13 Oct 2025

African American Museum of Iowa to Unveil a New Exhibit

By Melissa Porter

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (October 13, 2025) — The African American Museum of Iowa will unveil a new exhibit, Rooted: Labor, Land, and Legacy.

This exhibit celebrates the role farming plays in Black resiliency and activism.

Farming has played a significant role in Black communities’ struggles and triumphs for economic independence, cultural preservation, and self-determination.

13 Oct 2025

Hannah Gault of Moline, Illinois, Named to Women's Swimming and Diving Team at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

By Chris Lindeke

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (October 13, 2025) — Hannah Gault from Moline, Illinois, who is studying Elementary Middle Education at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, has earned a roster spot on the Warhawk women's swimming and diving team for the 2025-26 season.

The Warhawks finished fifth at last year's Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships.

UW-Whitewater is coached by Elise Knoche, who enters her eighth season at the helm of the program.

13 Oct 2025

Iowa Farm Bureau and University of Iowa Athletics Team Up for the Fourteenth Annual America Needs Farmers (ANF) Game Day and Tailgate at Kinnick Stadium

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 13, 2025) — Iowa Farm Bureau and the University of Iowa Athletic Department will celebrate America’s farmers at the fourteenth annual America Needs Farmers (ANF) Game Day, Saturday, October 18 at Kinnick Stadium. The highly-anticipated game against Penn State kicks off at 6PM.

13 Oct 2025

Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Officers Acted with Legal Justification in Greene County Shooting

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 13, 2025) — In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the September 6, 2025, fatal shooting of Camryn Leroy Stonehocker by Officer Marshall Moore from the Boone Police Department was legally justified.

10 Oct 2025

Niabi Zoo: Come Visit Us on the Last Weekend We are Open for 2025

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (October 6, 2025) — BOO! It is Niabi Zoo’s annual celebration of Merry, not Scary Halloween Festivities. Our many generous local businesses will provide free treats to our Zoo guests. Wear your costumes, bring a smile, and enjoy the many annual Boo at the Zoo activities.

Boo at the Zoo Activity Hours | 10AM-3PM

Zoo Admission Hours | 10AM-5PM, Last entry @ 4PM

09 Oct 2025

Palmer College of Chiropractic Awarded Degrees

By Kelsey Hollis

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 9, 2025) -- The following students graduated with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa, on June 20, 2025.

Trent Catlett of Coal Valley, Illinois

Ji Won Hwang of Davenport, Iowa

Marie Le of Davenport, Iowa

Catherine O Day of Long Grove, Iowa

Rachael Tigrett of Le Claire, Iowa

09 Oct 2025

Streamline Architects Ribbon-Cutting October 23

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 2, 2025) — Streamline Architects will hold a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their new location and ten-year anniversary on Thursday, October 23, 4PM.

An Open House will begin at 5PM.

Their new location is at 1800 River Drive in Moline, Illinois.

Andrew Dasso founded Streamline Architects in 2015 with a clear focus on design-build projects.

09 Oct 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Sets Date for Iowa Senate District 16 Special Election

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 9, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation setting Tuesday, December 30, 2025, as the date for a special election in Iowa Senate District 16 following the death of Iowa

09 Oct 2025

Monmouth College Names the Six Faculty Members Who'll Chair Its New Schools

By Barry McNamara

From left: Chris Fasano, Audra Goach, Bob Simmons, Chris Goble, Tiffany Springer, and Mike Connell

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 9, 2025) — During the summer, Monmouth College announced the creation of six academic schools to better align its strengths and create new opportunities for collaboration and student success. This week, after a competitive process, the college announced the appointment of the schools' six inaugural chairs:

09 Oct 2025

Augustana College Invites Quad Cities Communities to Partner in Solving Regional Challenges

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 9, 2025) — From lead pipes to sustainable energy, Quad Cities communities face urgent challenges. Augustana College invites local governments and non-profits to share their biggest problems, and the college will bring the students, faculty, and expertise to help solve them.

Applications are due November 15, 2025.

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