DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2026) — St Ambrose University will celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2026 during Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 16, 11:30AM. The ceremony will be held at Vibrant Arena at the MARK (1201 River Dr, Moline, Illinois, 61265). Sister Jane Wakahiu LSOSF PhD will be the keynote speaker.

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (May 13, 2026) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 13, 2026) — National Football League MVP Ken Anderson (’71) will present the commencement address at Augustana College’s 166th Commencement Convocation at 2PM, Saturday, May 23.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — The Bettendorf Community School District is collaborating with the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department in providing FREE summer meals to kids — Monday through Friday, June 8 — July 31.

The meals are funded through the USDA Summer Nutrition Programs (SUN Programs) to provide free meals and snacks to children, regardless of income, when school is out.

Breakfast and Lunch:

Mark Twain Elementary

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2026) — YWCA Quad Cities is bringing local youth together for an evening of connection, conversation, and support through a free Youth Mental Health Forum on Wednesday, May 28, 5-7:30PM, at YWCA (513 17th st, Rock Island, Illinois).

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — The Scott County Park Pool opening will be delayed due to contractor staffing issues that have prevented the ongoing pool renovation project from being completed on time. The pool was originally scheduled to open at the end of May for the 2026 summer season.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — Adventures in science, fairytales, oceans, and space await young audiences at the University of Dubuque’s Live at Heritage Center 2026-2027 SchoolBus Performance Series.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) is pleased to announce that Anne Harris Carter has been selected as the Museum’s new Executive Director. Carter will begin her position on May 26.

Be it a parade, or a home football game, or the matriculation and Commencement ceremonies that bookend the academic year, the appearance of the Pipe Band lets the audience know it's an authentic Monmouth College event

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2026) — A longtime Monmouth College trustee with a heart for the bagpipes has made a significant gift to his alma mater.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — Putnam Museum and Science Center will host an intimate, invitation-only evening celebrating the intersection of fashion, legacy, and philanthropy on Saturday, May 16, 6:30PM, in the museum’s grand lobby.

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