16 Sep 2026

Gravity to Bring Powerhouse Broadway Vocals to Western Illinois University (WIU) Goldfarb Center

By Annette Hovland

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 16, 2026) — Three West End divas known for portraying Elphaba in Wicked will take the stage at Western Illinois University’s Goldfarb Center for the Performing Arts at 3PM, Sunday, September 20, as part of the 2026-27 A Season of Joy performance series.

16 Sep 2026

Four Bettendorf High School Seniors Have Been Announced as Semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Program

By Annette Hovland

Left to right: Willa Halfhill, Amos Spector, Linnea Arnell-Liu, and Ishika Motwani

15 Sep 2026

Muscatine Arts and Cultural Organizations Unite for Cultural Alliance Celebration

By Annette Hovland

MUSCATINE, IOWA (September 15, 2026) — More than fifteen cultural organizations have united as the Muscatine Cultural Alliance. Dedicated to the performing and visual arts, placemaking, and our local history, the organizations will join together to hold the “Cultural Alliance Celebration: Volunteer Recognition and Fundraiser” on Thursday, October 15. The celebration will take place at the National Pearl Button Museum 5-7:30PM. Doors open at 4:30PM.

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