17 Feb 2026

Central States Shrine Association Meets for 2026 Business Session

By Kayla Morath CTA

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 17, 2026) — The Quad Cities welcomes the 2026 Central States Shrine Association (CSSA) Convention for its Business Session on March 5-8, 2026. Over the course of the weekend, attendees will engage in essential business meetings, leadership discussions, and opportunities to connect with fellow Nobles. Attendees will take part in hospitality hours and exclusive counterpart and VIP gatherings.

10 Feb 2026

Largest Women's Bowling Tournament in Illinois Returns After Thirty Years

By Kayla Morath CTA

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 10, 2026) — Visit Quad Cities is excited to welcome back the largest event in Illinois for competitive women’s bowling, the Illinois State USBC’s 97th Annual Women’s Tournament, for its first return to the Quad Cities since 1994, with participation on the rise this year. This tournament opens February 21 and runs through April 19 at Highland Park Bowl in Moline.

02 Feb 2026

Top Women Wrestlers Bring Strength and Skill to the QC D3 National Invite

By Kayla Morath CTA

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 2, 2026) — The Quad Cities will welcome elite collegiate athletes from across the nation for the QC D3 National Invite. This event is set for February 7-8, 2026, at the Carver Center on the campus of Augustana College in Rock Island. The two-day national invitational brings together top NCAA Division III women's wrestling programs, showcasing their strength, skill, and competitive spirit in one of the fastest-growing sports in collegiate athletics.

13 Jan 2026

Destinations International Appoints Visit Quad Cities Leaders Dave Herrell and Joan Kranovich to 2026 Committees

By Kayla Morath CTA

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 13, 2026) — Dave Herrell, President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities, has been appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the Destinations International (DI) Membership Committee and the Social Impact Committee for 2026, the world’s largest and most respected association for destination organizations and professionals.

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