02 Jun 2026

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Launches Virtual National Cheese Day Campaign

By Laura Hensley

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (June 2, 2026) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, announced today the launch of a virtual National Cheese Day campaign. National Cheese Day is recognized annually on June 4, and the campaign, launched in collaboration with processor partners, creates awareness and appreciation for the impact cheese has on America.

02 Jun 2026

Local Students Among Candidates for Graduation 2026 at Illinois Wesleyan University

By Ann Aubry

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS (June 2, 2026) — Illinois Wesleyan University (IWU) graduates of the Class of 2026 were honored in a Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 3, in the Shirk Center. Retired healthcare executive and IWU Trustee Colleen Kannaday, delivered the Commencement address.

Kiera Henderson of Silvis (61282)

Ella Revell Beck of Davenport (52807)

02 Jun 2026

Mainstream Home Improvement Ribbon-Cutting July 8

By Alison Ryley

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — Please join us for a ribbon-cutting for Mainstream Home Improvement July 8, 4PM, with an open house to follow.

02 Jun 2026

St Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University Name Nicole J Sakraida Vice President for Strategic Growth, Marketing, and Communications

By Brian Boesen

DAVENPORT and CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — St Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University have announced the appointment of Nicole J Sakraida MEd as Vice President for Strategic Growth, Marketing and Communications.

02 Jun 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Acts on Final Bills of 2026 Legislative Session

By Heather Nahas

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has taken final action on the remaining legislation passed during the 2026 legislative session.

Gov Reynolds signed the following bills into law: 

02 Jun 2026

Play All Day, Party All Night at Be Downtown June 6

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) is excited to announce expanded programming for Be Downtown on Saturday, June 6, offering a full day of fun that transitions from a family-friendly outdoor festival to an evening of live music throughout downtown Bettendorf.

28 May 2026

Monmouth College Students Benefit from Hands-On Work with Collection of Antiquities

By Barry McNamara

Exactly fifty years after graduating from Monmouth, Shields was pictured on the cover of the Fall 1999 alumni magazine

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 28, 2026) — Inside the quiet workspaces of Monmouth College's Hewes Library, history is being carefully preserved and rediscovered, one artifact at a time.

28 May 2026

Local Students Among Central College's Spring 2026 Dean's List

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (May 28, 2026) — Each semester, Central College recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the Dean's List.

This distinction is reserved for those who have earned a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while completing a minimum of twelve graded credit hours.

The students exemplify academic excellence and a strong commitment to their education.

28 May 2026

Habitat for Humanity Affiliates Unite Across Iowa for First-Ever Statewide Build Effort, Powered by 1,200 John Deere Volunteers

By Cassandra Erwin

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 28, 2026) — This week, inside six John Deere facilities across Iowa, employees are framing and assembling walls of entire homes. Habitat for Humanity crews will transport those finished panels to home sites in Des Moines, the Quad Cities, Waterloo, and Dubuque, where the walls will be raised and completed into new homes for local families.

28 May 2026

Changes Announced for the Next Quad Cities Honor Flight

By Stephen Garrington

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 28, 2026) — On June 1, the 66th Honor Flight will leave the Quad Cities International Airport with over 80 veterans on their way to Washington DC to see the memorials built in their honor.

Because of construction beginning at the Airport there will be changes.

On the morning of June 1, all veterans should be dropped off at Door 6.  (This is a change from the usual 7.)

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