GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (April 28, 2025) — High-achieving students were named to the Knox College Dean's List for the 2025 Winter Term. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must have earned at least 2.5 credits in the term, with a grade-point average of 3.6 or better (on a 4.0 scale).

Riley Colclasure of Moline (61265)

Colton Degen of Moline (61265)

Madelyn Kress of Rock Island (61201)

Gavin Lockard of Moline (61265)

Eli Mueller of Cordova (61242)

MILAN, ILLINOIS (April 28, 2025) — In the heart of Milan, Illinois, a quiet but powerful force for good has been changing lives for over a decade — the Milan Christian Food Pantry.

Behind its day-to-day operations lies a story of vision, generosity, and the enduring impact of philanthropy, most notably through the Brissman Foundation, a private foundation with administrative and grantmaking services provided by the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

PELLA, IOWA (April 28, 2025) — Central College President Mark Putnam announced the public launch of "A World of Good." The $50 million initiative aims to generate unprecedented support for scholarships and endowments for student experiences, academic innovation, community partnerships, and long-term sustainability.

The campaign also emphasizes service to others, encouraging volunteerism as a core part of its mission.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 28, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Senate Republicans are announcing a compromise for an overall budget of $9.417 billion for Fiscal Year 2026. These targets include the education funding agreement from earlier in session.