LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN (March 21, 2022) — The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in December. The 57th Annual Winter Commencement was held at the La Crosse Center Sunday, December 19.

Students earning degrees in December include:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR(S), HONORS (if listed)

Geneseo, IL

Andrew Pischke, Bachelor of Science, Finance Major

FAYETTE, IOWA (March 21, 2022) — As an extension of its current partnerships, Upper Iowa University (UIU) and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) have agreed upon a new articulation agreement. This partnership provides another avenue for graduates of UIU's industrial-technology teaching-degree program to more quickly apply the skills they learn directly into their own future classroom or work environment.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 21, 2022) — Gilda’s Club is offering a 6-week cancer survivorship series called Cancer Transitions™ on Thursdays, April 7–May 12, 5–7PM, at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Moline Clubhouse at 600 John Deere Road, Suite 101, Moline, IL 61265.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 18, 2022) — The following students were accepted for the spring 2022 trimester in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main campus in Davenport, Iowa:

Kaleb Bock of Davenport, IA

Zana Danner of Davenport, IA

India Hall of Davenport, IA

Franklin Howard of Davenport, IA

Mariah Howard of Davenport, IA

Marie Le of Davenport, IA

Rachael Tigrett of Le Claire, IA

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 18, 2022) — The following students graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main campus in Davenport, Iowa on February 25, 2022:

Thomas Adams of Blue Grass, IA

Brian Bennett of Port Byron, IL

Joseph Cavazos of Davenport, IA

Kylie Cushman of Davenport, IA

Tymbree Hawkins of Davenport, IA

Laura Johannsen of Moline, IL

Alec Kakishita of Davenport, IA

Pictured from left are Monmouth College Director of Student Equity, Inclusion and Community Regina Johnson and students Gabriela Madu, Reggie Willis, Nyasaina Kwamboka, and Justin Douglas

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 18, 2022) — Monmouth College Director of Student Equity, Inclusion and Community Regina Johnson said she was "humbled" — and a bit nervous — when given the opportunity to play a key role at her first national conference.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (March 18, 2022) — The following residents were named to the Mount Mary University Fall 2021 Dean's List:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, MAJOR (if listed), HIGH SCHOOL (if listed)

Milwaukee, WI

Valerie R MacMillan, Bachelor of Arts, Student Designed, Moline Senior High School

Macmillan also completed her degree requirements and graduated at the conclusion of the Fall 2021 semester.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 17, 2022) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces the State of Iowa ranked third best in the nation for administration of the 2020 elections, according to new data. The Elections Performance Index, compiled by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Election Data and Science Lab, ranks states based on voter turnout, voter registration rate, and overall administration of elections.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 17, 2022) — Spring cleaning is a seasonal chore for many, but did you know spring cleaning also can help others in your community get a fresh start? When you donate your gently-used items to Goodwill, the money we raise by selling these items creates job-placement and training opportunities for people who are looking for jobs or to advance their existing careers.

HAMPTON, ILLINOIS (March 16, 2022) — The Rock Island County Forest Preserve District has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to support enhancements to the existing Mississippi River Trail/Great River Trail within Illiniwek Forest Preserve.

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