DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 3, 2026) — As thousands of runners, spectators and visitors arrive in Downtown Davenport for the annual Quad-City Times Bix 7 race, the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), in collaboration with community partners, will present a full lineup of free events and activities throughout the weekend."Bix Weekend has always been about more than a race. It's a tradition that brings people home, reconnects friends and families, and fills Downtown Davenport with an energy that's 

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 2, 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.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 14, 2026) — Alternating Currents has officially released the first wave of musical artists for the 2026 festival, offering an early look at the performers set to energize Downtown Davenport, Rock Island and Bettendorf August 13–16.

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.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 5, 2026) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is excited to present the Shamrock Showcase on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This St Patrick’s celebration invites the community to show their Irish spirit, wear a touch of green, and support downtown businesses alongside the St Patrick Society of the Quad Cities’ fortieth annual Grand Parade.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 5, 2026) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is excited to present the Shamrock Showcase on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This St Patrick’s celebration invites the community to show their Irish spirit, wear a touch of green, and support downtown businesses alongside the St Patrick Society of the Quad Cities’ fortieth annual Grand Parade.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 3, 2026) — The last quarter of 2025 finished the year with an uptick in US GDP and a stable regional labor market, as reported in Grow Quad Cities Q4 2025 Market Report.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 20, 2026) — The Quad Cities Chamber is expanding one of its most anticipated annual events and inviting the broader community to take part. QC Business Showcase: Hob Nosh ’26, presented by Mediacom Business, returning Wednesday, April 22, 5-7:30PM, at the Bend XPO Center, 922 Mississippi Parkway, East Moline.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 2, 2026) — Earlier this month, Congress passed the Fiscal Year 2026 defense appropriations bill which funds the Department of War for the current year (October 1, 2025 — September 30, 2026). The Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance (RIADA) worked hard to advocate for Rock Island Arsenal needs with our bi-state congressional d

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 29, 2026) — Most Quad Cities manufacturers may not realize they have direct access to one of the region’s most advanced research and development assets, an Iowa State University–operated laboratory designed specifically to help businesses innovate, test new ideas, and solve complex production challenges.

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