PELLA, IOWA (May 19, 2022) — Central College celebrated the 216 students who graduated during Commencement on Saturday, May 14, at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium.

Jenna Bakeris of Bettendorf earned a bachelors degree in Elementary Education.

Allison Cheatheam of Davenport earned a bachelors degree in Chemistry.

William DeHaan of De Witt earned a degree in Business Management and minor in Communication Studies and Accounting.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 18, 2022) — Democratic elected officials, candidates, and supporters will gather at 5PM, Saturday, May 21, at Davenport’s RiverCenter, 136 E 3rd St. Davenport, for the annual Red, White, and Blue Gala. Gubernatorial candidate Deidre DeJear will give the keynote address. Congressional candidate Christina Bohannan, and US Senate candidates Abby Finkenauer, Admiral Mike Franken, and Dr Glenn Hurst will also be in attendance.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 18, 2022) — The following students have been named to the honors list for the Spring 2022 semester at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, HONOR LIST

Bettendorf, IA

Sarah Mendel, Dean's List

Clinton, IA

Annelise Dickinson, President's List

Madeleine Metzger, President's List

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 18, 2022) — Explore the beauty and wonder of space during Of Gravity and Light, a new production from Ballet Des Moines and Iowa PBS. With ethereal imagery, abstract sound, and remarkable movement, the performance exemplifies how the universal language of music and movement can make complex concepts more human and accessible to audiences of all ages. It premieres on Iowa PBS June 10, 8:30PM.