ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 20, 2026) — Augustana College announced more than 1,200 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2025-2026 fall semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

Anmolpreet Kaur, class of 2026, from Bettendorf, Iowa, majoring in Accounting and Business Analytics was named to Augustana College's fall semester Dean's List.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 20, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently announced its 2025 top mortgage lenders and Realtors®. The awards were given to the lending institutions, loan originators and Realtors® who assisted the most home-buyers through IFA programs in 2025.

“Homeownership is about so much more than buying a house, it’s about creating stability, opportunity, and a place where families can truly thrive,” said IFA Director Debi Durham.

FAYETTE, IOWA (February 20, 2026) — Upper Iowa University, in partnership with Environmental Issues Instruction (Eii), will offer a two-credit graduate or undergraduate course titled Learning and Living in a Changing Climate March 20-22, 2026, at the Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 18, 2026) — The Black Box Theatre located in downtown Moline will be holding auditions for their 2026 season on March 14 and 15. Added to the previously announced season will be Come from Away to be performed in late August through September 12 in honor of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Each director is asking for specific preparation noted below. I love you, You’re perfect, Now change will hold auditions at another time.

March 14, 2026