29 Apr 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Names 2026 Commencement Speaker

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 29, 2026) — George Rust MD MPH FAAFP FACPM, author of Healing in a Changing America: Doctoring in a Nation of Needless Suffering, will deliver the keynote address at Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' 2026 Comm

29 Apr 2026

Mercy College of Health Sciences Breaks Ground on the Joyce E Lillis School of Nursing

By Maria Hernandez

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 29, 2026) — Mercy College of Health Sciences celebrated a major milestone on Friday, April 24, with the groundbreaking of the Joyce E Lillis School of Nursing. The ceremony represented a significant step forward in modernizing the College’s downtown Des Moines campus and preparing for the future of nursing education in Iowa.

29 Apr 2026

Wheeler's Gift Endows Maintenance Fund for Pi Phi House That Has a Family History

By Barry McNamara

Ron Wheeler is pictured in the upper right. Continuing clockwise are his sister, Barb Wheeler Byrne ('77), his late mother, Phyllis Holmquist Wheeler ('49), and his brother, Paul Wheeler

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 29, 2026) — Fans of Monmouth College history are likely fans of Fannie.

29 Apr 2026

"Workers Rights are Immigrant Rights": Des Moines May Day Rally

By Elena Casillas-Hoffman
29 Apr 2026

The University of Dubuque’s Touring Choir to Perform “Unclouded Day” in Alaska

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (April 29, 2026) — The University of Dubuque’s thirty-voice touring choir will travel to Alaska in May to perform “Unclouded Day,” a one-hour program of sacred and secular styles including classical, world, pop, and folk music.

29 Apr 2026

TEDxDavenport Returns August 12, 2026, with a Lineup of Visionaries, Champions, and Changemakers

By Andrea Olson

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 29, 2026) — TEDxDavenport, the Quad Cities’ annual celebration of ideas worth sharing, has announced its full speaker lineup for the 2026 event. Taking place on August 12, 2026, at 4:30PM at Last Picture House in Davenport, the event promises one of its most dynamic and wide-ranging programs to date. Tickets go on sale May 1, via Eventbrite.

29 Apr 2026

Play All Day, Party All Night at Be Downtown June 6 in Downtown Bettendorf

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 29, 2026) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) is excited to announce expanded programming for Be Downtown on Saturday, June 6, offering a full day of fun that transitions from a family-friendly outdoor festival to an evening of live music throughout downtown Bettendorf.

28 Apr 2026

Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for the Vogel Heights Housing Development

By Marc Roe

OTTUMWA, IOWA (April 28, 2026) — The Ottumwa Legacy Foundation, Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress, City of Ottumwa, Wapello County, and AV Ottumwa LLC have set the date for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Vogel Heights housing development, located at 312 East Alta Vista Ave in Ottumwa. The ceremony will take place at 10AM. In the event of inclement weather, an alternate date and time will be announced. The public is invited to attend.

28 Apr 2026

Exciting Summer and Fall Events Coming to Rock Falls

By Melinda Jones

ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (April 28, 2026) — Rock Falls Tourism is bringing an exciting lineup of summer and fall events sure to entertain both residents and visitors alike. From the toe-tapping sounds of the Bellson Music Fest to the family-friendly fun of the Spooktacular Halloween Lighted Golf Cart and UTV Parade, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy this season in Rock Falls.

28 Apr 2026

Joe Bob Briggs Takes Over The Last Picture House for One Epic Night, June 13

By Carlie Allison

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 28, 2026) — On June 13, Joe Bob Briggs and Darcy the Mail Girl bring Bubba Ho-Tep to not one, not two, but ALL THREE screens at The Last Picture House. Joe Bob will introduce the film in each and every room, plus he and Darcy will do meet-and-greets and merch sales in the lounge all night long. VIP ticket-holders get the intro, the movie, plus a special Q&A with Joe Bob and Darcy.

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