DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2026) — Origin Design is pleased to announce the expansion of its full-service land-surveying capabilities at its Davenport office, further strengthening the firm’s presence and expertise in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities.

The Davenport office now offers comprehensive survey services supported by dedicated, on-site staff.

BETTENDORF, IOIWA (May 6, 2026) — The Bettendorf Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, at a first-come/first-serve basis, at the sites and times as follows:

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 6, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has appointed Eric Roesler PhD MBA as chief human resources officer after a nationwide search.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 6, 2026) — At Coe College, hands-on research starts on day one, and the 2026 Student Research and Discovery Symposium is the moment to deliver the results. Kohawks shared ideas, challenged perspectives, and learned from one another in a space built for discovery.

Nearly eighty Coe College students gathered to present research and perform creative works during the 2026 Student Research and Discovery Symposium, including:

Sarah Giese of Bettendorf

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 6, 2026) — The Quad Cities Bicycle Club along with Quad City Arts, River Action, Rock Island Parks and Recreation, and countless friends of Dean and Deb Mathias crowdfunded a seven-piece sculpture surrounded by a pollinator garden in recognition of Mathias’s lasting contributions to the cycling community. The sculpture garden is permanently installed east of the parking lot located behind the stage, in the grassy area between the parking lot and the bluff, parallel

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2026) — Elite Casino Resorts LLC (“Elite Casino Resorts”), headquartered in Riverside, Iowa, is turning up the heat this May in celebration of National Beef Month with BEEFFest — Experience the Sizzle, a month-long culinary event featuring bold, chef-driven beef dishes across its properties.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 6, 2026) — Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Iowa Restaurant Association has launched IowaFarmToTable.org, a new statewide platform designed to connect Iowans and visitors with curated farm-to-table dining experiences, chef-led events, and destination-worthy restaurants.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 4, 2026) — An assistant professor in the Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Texas, Regina Mangieri leads a research team at the university's Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research. Her days are full of science.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 1, 2026) — St Ambrose University is aligning its  Physician Associate (PA) program with a growing national movement to modernize the profession’s title from “physician assistant” to “physician associate,” reflecting the evolving role of these highly trained health-care providers.

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (May 4, 2026) — The 46th annual Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival kicks off Tuesday, May 5, and runs through Saturday, May 9, bringing together Knox College, the Galesburg community, and local and renowned performers. Faculty, alumni, students, and guest artists perform daily at various community venues.

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