26 Sep 2024

Back from the Dead: Discover Haunted Attractions and More in Downtown Rock Island

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 26, 2024) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance is excited to present Back from the Dead October 12-13, 2024, a new event promoting the diverse mix of attractions awaiting discovery downtown during the fall season leading up to Halloween. Free trolley rides will be provided for the public to patronize spooky and not-so-spooky places throughout downtown. Activities include haunted houses and tours, tarot card readings, retail vendor markets and more.

26 Sep 2024

Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Des Moines Police Officers Acted with Legal Justification in Shooting

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 26, 2024) — In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the July 30, 2024, fatal shooting of Weston Derby by two Des Moines police officers was “legally justified.”

26 Sep 2024

Verde Ribbon-Cutting October 8

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 26, 2024) — Verde will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate new ownership on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 12PM. Verde is located at 1507 State Street in Bettendorf, Iowa.

26 Sep 2024

The Paw Patrol® Unleash Their Superpowers in Nickelodeon and Vstar Entertainment Group’s Brand-New Live Stage Show Paw Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 26, 2024) — Nickelodeon and 

26 Sep 2024

Iowa Finance Authority Announces 2025 Preferred Home-Ownership Lenders and Realtors

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 26, 2024) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has announced the designation of sixteen lenders and two Realtors® as its 2025 Preferred partners. These Preferred partners are dedicated advocates for Iowa home-buyers, equipped with specialized training in IFA's mortgage, down-payment, and closing cost-assistance programs.

26 Sep 2024

Monmouth College's Homecoming Activities October 4-5 to Be Highlighted by Presidential Inauguration

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 26, 2024) — An event that occurs less than once a decade at Monmouth College will kick off a busy weekend of Homecoming activities on campus.

Dr Patricia Draves will be inaugurated as Monmouth's president on October 4. She is the fifteenth president in the 171-year of the college.

26 Sep 2024

Gold Stars for Spring 2024 Awarded to Citadel Cadets and Students

By Merit Pages

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (September 26, 2024) — Gold stars were awarded to cadets and students at The Citadel who achieved a 3.7 grade-point average or higher in the spring 2024 semester. Cadets and students who achieve gold star recognition are also placed on The Citadel's dean's list.

Thomas Fitzpatrick of Davenport, Iowa

Colton Pilgrim of Blue Grass, Iowa

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26 Sep 2024

Illinois Delegation of 300+ Union Women Head to Tradeswomen Build Nations

By Alyssa Goodstein

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (September 26, 2024) — This Friday, 370 Illinois Building Trades Union members will gather in New Orleans to kick off the fourteenth annual 

26 Sep 2024

Illinois Joining Forces Military and Veterans Night Out Offers Connection and Community

By Meredith Krantz

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 26, 2024) — Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) announced a Military and Veterans Night Out at Rock Island Arsenal on Friday, September 27, 5-8PM. Located on a 946-acre military-base island in the Mississippi River, this event serves as a unique opportunity for Illinois veterans, military members, and their families to connect, share experiences, and access valuable resources.

26 Sep 2024

New Minority Business Summit Announced, Taking Applications

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORD, IOWA (September 26, 2024) — The Quad Cities Chamber announces a new Minority Business Summit being held 8:30AM-3:30PM, October 29, 2024, at the Hotel Blackhawk, Davenport. This free event, presented by Wells Fargo, is designed to empower minority entrepreneurs and business owners.

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