of Engineering, 3.5; Dean Tim Wei.

? College of Journalism and Mass Communications, 3.7; Interim Dean James O'Hanlon.

? Division of General Studies Honor Roll, 3.6; Director of Undergraduate Education Nancy Mitchell.

? Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, 3.7; Dean Charles O'Connor.

A full list of Deans' List/Honor Roll students can be found at:

http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/downloadables/msword/20130213deanslist.txt.

15 Feb 2013

Nicholas Mizeur of Moline Named to CCAC All-Academic Team for Fall 2012

By Laura Warfel

BOURBONNAIS, IL (02/14/2013)(readMedia)-- Moline resident Nicholas Mizeur was recently recognized by the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) for his academic achievements by being named to the All-Academic Team for fall 2012. Mizeur is a senior at Olivet Nazarene University, majoring in youth ministry and political science and competing in men's cross country.

To be nominated for this award, a student-athlete must have been enrolled at his or her respective CCAC school for a minimum of one academic year, have completed at least 30 semester hours and have earned no less than a 3.25 cumulative grade point average.

Olivet Nazarene University is an accredited Christian, liberal arts university offering more than 100 areas of undergraduate and graduate study, including the Doctor of Education in ethical leadership. Olivet has one main campus in Bourbonnais, Ill. - just 50 miles south of Chicago; three sites: Rolling Meadows and Oak Brook, Ill., and Hong Kong; and more than 100 School of Graduate and Continuing Studies learning locations throughout Chicagoland and the Midwest. From Oxford to Tokyo, hundreds of Olivet students also experience the global classroom each year, whether through study abroad opportunities or worldwide mission trips.

More ONU news is available at Olivet.edu, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Licensed University photos and official logos available upon request.

15 Feb 2013

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE SECOND QUARTER JORDAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL HONOR ROLL STUDENTS

By Janine Parr

GRADE 6 - OUTSTANDING
Emma Beardsley
Gabe Beardsley
Jonathan Berry
Chloe Boyd
Bryan Cook
Anna Darrow
John Do
Sydney Elliott
Grant Florence
Julia Fout
Parker Georlett
Lauren Hird
Evan Juarez
Hannah Luppen
Olivia Manternach
Nate Maynard
Aaron Mickelson
Haley Mosely
Paige Nimrick
Mackenzie Parboosingh
Faith Pickslay
Mary Powers
Vanessa Reger
Ava Reynolds
Lily Schoeck
Kaitlynn Zonnevylle

GRADE 6 - DISTINGUISHED
Kaitlyn Bender
Emily Elliott
Katlynn McVey
Isabella Milani
Lily Steffen
Natika Woods

GRADE 7 - OUTSTANDING
Zoe Arvanitis
Alyssa Carpita
Bailey Estes
Amber Guzzo
Brendan Hird
Kale Hyder
Alyssa Klauer

GRADE 7 - DISTINGUISHED
Bridget Ferguson
Mindy Hoang
Erik Hoffman
Cloie Jennings
Ben Luppen
Rebecca Nonnenmann
Jenna Pauley
Jessica Pauley
Collin Rogiers
Clare VanSpeybroeck
Brenon Wilson

GRADE 8 - OUTSTANDING
Lucy Adlfinger
Maris Boelens
Sidney Boelens
Conner Boyd
Augie Darrow
Brian Do
Lisa Do
Sam Dodson
Michael Elliott
Emily Ostrowski
Samantha Sharp

GRADE 8 - DISTINGUISHED
Antonio Anderson
Molly Hunter

The Outstanding Honor Roll requires more A's than B's with no C's. The Distinguished Honor Roll requires more B's than A's with no more than one C.

15 Feb 2013

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WISCONSIN RELEASES FALL DEAN'S LIST

By Jeff Bandurski

(February 12, 2013) - Concordia University Wisconsin officials released the Fall Dean's List for the first semester of 2012-2013 academic year. To be eligible for the honor, students must achieve a minimum 3.50 GPA.

Among the area students named to the list were: Elizabeth Vondera, Freshman from Davenport, Athletic Training

Founded in 1881, Concordia University Wisconsin, 12800 North Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, offers 49 undergraduate majors and is affiliated with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The school is located on 155 acres of Lake Michigan shoreline, only 15 minutes north of downtown Milwaukee.

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