DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 29, 2024) The Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Memories in the Making event will be held on Friday, May 3, 5:30–10PM, at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark in Moline. All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and go towards Alzheimer’s and dementia care, support, and research.

CLIVE, IOWA (April 29, 2024) — Tickets are on sale for the second annual BBQ & Brew at the Ballpark. The event takes place on Saturday, June 22, at Principal Park in Des Moines, 2-7PM. Organized by the Iowa Pork Producers Association and the Iowa Cubs, this fun afternoon for the whole family includes a Backyard BBQ Competition featuring contestants from all over the state, contending for more than $10,000 in prize money.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 29, 2024) — Over-the-year, total non-farm jobs increased in nine metropolitan areas, decreased in four, and was unchanged in one for the year ending March 2024, according to data released Thursday, April 25, by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in eleven metropolitan areas, decreased in two, and remained unchanged in one.

RAMSEN, IOWA (April 29, 2024) — Let's show them our Sky-High Gratitude!

Hello Parents, Community Partners and Stakeholders:

We are joining community organizations nationwide to celebrate, recognize and appreciate the hard work of Early Childhood Educators! We invite you to join us on Friday, May 10, to honor Provider Appreciation Day®. This particular day highlights the incredible dedication and efforts of our Early Childhood Educators who tirelessly uplift Iowa families.

Pictured from left are Monmouth College's Senior Woman of the Year Lillian Hucke and the Freshman Man and Woman of the Year, Payton Crims and Natalie Morrow. Not pictured is Senior Man of the Year Elijah Kelly, who was student teaching during the awards ceremony

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 29, 2024) Four students have received top awards for the 2023-24 academic year at Monmouth College.

PELLA, IOWA (April 29, 2024) — Central College announces the creation of a full-tuition scholarship in the name of Shirley and Dirk Van Zante, a 1952 graduate.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 29, 2024) — Fifteen years after launching Augie Choice, Augustana College announces the expansion of the transformative initiative. Now, sophomores in addition to juniors and seniors may apply for up to $2,000 to help pay expenses related to an internship, research, or study-away experience.

Alongside Monmouth College President Clarence Wyatt, Sid Stockdale is pictured in front of the campus building named in his father's honor

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 26, 2024) Imagine you're a sixth-grade student. Your father's Navy commitment often takes him from home, but this time, you're don't know if he's ever coming back.

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