MUSCATINE, IOWA (September 4, 2025) — One in five people in the US are diagnosed with a mental-health condition each year. Research indicates people with mental-health conditions are more able to recover fully if they are supported at home. NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley will offer two free, nationally-developed mental-health education programs in Muscatine to provide important information to family members and friends of people living with a mental-health condition.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 4, 2025) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) celebrated the completion of a new mural, Arches, by artist William Gustafson with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 312 17th Street in Downtown Bettendorf.

The mural depicts the evolution of Bettendorf’s past, present, and future through a series of arches.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 4, 2025) — The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) hosted the Annual Grassroots Summit on Wednesday, September 3, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa. During the Iowa Corn Grassroots Summit, a group of over 130 farmer-member delegates from across the state voiced opinions and thoughts on legislative priorities and policies, setting the direction for state and federal policy priorities for the coming year.

Students in Cedarville University's Doctor of Pharmacy program work on measuring pharmacy prescriptions in its laboratory

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 3, 2025) — City Loafers (inside The Current Iowa Hotel) will host a ribbon-cutting on Friday, September 26, 4PM. City Loafers is located inside The Current Iowa Hotel at 215 N Main in Davenport, Iowa.

City Loafers is expanding their dining hours to include dinner, showcasing a new dinner and cocktail menu. The Current Iowa is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection. The luxury boutique hotel features 78 rooms including thirty suites.

“Historical Fiction,” Lisa Walker

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 2, 2025) — "Historical Fiction," a collection of works by Carl Sandburg College art professors Nikki Ponce and Lisa Walker, is currently on display in the Len G Everett Gallery at Monmouth College.

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (September 2, 2025) — Marshall University has partnered with CGE, an international board game company, to create a Marshall University edition of the award-winning party game Codenames.

This partnership marks the first of its kind for CGE, blending the fun of a globally beloved game with the purpose-driven mission of Marshall University.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 2, 2025) — A brand-new documentary tells the story of the Quad Cities through Alternating Currents (AC). The film tells the story of how AC was built from the ground up. It also highlights its unique impact on the Quad Cities and the artists, businesses and community members who make it possible.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 2, 2025) — Ann McGlynn, Executive Director, Tapestry Farms and Ailson Niebuhr, Seasonal Farm Manager, will present Tapestry Farm’s use of cover crops, tarping, crop rotation, and other methods to build soil health while feeding the community.

Learn about their sustainable farming methods and take a tour of one of their ten locations. (Some uneven terrain)

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