ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 16, 2025) — Friendship Manor will hold a ribbon-cutting and open house on Thursday, October 16, 3PM. 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.

Looking east from the current crest of 7th Avenue, this is the college's First Building accessed by a dirt path with split-rail fences on the north. Circa 1880s. Courtesy of Special Collections, Thomas Tredway Library

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 3, 2025) — Join us for a night of river-lovin’ banter and brews at Great River Brewery in Davenport, Iowa, on Tuesday, September 16, 5-8PM. Learn about River Action events and initiatives and discuss plans and ideas for the future of our Quad Cities riverfront and surrounding communities.

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (September 15, 2025) — The Knox College Department of Music is proud to announce the 2025-26 Knox Jazz Year, a season filled with acclaimed guest artists and student performances.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (September 15, 2025) — The organizations within the Voice of Milk — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, Dairy Business Association, and Minnesota Milk Producers Association — along with Farmers for Sustainable Food have embarked on a new strategic plan to provide more relevant, reliable, and innovative programs and resources to their members and other stakeholders.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 15, 2025) — YWCA Quad Cities is proud to announce membership in both the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) and Alliance for Period Supplies (APS).

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 15, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has designated sixteen lenders and one Realtor® as its 2026 Preferred Partners. These professionals serve as trusted advocates for Iowa home-buyers, completing specialized training to help buyers access IFA’s mortgage, down-payment, and closing-cost assistance programs.

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 15, 2025) As summer fades and the first hints of autumn arrive, Upper Iowa University invites students, alumni, families, and friends to gather in Fayette for one of the most anticipated traditions of the year- UIU Homecoming. Mark your calendars for September 21-27, 2025, and get ready to soak up breezy island vibes, tropical fun, and plenty of Peacock Pride at this year's theme: "Peacocks in Paradise."

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 15, 2025) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance invites you to Back from the Dead, October 11-12, 2025, a weekend filled with thrills, chills and Halloween fun for all ages. Hop on a free trolley ride to explore everything from haunted houses and ghost tours, to the QC Farmers Market and the Rock Island Artists’ Market. There are plenty of family-friendly activities in the heart of Downtown Rock Island.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 15, 2025) — In her concluding remarks after Monday evening's Ninth Annual Wiswell-Robeson Lecture, Monmouth College President Patricia Draves neatly summarized the presentation by alumna Robin Ottenad Galloway ('90), a member of Monmouth's Board of Trustees and chair of its finance committee.

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