CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Jan. 19 -- Coe College issued the following news: With heavy hearts, Coe College mourns the passing of George Henry '49, an alumnus and beloved campus figure known amongst Kohawks and the greater community as "Mr. Coe College." For decades, Henry was the official campus photographer, and through this work created an incredible legacy that will be felt for decades to come through the images he captured during his 67-year career -- images that continue to hang across campus a  more

DUBUQUE, Iowa, Jan. 19 -- Dubuque Community Schools issued the following news release: The Dubuque Community School District is pleased to announce that 12 district buildings have earned the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR(R) Certification for 2023. This recognition is presented to the most energy efficient buildings in the country. "ENERGY STAR recognition underscores our district's commitment to energy efficiency," said Dubuque Community School District Superintendent Amy  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 19 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The first contest of the 2024 presidential election, the Iowa Republican caucuses, saw former President Donald Trump cruise to a decisive victory, winning more than half of caucus-goers' votes. His two most prominent rivals for the GOP nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, finished a distant second and third place, respectively. Virginia Tech political experts Karen Hu  more

MACOMB, Illinois, Jan. 19 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: Western Illinois University Agricultural Professor Joel Gruver has been chosen to receive the 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Achievement Award from Practical Farmer of Iowa (PFI). "Joel is committed to education and innovation. When a row crop farmer experimenting with cover crops asks, 'Have we tried this?' the answer is that Joel is currently doing so or is willing to start," his nominator said. This a  more