22 Feb 2024

Monmouth College Alumni Join Forces to Run Successful Farm Management and Insurance Agency

By Barry McNamara

Julie Larson Martin ('00) and 2007 classmates Jared Kunkle and Rachel Jenks Kunkle spoke at the February 15 meeting of Monmouth Associates

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 22, 2024) — Perhaps you've heard this one: A teacher, an accountant and a farmer walk into a bar.

But what you haven't heard is the punchline variation a trio of Monmouth College graduates have created.

22 Feb 2024

Students Participating in the University of Iowa's Dance Marathon 2024 Generate $1.4 Million of Support for University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital

By Rick Klatt

More than 1,100 current University of Iowa students participated in the 30th annual student-led Dance Marathon, generating more than $1.4 million for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Dance Marathon has generated more than $35.8 million in its history

22 Feb 2024

Monmouth College's Music Department to Hold Third Annual Broadway on Broadway February 23

By Barry McNamara

Music faculty member Tom Clark performs at the Broadway on Broadway event in 2022

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 22, 2024) — Performances of show tunes by students, faculty, and staff will be a part of Monmouth College's third annual "Broadway on Broadway" event on February 23.

22 Feb 2024

US News and World Report Recognizes Upper Iowa University (UIU) Online Programs

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (February 22, 2024) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is proud to announce its recognition in the US News and World Report's Best Online Bachelor's Programs rankings. This accolade underscores UIU's commitment to providing accessible online education, tailored to meet the needs of today's learners.

21 Feb 2024

Gabriel Stropes of Milan, Illinois, Makes Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology

By Marie Lang

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK (February 21, 2024) — Gabriel Stropes of Milan, Illinois (61264), was named to the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Stropes is in the applied computer technology program.

20 Feb 2024

University of Florida Professor to Deliver Monmouth College's Annual Fox Classics Lecture February 26

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 20, 2024) — The last week of February provides a bridge from Black History Month to Women's History Month, and a talk that week at Monmouth College will offer insights into both areas.

20 Feb 2024

2024 Teacher Job Fair

By Whitney Smith

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 20, 2024) — The Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency is hosting a Teacher Job Fair on Monday, February 26, 2024, at our Bettendorf office located at 729 21st Street in Bettendorf, 4-5:30PM.

This is a free event for all prospective and current teachers and administrators looking for employment during the 2023-2024 school year.

20 Feb 2024

Transforming Lives: Ellipsis Unveils Groundbreaking Apartment-Style Residence

By Sara Engelhart

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 20, 2024) — Ellipsis, a youth services and shelter organization serving nearly 600 central Iowa kids and their families daily, is proud to announce unveil renovations on a Des Moines facility that features twelve efficiency apartments for youth ages sixteen to 21. The announcement comes following an open house on Tuesday, February 20.

20 Feb 2024

Jericha Stout of Cordova, Illinois, Named to Dean's List at University of Maryland Global Campus

By Bob Ludwig

ADELPHI, MARYLAND (February 20, 2024) — Jericha Stout of Cordova, Illinois, was named to the Dean's List for the fall semester at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC.

20 Feb 2024

Local Students Participate in Central College Spring Internships

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (February 20, 2024) — Thirty-two Central College students will participate in internships for the Spring 2024 semester.

Luke Henkhaus of Geneseo (61254) will intern with Central College in Pella, Iowa. Henkhaus is a member of Central's Class of 2024, with a Psychology major.

Emma Johnson of Davenport (52807) will intern with Heartland AEA in Johnston, Iowa. Johnson is a member of Central's Class of 2023, with a Kinesiology major.

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