25 Mar 2026

Monmouth Alumni Sisters Mary Ann Eiserman, Cherry Simmons Collaborate on Children's Book Twenty Years in the Making

By Barry McNamara

Mary Ann Eiserman (left) and Cherry Simmons discussed the creation of their new children's book during a March 18 program at their alma mater, Monmouth College

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 25, 2026) — Even a short book can take a long time.

That's one of the lessons that the Galusha sisters — alumni Mary Ann Eiserman ('72) and Cherry Simmons ('80) — shared with a group of Monmouth College students Wednesday evening during a talk on campus.

24 Mar 2026

Casey Burnham of Davenport, Iowa, Named to Upper Iowa University's Fall 2025 Dean's List

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (March 24, 2026) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 GPA and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Among those named to the Dean's List was Casey Burnham, a Social Science major from Davenport, Iowa.

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24 Mar 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Osteopathic Medicine Medicine Class of 2026 Achieves 99% Match Rate

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 24, 2026) — The Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2026 achieved a 99% match-rate in the 2026 National Resident Matching Program, announced Friday, March 20.

24 Mar 2026

St Ambrose University to Host Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP for International Conference on Faith and Renewal

By Brian Boesen

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 24, 2026) — St Ambrose University will welcome one of the Catholic Church’s most influential contemporary voices, Cardinal Timothy Peter Joseph OP, as keynote speaker for its upcoming international conference, “From A(mbrose) to (Gen.) Z: Resourcing the Tradition in Response to Contemporary Concerns in the Church,”

24 Mar 2026

Trio of Monmouth Concerts Down to Two as Moschenross Recital on March 31 Cancelled

By Barry McNamara

"He's back by popular demand," said MLCCS organizer Stan Jenks about David Burnham. "He incorporates his show with the audience so well. He just brings the audience in"

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 24, 2026) — The March 31 piano recital by Ian Moschenross has been cancelled.

05 Mar 2026

2026 Visiting Science Scholar: Alexander Matt Turner, Bettendorf High School Class of 2012

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 5, 2026) — Alexander Matt Turner is the Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation 2026 Visiting Science Scholar. He will be presenting to Bettendorf High School students on March 6 and will also be at the Bett STEAM Expo on March 7.

05 Mar 2026

Belmont University Student Musicians Join Andrea Bocelli on Tour

By Jasmine Simmons

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (March 5, 2026) — Olivia Bastin of Muscatine, Iowa, was among more than 85 Belmont University student musicians from the University Orchestra and Chorale who took the stage alongside world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli in February, performing in the Nashville and Birmingham stops of his "Romanza — 30th Anniversary World Tour."

03 Mar 2026

Upper Iowa University to Celebrate 10th Annual Giving Days March 25-26

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (March 3, 2026) — Upper Iowa University will celebrate its tenth annual Giving Days on Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 26, 2026. This milestone event invites alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of Upper Iowa University to come together in support of current and future Peacock students.

25 Feb 2026

Monmouth College's Student Newspaper Has Stellar Day at Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) Convention

By Barry McNamara

Courier staff members displaying this year's awards include, from left, Billy Lopatto, Mikaela Avery, Elena Fry-Hernandez, Seamus O'Sullivan, Riley King, Dawsyn Wilson, and Ryan Philliips

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 25, 2026) — The staff at The Courier, Monmouth College's student newspaper, had their finest year ever in terms of awards from the Illinois College Press Association.

25 Feb 2026

Upper Iowa University Announces Fall 2025 Dean's List

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (February 25, 2026) -- Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2025 Fall Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade-point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Collin Altensey of Port Byron, IL

Mikayla Bagdonas of Eldridge, IA

Timothy Barnes of Bettendorf, IA

Thomas Bloome of Bettendorf, IA

Stephanie Brown of Bettendorf, IA

Manuel Burgos of Bettendorf, IA

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