Presented as part of the library's long-running Community Connections series, a May 21 screening of The Last to Fall from Hero Street will find local Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films sharing their moving documentary at the Bettendorf Public Library, this fifth work in the Rundles' acclaimed Hero Street series followed by a question-and-answer session with the area talents.

Hailed by the New York Times as "rich, vivid, satisfying theatre," Terrence McNally's Tony Award-winning Master Class makes its long-awaited area debut at Moline's Black Box Theatre May 15 through 24, this opera-themed comedy a show that, according to The Hollywood Reporter, "will be talked about for years to come whenever people point to theatre experiences that genuinely deserve to be labeled by the overused word ‘great.’”

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More than a year ago, the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget was projecting a $3.2 billion deficit for what is now the current fiscal year. Part of the problem was that existing revenues were flat while spending was growing, according to the budget office.

Taking place on May 9 from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m., the Putnam Museum & Science Center's second-annual Putnam Palooza will treat guests to a full-day celebration of spring, creativity, and Quad Cities culture, bringing together dozens of community partners, performers, and hand-son activities for all ages.

The Iowa Supreme Court, in mid-April, sided with the City of Davenport in its quest to keep secret the recordings of closed city council sessions, which State Auditor Rob Sand sought access to as part of his inquiry into the city’s payment of $1.9 million to three former employees in 2023. 

Voters and taxpayers, most of whom are economic participants in some measure, whether owners of our own labor, capital, and/or resources, continue to accept, via silent consent, governance that is neither the republican form of government guaranteed by the U.S. and State Constitutions, nor is it democratic representation.

Faterium Bike Race Remembers Its Founder Dustin Collison: This Memorial Day Weekend, the 2026 Quad Cities Criterium Will Feature the Fat Bike Race Collison Innovated in the Rain in 2014Mor

The Quad Cities Bicycle Club (QCBC) is excited to announce the return of the Quad Cities Faterium as part of the 2026 Quad Cities Criterium, taking place Monday, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day) in the Village of East Davenport. This year’s Faterium will celebrate Dustin Collison’s memory. Dustin's spontaneous and inspired rain-soaked ride in 2014 sparked one of this race weekend's most beloved modern traditions.

On May 12, two of the most electrifying forces in modern roots music – JD Simo (Chris Isaak, Jack White) and Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, The Black Crowes) – will blend their talents at Davenport's Redstone Room, forming a soul-shaking trio alongside powerhouse drummer Adam Abrashoff, and delivering a master class in high-octane, roots-infused blues.