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Africana Studies marks centennial of Black History and its responsibilities
Cerritos College’s Africana Studies Department marked the 100th anniversary of Black History Month on Feb. 25 with a faculty panel that reflected on Carter G. Woodson’s legacy and the discipline’s role in preserving history and building community.
Iowa student entrepreneurs shine at NIACC business competition.
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the Everyday Entrepreneur Pitch Competition on February 24; David Roman won first place with Onepack Systems and a $1,250 prize.
College Station approves Bee Creek and W.A. Tarrow park projects
College Station City Council unanimously approved Feb. 26 contracts to replace playgrounds at Bee Creek Park and W.A. Tarrow Park and to fund related improvements at the Lincoln Recreation Center area.
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Showing: 571-580University of Montana to celebrate 107th Foresters' Ball.
The University of Montana will hold the 107th Foresters' Ball Feb. 6–7 from 7 p.m. to midnight in Schreiber Gym, with live music and on-site activities; proceeds support forestry student scholarships.
Grants of $40,000 to Central Minnesota groups supporting special needs programs
The Central Minnesota Community Foundation awarded $40,000 to eight local organizations to support special needs services and programs for boys and men, with awards to Sartell Area Lions, WASCOSA, True Friends, and ConnectAbility of MN among others.
Kelly Madge Mary Shaw remembered for devotion to family
Kelly Madge Mary Shaw, born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, lived much of her life supporting family and volunteering in Skandia; funeral services are scheduled for February 6, 2026, at Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services.
Two lost wallets were returned by honest strangers
Two separate incidents in Mexico resulted in lost wallets being returned: one was found after a car wash with cash and cards intact, and another was recovered by a taxi driver and returned with passport and IDs.
Campbell, Struthers and Lowellville leaders express optimism about their towns
Mayors and school officials from Campbell, Struthers and Lowellville spoke at a regional breakfast about local projects and school programs, noting recent dam removals, Riverfront Park work and new classroom offerings.
Law Enforcement Today features retired sheriff on faith-driven policing
Law Enforcement Today launched a Pray.com channel and posted a new 'Sheepdog and Shepherd' episode featuring retired Alabama sheriff Andy Hughes, who speaks about policing as a calling and about recruitment and standards.
Local church stays open through storm to help those in need
Awaken Church RVA stayed open for six days during a winter storm, offering warmth, meals and shelter with help from local partners; the church plans to deactivate on Friday as guests are moved to other shelters.
Kansas Humane Society helped nearly 10,000 animals in 2025.
The Kansas Humane Society said it took in or provided services for almost 10,000 animals in 2025 and reported a 96% save rate.
11 adults mark b'nai mitzvah at Adat Chaverim
Eleven adults, ages 18 to their 70s, celebrated a group b'nai mitzvah at Adat Chaverim on Jan. 10, joining together in a service filled with family and congregants.
Humpback whales: Community science marks 30 years of shoreline counts across Hawaiʻi
Sanctuary Ocean Count marks its 30th anniversary as a shore-based community science program that engages more than 1,000 volunteers across four Hawaiian islands to monitor humpback whales each winter.