ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2024) — The Augustana College Department of Theatre and Film presents Our Country’s Good, May 9-12, at the Brunner Theatre Center. The play is directed by Jeff Coussens, Augustana Professor of Theatre Arts.

CORALVILLE, IOWA (May 6, 2024) — US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced a first-of-its-kind National Child Care Innovation Summit later this year. The summit will be held in partnership with the US Chamber of Commerce and the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2024) — Special Olympics Illinois will be hosting the annual Region F Spring Games in Monmouth this Saturday, May 4. Spring Games is an event for athletes with intellectual disabilities to compete in track and field events. Over the next month, each region will host Spring Games for their athletes to participate in.

WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND (May 6, 2024) — Michael Cumberbatch of Davenport, Iowa (52807), has enrolled at McDaniel College as a transfer student. This list includes students who have deposited as of May 3, 2024.

Cumberbatch is a transfer student and plans to study Biomedical Science.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 6, 2024) — Trendy Gardener, Central Iowa’s destination for houseplants and innovative plantscaping solutions, proudly announces the launch of its new logo, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey towards fostering community engagement.

SEWARD, NEBRASKA (May 6, 2024) — On May 4, Concordia University, Nebraska awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees to more than 475 graduates. The class of 2024 was honored during an undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremony.

The following graduates were included in those earning degrees:

Trevor Brei of Bettendorf, Iowa, BA in Criminal Justice

Andrew Pfeiffer of Bettendorf, Iowa, BA in Information Technology

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2024)  They poured concrete to lay bricks. They built tiny buildings, repaired diesel engines, and raced the clock and each other to be the best at more than 150 events — and they just might have found their successful career path in the process.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2024)  The Alzheimer’s Association held their annual Memories in the Making event on Friday, May 3, and raised a record-breaking $48,000 to help fund Alzheimer’s and dementia care, support, and research. Over 225 people attended the event which was held for the first time at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2024) — River Action will turn out the Centennial Bridge lights at 11PM, on the nights of May 6, 7, and 8 in order to protect birds migrating nocturnally as they pass through the Quad City region. This operation will be conducted by Art-o-Lite/Crawford Company.

Sigourney Weaver and Jim Simpson, who have been married forty years, will speak on the theme of "creative partnership" when they deliver Monmouth College's Commencement address on May 18

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2024) — Featuring an address by a couple famous for their contributions to stage and screen, Monmouth College will hold its 167th annual Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 18.

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