Corrected Text: Mullen Earns Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree

  On Saturday, February 16, 2026, the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, WI, conferred degrees to 534 graduates for the fall 2025 semester. This correction was submitted to thecity1.com by the University. Kerry Mullen, Sterling, IL, earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, with a major in Physical Therapy.

Kirkwood Community College Announces Dean’s List

  On Thursday, February 26, 2026, Kirkwood Community College, in Cedar Rapids, IA, released its Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester.  These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher, after completing 12 or more credit hours at the College. Kirkwood students from the area earning this

Earn While You Learn:  CGH IDPH-Approved CNA Program

  CGH Medical Center is launching an IDPH-approved Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program, designed to make starting a healthcare career more accessible.  The program offers full-time paid employment with all required training, to safely and compassionately provide care for patients, while also preparing participants for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

MIT Hosts Rotary Club Members

  Mick Welding submitted the press release and photographs. Recently, Morrison Rotary Club members toured Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Our club was treated to a tour of the Innovation Center at Morrison Tech.  Thank you Mike Gunderson for coordinating the visit and for Morrison Tech

College of Saint Mary President’s Honor Roll: Kennedy Buck

  On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, College of Saint Mary (CSM) announced its President’s Honor Roll for outstanding academic performance during the Fall 2025 semester.  To qualify for the President’s Honor Roll, students must earn a 3.9 GPA or above, after completing at least 12 semester hours, as full-time students.

Blackburn College Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

  On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Blackburn College announced its Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester.  Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Sterling, IL, students include Amanda Bass and Beth Brill. Founded in 1837, Blackburn College

Brooke Howard on 2025 Dean’s List at UW-La Crosse

  On Thursday, February 5, 2026, notice was received that Brooke Howard, Rock Falls, IL, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year, ending in December 2025.Howard is  Chemistry Major. Qualification for the Dean’s List is limited

Tristin Turner Named to President’s List at Drake University

  On Thursday, February 5, 2026) Tristin Turner, of Sterling, IL, named to the Dean’s and President’s Lists at Drake University. To be eligible for the Deans’ List, students must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the Fall 2025 semester at Drake.  Further, to be eligible for

UW-Eau Claire Fall Dean’s List: Brandeis Shore

  On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of the Blugolds who have earned a place on the Dean’s List.  Their commitment to excellence exemplifies the highest standards of scholarship at UW-Eau Claire.  Congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment! Sterling,

Quincy University Dean’s List: Zyan Westbrook

  On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Quincy University, Iowa Falls, IA, released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester.  Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 379 students received the

University of Dubuque Fall 2025 Dean’s List and Graduates

  The University of Dubuque, in Dubuque, IA, congratulates the following student on being appointed to the Fall Semester 2025 Academic Dean’s List. Full-time students in good academic standing (registered for and having earned 12 or more letter grade credits for the term) who earn a term grade point average

Iowa State University Fall 2025 Dean’s List

  On Friday, January 23, 2026, Iowa State University, in Ames, IA, reported more than 11,800 students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the 2025 fall semester Dean’s List.  Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50

Northern Illinois University Fall 2025 Dean’s List

  Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, IL, announces its fall 2025 Dean’s List students.  To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale

CCC Honors Mary Jo Nier for Customer Service

  Clinton Community College, one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, has announced the recipient of the 2026 Connie Campbell Memorial Customer Service Award.  The award was created in memory of CCC employee Connie Campbell of Camanche, IA, who passed away in June of 2006.  The award honors a CCC

Loras College Dean’s List Recpients

  The following Loras College students were recognized in Dubuque, IA, for academic achievement, during the recent semester, by Dr. Sarah Nytroe, Loras College Provost.  To be eligible, a student must earn a minimum grade-point average of 3.50 for the term and be a full-time student taking at least 12