GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (August 26, 2025) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country by milk volume, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Block to the newly defined role of Director of Value Chain Partnerships.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 26, 2025) — Join River Action for our 20th annual Taming of the Slough Adventure Triathlon this fall to paddle, mountain bike, and run your way to the top! This year's Taming of the Slough will take place on Saturday, September 13th, downtown Moline at Bass Street YMCA (1701 1st Ave Moline, Illinois) and begins promptly at 8AM. No, that’s not a typo! 😊

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (08/25/2025) — UnityPoint Health will be the presenting sponsor for the 2025 Glanton Event on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at The Meadows Event Center in Altoona, Iowa, advancing Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' mission to prepare a health-care workforce that meets the needs of all communities.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — Pints for Preservation is September 19, 6-10PM. 

Check out what’s new at Niabi Zoo!

Roam around the zoo visiting your favorite animals after hours, all while discovering local beers and food trucks.

The proceeds from the night will help future zoo improvements.

All tickets include admission to the zoo, beer samples at more than a dozen tasting stations, and a souvenir tasting glass.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — The Fall Antique Spectacular is returning November 7-9, to the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois.

This annual Fall antique and vintage market in its 31st year, will feature an outstanding line-up of antique vendors with antiques and vintage items galore at Antique Spectacular.

The QCCA Expo Center will be bursting with a wonderful variety of fine antiques and vintage collectibles for sale.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2025) The Saturday morning of Monmouth's Homecoming weekend in October will mark the official induction of Debra Jackowniak Scarlett ('95) into the college's Fraternity and Sorority Hall of Fame. Her plaque will note such things as her employer, Madison Medical Affiliates, her lofty status in the medical profession, and her service to her community and, of course, her sorority, Pi Beta Phi.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2025) — Members of Augustana College’s Class of 2029 will start the next chapter of their educational careers on September 2 when classes begin. The class of 783 was selected from across the globe from 9,100+ applications — the largest number in college history — with new and transfer students from 23 states and 37 countries, speaking 23 languages.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2025) — The UMRC will return for its 19th year, with the most exciting line-up of speakers yet. Attendees will hear from the organizations they know and love, as well as emerging leaders in river conservation.

Save $75 when you register before 9/27!

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2025) — Friendship Manor will hold a ribbon-cutting and open house on Thursday, October 16, 2PM. The facility is located at 1209 21st Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois.

The open house and ribbon-cutting will showcase the unveiling of a $12.5 million dollar renovation — new Wellness and Therapy Center, remodeled independent living apartments, new amenities including new dining room and lounge, and refreshed common areas.

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