04 Sep 2025

Arches Mural Complete in Downtown Bettendorf

By Jennifer Walker

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.

04 Sep 2025

Iowa Corn Farmer Delegates Adopt Policy Priorities at Annual Grassroots Summit

By Sydney Garrett

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.

03 Sep 2025

Beyond the Counter: Cedarville Connects Pharmacy Education with Innovation

By Jordan Foley

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

03 Sep 2025

River Action FUNdraiser Night at Great River Brewery

By Ashley Hamerlinck

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 & initiatives and discuss plans and ideas for the future of our Quad Cities riverfront and surrounding communities.

03 Sep 2025

City Loafers Ribbon-Cutting September 26

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

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.

02 Sep 2025

Sacred Heart University Partners with Bigelow Tea for First-Year Student Wellness Bag Initiative

By Kimberly Swartz

FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT (September 2, 2025) —

02 Sep 2025

Works by Carl Sandburg College Art Professors Nikki Ponce, Lisa Walker on Display at Monmouth College

By Barry McNamara

“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.

02 Sep 2025

Augustana to Celebrate Its “Best Move” September 21

By Joshua Graves

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

02 Sep 2025

Marshall University Partners with CGE to Release Exclusive Codenames Edition

By Tiffany Davis

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.

02 Sep 2025

New Documentary Showcases the Impact of Alternating Currents

By Jennifer Walker

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.

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