DAVENPORT and CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — St Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University have announced the appointment of Nicole J Sakraida MEd as Vice President for Strategic Growth, Marketing and Communications.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) is excited to announce expanded programming for Be Downtown on Saturday, June 6, offering a full day of fun that transitions from a family-friendly outdoor festival to an evening of live music throughout downtown Bettendorf.

PELLA, IOWA (May 28, 2026) — Each semester, Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Dean's List.

This distinction is reserved for those who have earned a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while completing a minimum of twelve graded credit hours.

The students exemplify academic excellence and a strong commitment to their education.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 28, 2026) — On June 1, the 66th Honor Flight will leave the Quad Cities International Airport with over 80 veterans on their way to Washington DC to see the memorials built in their honor.

Because of construction beginning at the Airport there will be changes.

On the morning of June 1, all veterans should be dropped off at Door 6.  (This is a change from the usual 7.)