24 Apr 2026

Upcoming April Events at Monmouth College

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 24, 2026) — With Monmouth College's May 17 Commencement exercises less than one month away, the sprint to the finish of the spring semester has clearly begun. Here are a few of the many events that will be happening on campus through the end of April. They are all free and open to the public.

24 Apr 2026

Keep Yourself Safe When Purchasing Tickets Online for The Adler Theatre

By Danielle Smith

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 24, 2026) — The Adler Theatre, a VenuWorks-managed organization, continues its commitment to providing patrons with the best experience possible, from start to finish, including the ticket-buying process.

24 Apr 2026

Habitat Will Dedicate a New Home on Saturday, April 25

By Cassandra Erwin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 25, 2026) — The public is invited to help celebrate the Dedication of Habitat Home N° 144 this Saturday, April 25.

The brief ceremony will take place promptly at 10AM at 1402 18th Street, East Moline, Illinois.

Guests will have the opportunity to tour the home after the ceremony.

24 Apr 2026

The Last Picture House: The Rooftop Opening for Its Third Season

By Carlie Allison

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 24, 2026) — The Last Picture House is pleased to announce the opening of The Rooftop, one of the only combined outdoor cinemas and lounges in the entire country. Starting on Thursday April 30, The Rooftop is open seven days a week (weather permitting) until mid-fall. The Rooftop is family friendly and offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and downtown Davenport, and features a bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and more.

24 Apr 2026

"Field of Dreams" Movie Site Announces “If You Build It” High School Series as First Event in New Professional Ballpark

By John Sutter

DYERSVILLE, IOWA (April 24, 2026) — The Field of Dreams Movie Site will officially open its newly-constructed professional ballpark with the inaugural If You Build It high-school series, a six-date showcase celebrating area high-school baseball and the next generation of players stepping onto one of baseball’s most iconic stages.

24 Apr 2026

The Black Box Theatre, in Partnership with Opera Quad Cities, Presents “Master Class” By Terrence McNally

By Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 24, 2026) — The Black Box Theatre and Opera Quad Cities present the area premiere of Master Class by Terrence McNally.

24 Apr 2026

One Day for Des Moines University (DMU) Raises More Than $222,000

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 24, 2026) — The Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences community came together for the eighth annual One Day for DMU campaign — held from noon Wednesday, April 22, to noon Thursday, April 23 — raising an impressive $222,612 from 278 individual donors in just 24 hours.

24 Apr 2026

Quad City Steamwheelers, Youth Jersey Night, April 26, 3PM Kick-Off

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 24, 2026) — The Quad City Steamwheelers are BACK at home and ready for a showdown with the Jacksonville Sharks for Youth Jersey Night, presented by Crawford Company, and this is one you cannot afford to miss.

This is more than just a game — it’s one of the GREATEST family events in the Quad Cities, and it’s happening right now.

20 Apr 2026

Upper Iowa University Continues Commitment to Displaced Workers Through "Invest in You" Grant

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) continues its commitment to supporting displaced workers through its Invest in You Grant, an initiative designed to help individuals affected by layoffs return to school or complete their degrees.

20 Apr 2026

Mercy College of Health Sciences to Break Ground on New Nursing Building

By Maria Hernandez

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — Mercy College of Health Sciences will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, April 24, 8:30-9:30AM, to celebrate the future home of the Joyce E Lillis School of Nursing.

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