17 Sep 2026

Bridgford Engages on Local Data Center Concerns, Plans Multi-Six-Figure Ad Campaign Across Iowa’s First District

By Patricia Petersen

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 17, 2026) — As concerns grow across Eastern Iowa regarding the expansion of major AI data centers, Independent Congressional Candidate Michael Bridgford continues to meet directly with affected community members to examine the local economic, energy, and land-use impacts.

17 Sep 2026

Student Hunger Drive Kickoff September 21, 6PM

By KD Williams

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 17, 2026) — River Bend Food Bank invites local media to join students, community leaders, and supporters as we kick off the Fortieth Student Hunger Drive and challenge the entire community to help make this milestone year even more impactful.

Join us on Monday, September 21, 6PM, at River Bend Food Bank’s Davenport Warehouse (4010 Kimmel Dr, Davenport, Iowa) to hear how local students are once again stepping up to fight hunger.

17 Sep 2026

Senate Ag Committee Takes Action on Farm Bill

By Laura Hensley

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (September 17, 2026) — The Senate Ag Committee passed an important milestone yesterday in seeing the completion of a farm bill by advancing the Agricultural Act of 2026 out of committee on a 12/11 party-line vote. Bringing the bill out of committee now triggers a conference committee between the version passed by the Senate Ag Committee and the House version. The House passed their version in April.

17 Sep 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Orders Flags at Half-Staff in Honor and Remembrance of National Ag Leader, Exceptional Iowan Ray Gaesser

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 17, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags flown at half-staff from sunrise on Friday, September 18, until sunset on Sunday, September 20, in honor and remembrance of Ray Gaesser.

17 Sep 2026

Iowa Finance Authority Names 2027 Preferred Homeownership Partners

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 17, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has announced its 2027 Preferred Homeownership Partners, recognizing ten mortgage lenders and two real-estate agents for their leadership, expertise and commitment to helping Iowans achieve homeownership through IFA programs.

16 Sep 2026

Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences to Showcase Innovation, Student Discovery

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 16, 2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences will host its 2026 Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program on November 13-14 on its campus at 8025 Grand Ave in West Des Moines.

16 Sep 2026

Gravity to Bring Powerhouse Broadway Vocals to Western Illinois University (WIU) Goldfarb Center

By Annette Hovland

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 16, 2026) — Three West End divas known for portraying Elphaba in Wicked will take the stage at Western Illinois University’s Goldfarb Center for the Performing Arts at 3PM, Sunday, September 20, as part of the 2026-27 A Season of Joy performance series.

16 Sep 2026

State Street Market Returns to Downtown Geneseo October 3

By Merit Pages

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (September 16, 2026) — One of Geneseo’s favorite fall traditions returns Saturday, October 3, as State Street Market takes over historic Downtown Geneseo for a full day of shopping, food, music and fall fun. Admission is free.

16 Sep 2026

Quad Cities Invited to “Light the Town Green” and Walk on 74 for Mentoring, September 26–27

By Merit Pages

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 16, 2026) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley (BBBSMV) is inviting Quad Cities businesses, homes, and community members to “Light the Town Green” on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, in celebration of Big Brothers Big Sisters Month.

16 Sep 2026

Illinois Railroad Workers Urge Public to Make Safe Choices Around Tracks and Trains

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (September 16, 2026) — Illinois railroad workers are asking motorists, pedestrians, and families to remember a few basic rules that can save lives as the state observes See Tracks?

Think Train!® Week September 21-27 — while highlighting a new Illinois law designed to make sure those lessons begin at a young age.

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