WICHITA, KANSAS (March 16, 2022) — More than 1,030 students completed degrees at Wichita State University in fall 2021.

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

Letts, IA

Sonjia C Brundage, Bachelor of Arts in Education, ECU/Elementary Educ Apprentice, Magna Cum Laude

Rock Island, IL

Ashley Schmooke-Appleman, Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene-Completion

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS (March 16, 2022) — Illinois Wesleyan University's Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2021-22 academic year consisted of 734 students from 28 states and 17 countries.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As.

The following local students made the list:

Christopher Lerch of Rock Island, IL, a senior majoring in Music Education.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 16, 2022) — Comedian Tom Papa is set to perform in the Rhythm Room on Saturday, June 4, 2022, 7PM. Must be 21+ to attend show, as the Rhythm Room is on the Casino Floor.

With more than twenty years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success as an author, in film, TV, radio, and podcasts as well as on the live stage.

WICHITA, KANSAS (March 16, 2022) — Wichita State University has announced the names of 3,246 students who were on the WSU Dean's Honor Roll for Fall 2021.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME

Letts, IA

Sonjia C Brundage

To be included on the Dean's Honor Roll, a student must be enrolled full-time (at least twelve credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. 

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DES MOINES, IOWA (March 16, 2022) — People with disabilities have long fought for their right to reasonable accommodation. In a case that has been appealed to the 8th Circuit, an Iowan woman is requesting a reasonable accommodation that her landlord accept a Housing Voucher to pay her rent in full, due to her inability to work caused by her disability.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 16, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced $100 million investment to modernize and strengthen Iowa’s air-transportation system through the Iowa Commercial Aviation Infrastructure Fund.

Phosphorescent (aka Matthew Houck)

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 16, 2022) — This Friday night, the Raccoon Motel is proud to welcome back Liza Anne! Liza was a performing on the opening night of the original Motel and is only playing 14 shows on her nationwide tour — her first in three years. Along for the night is one of the hottest up-and-coming artists in America right now — Izzy Heltai. There are still tickets available so please come out. This is a show not to miss!

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 16, 2022) — The generosity of Quad City Mallards fans will help fund one full year of breast health screenings for patients who cannot afford them.

Nearly 6,000 fans turned out on Friday, March 4, for the Heroes v Villains — Quad City Mallards reunion game versus arch rival Flint Generals.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (March 15, 2022) — More than fifty high-school seniors attended the University of Dubuque's Second Century Scholars Program on Friday, February 18, 2022, on campus.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, HIGH SCHOOL, PARENT(S)

East Moline, IL

Abdelakim Baba Traore, United Township High School, Kadira Baba Traore

Eldridge, IA

Kaitlyn Kuhl, Easton Valley High School, Barb and John Kuhl

Geneseo, IL

FAYETTE, IOWA (March 15, 2022) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its December 2021 graduates, followed by honors and the degree earned.

Rock Island, IL — Katlyn Akers, Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education;

Cordova, IL — Jaime Anton, Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Arts in Instruc Strat: BD/LD/ID;

Long Grove, IA — Samantha Barber, , Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Mgmt;

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