WAVERLY, IOWA (March 3, 2025) — Robert Matera has been accepted into the Wartburg College Teacher Education Program.

Matera, of Davenport, Iowa, had to demonstrate effective reflective components in teaching and complete several other requirements to be considered for the program.

Admission to the Teacher Education Program allows students to begin professional-education courses in their field.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 27, 2025) — Keri Dodson, a 2018 graduate of Monmouth College, has been named the school's new senior marketing director. She will start her position on March 3.

Since November 2021, Dodson has worked for Bridgeway, serving as the behavioral health clinic's community engagement director and implementing a strategic marketing plan for its seven central Illinois locations.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 26, 2025) — Bettendorf Community School District, in partnership with Eagle View Behavioral Health is hosting a Mental Health Career Day for area high school students on Thursday, February 27, 9:30-11AM, at Bettendorf High School.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (February 26, 2025) — Two University of Iowa College of Education students, Olga Colmenero Carrillo (right) and Josie Mbaye, are using their personal experiences of growth, international exploration, and educational challenges to create positive change and address learning barriers in their home state of Iowa.

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (February 26, 2025) — Amelia Rursch of Reynolds, Illinois, was named to Rhodes College's Fall 2024 Honor Roll.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 26, 2025) — Augustana College Film Program and the Film Club will host acclaimed actor, writer and director Frank Harts March 10, 1-2PM, at the Olin Auditorium, 733 35th St, Rock Island. The free event is open to the public.

DECATUR, ILLINOIS (February 26, 2025) — Millikin University is pleased to announce the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester.

Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean's List honors. Students earning a perfect 4.00 grade-point average on twelve graded credits attempted earn High Dean's List honors.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 25, 2025) Along with a new ensemble, the Monmouth Civic Orchestra will present a concert March 2, 7PM, in the Kasch Performance Hall of Dahl Chapel and Auditorium.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 25, 2025) — Drake University is pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to extend President Marty Martin’s contract to serve as Drake’s president for an additional three years, securing his leadership through the end of the University’s 2029 fiscal year (June 30, 2029).

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