BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 22, 2026) — Rivermont Collegiate will host two Mid-Year Enrollment Open Houses on Monday, October 26, and Friday, October 30, 10AM-12PM, at 1821 Sunset Drive in Bettendorf.

Families can experience a typical school day at the Quad Cities' only independent, college preparatory school.

During the visit, families can:

• Tour the campus and visit classrooms

• Meet teachers and administrators and ask questions

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 22, 2026) — Nahant Marsh Education Center will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 28, 2PM, in celebration of its induction as a designated site within the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area.

The designation recognizes Nahant Marsh's role in preserving the region's natural heritage and connecting environmental education and conservation with Iowa's agricultural history.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 22, 2026) — Downtown Moline will come alive with holiday cheer November 20–21 as Moline Centre hosts its annual Holiday Hop, a free, family-friendly celebration featuring local shopping, seasonal activities, live entertainment, and new experiences throughout downtown.

Holiday Hop takes place Friday, November 20, 4-8PM, and Saturday, November 21, 12–4PM.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 22, 2026) — A vast majority of Iowa voters continue to support funding the state’s Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, according to a new poll by Meeting Street Insights released today.