21 May 2026

A Champion for Change: Xavier "Zay" Kemp Receives One of the Major Honors at Monmouth's Highlander Leadership Awards

By Barry McNamara

Xavier "Zay" Kemp was nominated for the Champion for Change award he's receiving here by the Rev Dr John Huxtable (right), Monmouth's chaplain

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2026) — As he reaches the halfway point of his college career, Xavier "Zay" Kemp ('28) is grateful for a decision he made early on in his time at Monmouth.

21 May 2026

Iowa Biodiesel Industry Back in Business and on the Road to Recovery

By Jenna Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — The Iowa biodiesel industry is largely back up and running, buoyed by long-awaited federal Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) and the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit. While the path ahead involves recovery, producers across the state say they are cautiously optimistic as plants return to capacity and workers stay on the job.

21 May 2026

Mediacom Awards $1,000 World Class Scholarship to Davenport Central High School Senior Kiahara Roelandt

By Katie Reeder

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Kiahara Roelandt, a senior at Davenport Central High School, as a recipient of the company’s World Class Scholarship Program. The $1,000 scholarship recognizes the Davenport resident for excellence in leadership, community involvement, and academics.

21 May 2026

Artwork Donated to Hot Glass Installation at Cancer Support Community

By Ashley Baxter

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — This project is envisioned as a healing and meditative space, a place where individuals can pause and find a moment of peace amid difficult seasons of life. More than a physical gathering place, the work is intended to create an emotional experience, one that encourages reflection, inspiration, hope, and positive emotion.

21 May 2026

Bethany for Children and Families and Community Health Care Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Mental Health Services in Clinton County

By Christina McNamara

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2026) — Two trusted, mission-driven organizations are partnering to strengthen and expand mental health services for individuals and families in Clinton County through a strategic transition designed to enhance care for the communities they serve.

21 May 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Earns Carnegie Recognition for Growing Research Enterprise

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences has received national recognition for the continued growth of its research enterprise with an updated institutional classification from the 

21 May 2026

Snag Sweet Deals at Downtown Davenport’s Lemonade Sip N’ Shop, May 30

By Anne Kirkpatrick

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — Warm weather is upon us, and we’re celebrating! Join us for a FREE Lemonade Sip N’ Shop in Downtown Davenport on Saturday, May 30, 10AM-5PM. Our downtown businesses are serving up their own take on lemonade along with exclusive specials and deals.

21 May 2026

Langan Design Intervention Celebrates Ten Years as a Woman-Owned Remodeling Leader in the Quad Cities

By Rachel C Vickers

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — In an industry long dominated by men, Janelle Langan has spent the last decade building something different.

21 May 2026

Vibrant Arena Names Rik Edgar New Executive Director

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2026) — The Illinois Quad City Civic Center Authority Board of Directors are pleased to announce the appointment of Rik Edgar as our Executive Director of the Vibrant Arena at The MARK. Edgar brings a long history of experience in the entertainment field. He has most recently served as the General Manager of the Peoria Civic Center. He has held that position since 2018.

21 May 2026

River Action’s “Explore the River Series” Kicks Off May 26

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — This summer education program invites the public to learn about the history, ecology, and culture along the Mississippi River and surrounding watershed in the Quad Cities area. Participants can cruise the Mississippi River on the Channel Cat Water Taxi or enjoy a leisurely Riverine Walk as expert guides present topics ranging from information about local river wildlife to stories of early Quad Cities history.

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