08 Oct 2025

Marshall University Celebrates Third Consecutive Year of Enrollment Growth; Board of Governors Approves Funding Reallocations and Launches New Faculty-Recognition Program

By Leah C Payne

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (October 8, 2025) — Marshall University President Brad D Smith announced today that the university is on pace to record its third consecutive year of enrollment growth, continuing the institution’s upward trajectory following more than a decade of declines.

08 Oct 2025

Attorney General Brenna Bird Questions Meta on Distribution of October 7 Videos

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 8, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a coalition of twelve states urging Meta to answer questions about the seemingly-unfettered distribution of graphic livestreams and videos on Facebook and Instagram of the violent terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023.

08 Oct 2025

Wheel of Fortune Live!® 2025 USA Tour Coming to Capitol Theatre Thursday, October 16

By Kate Lichter

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 8, 2025) — Sony Pictures Television and Right Angle Entertainment have announced that Wheel of Fortune LIVE!® will be stopping at Capitol Theatre on Thursday, October 16, as part of its sixty-city national tour. Hosted by a celebrity guest host, Wheel of Fortune LIVE! brings the excitement of everyone’s favorite TV game show to life, giving fans the chance to solve puzzles, win prizes and possibly become a Wheel of Fortune® TV contestant.

08 Oct 2025

Augustana College Invites Community to Planetarium and Geology Museum Open House Event

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 8, 2025) — Augustana College's John Deere Planetarium and Fryxell Geology Museum will be open to the public on Saturday, November 1, for the annual Fall Open House.

08 Oct 2025

David Waterman, Leif Olson Confirmed as Iowa’s US Attorneys

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (October 8, 2025) — Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today welcomed the confirmation of David Waterman to be the US At

07 Oct 2025

Milan Chamber of Commerce Trunk-or-Treat 2025

By Chuck Henson

MILAN, ILLINOIS (October 7, 2025) — Join us for our favorite event of the year — the Milan Chamber's Annual Trunk-or-Treat.

It's shaping up to be HUGE, and we want YOU to be a part of it! It’s fun, it's festive, and it's free to all who want to join.

The event will be held October 23, 5-6:30PM, at the Camden Centre Parking Lot (2701 1st Street East, Milan).

Registered “trunks” set up at 4PM.

If rain, the date will be October 25, with every other detail as is.

07 Oct 2025

From Injury to Triathlon: Quad Cities Athlete Triumphs After Surgery

By Daniel Campbell

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2025) — After a long and challenging recovery from a serious ankle injury, Richard L, a local athlete, has successfully completed his first triathlon just one year after undergoing reconstructive surgery with Dr Tuvi Mendel at Orthopaedic Specialists.

Those experiencing sports-related injuries are encouraged to call 563-344-9292 to schedule an appointment at the practice’s office at 3385 Dexter Court, Suite 300, or in Clinton at 2635 Lincoln Way, #D.

07 Oct 2025

Davenport Election Forum to Spotlight City Candidates October 29

By Brian Kramer

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2025) — With the city primary now behind them, Davenport voters can look ahead to the Davenport City Elections Candidate Forum, 6-8PM (doors open at 5:30PM) to hear directly from those seeking office. A public candidate forum will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 6-8PM, at St Ambrose University’s Rogalski Center.

07 Oct 2025

Quad Cities Bicycle Club: Bikes For Tykes Trivia Night November 14

By Paul Levesque

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2025) — The Quad Cities Bicycle Club will host “Bikes for Tykes Trivia Night” on Friday, November 14, at the Columbus Club in Davenport.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Bikes for Tykes, an annual effort by the QCBC to brighten the upcoming holiday season by donating bicycles and accessories to the children of needy families in the area.

07 Oct 2025

River Action Announces 19th Annual Upper Mississippi River Conference: “A Piece of a Larger Puzzle” — October 14-16 in Moline

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2025) — River Action is pleased to host the 19th Annual Upper Mississippi River Conference (UMRC) on October 15–16, at the Stoney Creek Hotel, Moline. Under the theme “A Piece of a Larger Puzzle,” this year’s conference will bring together conservationists, policymakers, scientists, students, and community leaders to collaborate on holistic solutions for the Mississippi River and its watershed.

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