06 Feb 2026

Back for Its 46th Year at Monmouth College, Great Decisions Discussion Series to Begin February 11

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 6, 2026) — Monmouth College's annual Great Decisions series on foreign affairs will begin February 11 and run through the next-to-last Wednesday in April.

"One of my favorite aspects of this series is that we always have a diverse audience, including members of our campus community as well as the surrounding community," said political science professor Mike Nelson, who's organized the series the past several years.

06 Feb 2026

Drew Micek of Bettendorf, Iowa, Named to Mississippi State University's Fall 2025 Deans' List

By Allison Matthews

MISSISSIPPI STATE, MISSISSIPPI (February 6, 2026) -- Drew Micek, of Bettendorf, Iowa, was named to the Mississippi State University Fall 2025 Deans' List.

To be named to the Deans' List, a student must have achieved a GPA between 3.5 and 3.79, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least twelve semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.

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06 Feb 2026

Hy-Vee Culinary Expert Predicts Top Snack Trends for the Big Game

By Zach Tecklenburg

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 6, 2026) — One of the culinary experts at Midwest retail grocer Hy-Vee is sharing his picks for what he sees as the top trends for fans hosting watch parties for this weekend’s big game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Hy-Vee Chef Alex Strauss develops recipes for Hy-Vee’s in-store offerings and creates unique entrees for Hy-Vee’s catering customers. Here’s what Chef Alex sees as the hottest snack trends for this weekend’s watch parties:

06 Feb 2026

Animal Services Clarification ℅ City of Davenport

By Tim Gleason

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 6, 2026) — The City of Davenport wants to take this opportunity to be clear about what a change in animal services means for Davenport.

05 Feb 2026

Dean's, President's Lists Students Named for University of Alabama Fall 2025 Term

By Stephanie Pettis

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA (February 5, 2026) — A total of 15,388 students enrolled during Fall Semester 2025 at The University of Alabama (UA) were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the 

05 Feb 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) President and CEO Angela L Walker Franklin PhD Named 2026 Trailblazer in Higher Education

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 5, 2026) — Angela L Walker Franklin PhD, President and CEO of Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences, has been named a recipient of Insight into Academia Magazine's 2026 Trailblazer in Higher Education Award.

05 Feb 2026

Three Business Pathways, Built for Today's Students

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (February 5, 2026) — As colleges nationwide grapple with rising costs and changing workforce demands, Upper Iowa University (UIU) is stepping out front.

05 Feb 2026

Quad City Storm's Education Day Game Presented by Chick Fil A February 21; Hockey Fights Cancer Ice Painting event at Vibrant Arena February 9

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 5, 2026) — The Quad City Storm returns to home ice next weekend for the first time in more than three weeks. Thursday, February 12, is the Storm’s Education Day game presented by Chick Fil A of the Quad Cities.

Thousands of elementary school students will fill Vibrant Arena for a 10:30AM puck-drop. Friday, February 13, is the Storm’s annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night presented by UnityPoint Health — Trinity.

04 Feb 2026

Keziah Anderson of Rock Island, Illinois, Named to Hartwick College's Fall 2025 Dean's List

By Eric Malanoski

ONEONTA, NEW YORK (February 4, 2026) — Keziah Anderson of Rock Island, Illinois, was named to Hartwick College's Fall 2025 Dean's List. Anderson, who is pursuing a major in Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration, was among the approximately 400 students who were named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List.

04 Feb 2026

The Read Art Gallery, Scott Community College, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Ribbon-Cutting

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

RIVERDALE, IOWA (February 4, 2026) — The Read Art Gallery/Scott Community College/Eastern Iowa Community Colleges will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, February 25, 4PM.

The Read Art Gallery is located in the Scott Community College Belmont Campus, outside of the library — 500 Belmont Rd in Riverdale, Iowa.

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