01 Aug 2026

Augustana College's Spring Semester Dean's List

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 1, 2026) — Augustana College announced more than 1,100 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2025-2026 spring semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

Nathan Acosta, a Biology major of Moline, Illinois, was named to Augustana College's Dean's List.

31 Jul 2026

Next Chapter of Paint It Back Begins as a New Block Becomes the Canvas

By Matthew Parbs
Paint it Back Mural Festival in Clinton, Iowa 2023

CLINTON, IOWA (July 31, 2026) — Paint it Back is coming to Downtown Clinton in 2026 starting a bold new chapter. After three years of transforming a former anchor, now vacant building in the Lyons District into a colorful open-air gallery, Paint It Back is taking the public art movement to a new location in Downtown Clinton.

29 Jul 2026

Multiplatinum-Selling Cultural Icon Kenny G Heading to the Adler Theatre

By Danielle Smith

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 29, 2026) — The Adler Theatre is proud to announce KENNY G LIVE with Special Guest ATLYS is coming to the Adler Theatre on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Kenny G is the greatest selling instrumental musician of the modern era, and one of the best-selling artists of all time.

29 Jul 2026

Nearly 140,000 People Face Hunger Across Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

By KD Williams

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 29, 2026) — Feeding America’s latest Map the Meal Gap study estimates that 139,800 people — including 43,150 children — experienced food insecurity in River Bend Food Bank’s 23-county service area in 2024, representing a food insecurity rate of 13.6%.

29 Jul 2026

Cancer and the Environment — Time for Change!

By Kelly Craft

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 29, 2026) — Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois is pleased to share an upcoming workshop, offered at no charge. Tune in for a briefing on new research released in 2026 examining Iowa's high cancer rates and associations with environmental risk factors including pesticides, nitrate, PFAS (forever chemicals), and radon.

29 Jul 2026

Studio A Design Company Ribbon-Cutting August 28

By Alison Ryley

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 29, 2026) — Please join us on August 28, 4PM, to celebrate Studio A Design Company with a ribbon-cutting in Downtown Davenport.

This is Studio A Design Company's first brick and mortar location.

Studio A Design Company is a full-service design company that offers a range of services and products.

We specialize in custom home builds, remodels, and all facets of design.

29 Jul 2026

Iowa Farm Bureau, Title Sponsor, and Iowans for Adoption to Host "From Hope to Home Gala" at Reiman Gardens

By Merit Pages

AMES, IOWA (July 29, 2026) — Iowans for Adoption, with title sponsor Iowa Farm Bureau, invites the community to attend the From Hope to Home Gala on Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6-8:30PM, at Reiman Gardens in Ames.

Guests are encouraged to arrive at 5:30PM to enjoy a complimentary stroll through the gardens before the evening begins.

29 Jul 2026

EveryChild Invites Growing Families to "Babies and Bumps" Event Featuring Free Photos, Resources, and Support

By Liz Gougeon

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 29, 2026) — EveryChild is inviting expectant parents and families with infants up to three months old to attend Babies and Bumps, a free community event designed to celebrate growing families while connecting them with valuable resources and support.

The event will take place on Saturday, August 1, 10AM-2PM, at EveryChild, 420 23rd Street, Rock Island, Illinois.

29 Jul 2026

Purina's Incredible Dog Team Brings High-Flying Canine Performances to Alternating Currents Festival

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 29, 2026) — Alternating Currents and Purina are partnering to bring Purina's Incredible Dog Team to Downtown Davenport this August in celebration of Dog Chow's 100th anniversary and Purina's nearly century-long connection to the Quad Cities.

27 Jul 2026

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Small Business Optimism Picks Up in June

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 27, 2026) — The 

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