07 Apr 2026

The Last Picture House Unleashes Grindhouse Old 35mm Kung Fu Film Festival

By Carlie Allison

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 7, 2026) — The Last Picture House proudly announces the Grindhouse Old 35mm Kung Fu Film Festival, a rare two‑day cinematic event celebrating classic, high‑energy Kung Fu cinema projected on authentic 35mm film. The festival runs Friday, April 17, through Saturday, April 18, showcasing nine action-packed Kung Fu features, live Kung Fu demonstrations, and specialty food and beverage offerings.

06 Apr 2026

B & B Drain Tech Ribbon-Cutting April 10

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

MILAN, ILLINOIS (April 6, 2026) — B & B Drain Tech will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate their 30th Anniversary on Friday, April 10, 3PM. The business is located at 630 2nd Ave W in Milan, Illinois.

01 Apr 2026

Ryan Enerson Joins Des Moines University Clinic — Physical Therapy

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 1, 2026) — Ryan Enerson PT DPT has joined the providers at the Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic — Physical Therapy. Enerson will practice at the Des Moines University Clinic in the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex at 6500 Grand Ave, West Des Moines.

01 Apr 2026

Quad City Storm Returns to Home Ice Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, to Face the Huntsville Havoc for the Final Two Games

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 1, 2026) — The Storm split its weekend road series with the Pensacola Ice Flyers, dropping game one Friday and bouncing back for a two/one shoot-out victory Saturday. The win propelled the Storm back into the eighth and final SPHL play-off spot ahead of the final weekend of the regular season. The Storm returns to home ice this weekend to face off against the Huntsville Havoc for the final two games of the regular season.

01 Apr 2026

YWCA Quad Cities Opening New Youth Group Welcomes First Residents

By Jenna Panicucci

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 1, 2026) — YWCA Quad Cities is proud to announce it has officially opened its doors to Alan’s House, its new youth group home. On Wednesday, April 1, we will welcome our very first residents.

01 Apr 2026

Wallace's Garden Center Ribbon-Cutting April 17

By Brietta Collier

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 1, 2026) — Wallace’s Garden Center will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new greenhouse on Friday, April 17, 9AM. Wallace’s is located at 2605 Devils Glen Road in Bettendorf, Iowa.

01 Apr 2026

To the Limit — The Ultimate Eagles Experience Announces Stop at the Adler Theatre

By Danielle Smith

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 1, 2026) — The Adler Theatre is excited to announce a new event taking centerstage late this summer: To the Limit — The Ultimate Eagles Experience on Saturday, August 1!

01 Apr 2026

WQPT PBS to Host Multilingual Education Conference

By Melissa Gravert

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 1, 2026) — WQPT PBS, in collaboration with Western Illinois University–Quad Cities, The GradCenter, Group O, and The Early Childhood Coalition of the Quad City Area, will host the Multilingual Education Conference, 8AM-4PM, Saturday, April 18, at the WIU-QC campus, located at 3300 River Drive in Moline.

01 Apr 2026

Iowa Lottery Doubles Down with High Limit Racing’s Return To Iowa

By High Limit Racing

MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (April 1, 2026) — When Interstate Batteries High Limit Racing returns to the state of Iowa this summer, Iowa Lottery will ensure there are winners both on and off the race track.

01 Apr 2026

Iowa Irish Language and Culture Weekend 2026: Learning the Irish (Gaelic) language in the Midwest

By John Gibney

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (April 1, 2026) — Iowa Irish Language and Culture LLC, representing a group of volunteer organizations dedicated to promoting the Irish language, will hold their Annual Irish Language and Culture Weekend at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 19–21 June 2026.

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