DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 26, 2026) — Alternating Currents: Energizing Downtown, a documentary produced in partnership with KWQC-TV6 and the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), has won a 2026 Mid-America Emmy Award in the Documentary — Cultural category. The award was presented Saturday, October 24, during the 50th Annual Mid-America Emmy Awards in Overland Park, Kansas.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 2, 2026) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will bring Halloween fun to Downtown Davenport during the Spooky Spectacular and Candy Crawl from noon to 3PM, Saturday, October 24.

Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes, pick up an event map, and make their way through downtown collecting treats while enjoying Halloween-themed experiences hosted by participating businesses.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 1, 2026) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance will transform Downtown Rock Island into a Halloween destination on Saturday, October 24, as Back from the Dead, presented by 1st General Construction, returns with a full day of seasonal fun for all ages and nighttime scares throughout downtown.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 5, 2026) — The Red, White and Boom! fireworks have been rescheduled to Saturday, August 15, 2026, and will now take place during the Alternating Currents festival. The fireworks display will begin at 9:30PM and will be launched from two barges on the Mississippi River between Downtown Davenport and Rock Island. The show will be synchronized to music broadcast live on 97X.