BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 7, 2024) — The holiday season is upon us and Downtown Davenport Partnership, Rock Island Downtown Alliance, and Downtown Bettendorf Organization are excited to announce Deck the Downtowns, presented by TBK Bank, a series of jolly holiday promotions encouraging people to eat, drink, shop, and be merry downtown November 21, 2024–January 1, 2025.

HOLIDAY DISPLAY CHALLENGE

SUGAR GROVE, ILLINOIS (November 7, 2024) — As Veterans Day approaches and the holiday season nears, Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) is relaunching Operation Connect-A-Vet, a program designed to link veterans, their families, and essential services. With the veteran population in Illinois growing, so does the need for targeted support that addresses both immediate needs and long-term well-being.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 7, 2024) — The Vibrant Arena’s annual Christmas tree is scheduled to arrive this Thursday, November 7, at approximately 10:45-11AM. The tree is being donated by Jim Gilman in Moline, and was planted by his family thirty years ago. Media is invited and encouraged to attend as the tree is raised.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (November 6, 2024) — Peppercorn at the Bank, a private venue offering elevated American cuisine featuring USDA Prime beef and located in the historic People’s Bank building in downtown Cedar Rapids will now open as a restaurant on November 18, 2024, announced co-owners Carrie Quast and Jude Villafana.