MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 21, 2026) — A transformational $5 million investment from 1965 graduate William Goldsborough — the former chair of his alma mater's Board of Trustees — and his wife, Beverly, is accelerating Monmouth College's momentum, strengthening the student experience, modernizing the campus, and investing in the college's future.

"Beverly and I made a decision to pull our estate gift forward so we could see its impact in our lifetime," said Goldsborough.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 21, 2026) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) honored the commitment and passion of local leaders within the state’s pork industry during the annual Iowa Pork Congress in late January. The event highlighted the achievements of county organizations for their leadership and efforts in advancing pork production and promotion across Iowa.

County Outreach Award Winners

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 21, 2026) — The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, a private foundation founded in 1967 by the late Larned and Mary Hubbell Waterman, will grant over $2 million to 67 area non-profits in 2026 to advance its vision of a growing, thriving, inclusive community through investments in innovation and accessibility.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (January 21, 2026) — Des Moines University Clinic's website, dmuclinic.org, has earned a bronze award in the Health Information Resource Center's Digital Health Awards.

The HIRC is a national information clearinghouse for professionals who work in consumer health fields.