21 May 2026

"Was That Racist?" Author Talk with Evelyn Carter PhD at the African American Museum of Iowa

By Melissa Porter

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will host Evelyn Carter PhD for a discussion of her new book, Was That Racist?: How to Detect, Interrupt, and Unlearn Bias in Everyday Life. The event will include a moderated discussion with Rob Cline and is presented by Next Page Books and the African American Museum of Iowa

21 May 2026

Annette Baker Recognized by Iowa Broadcast News Association

By Emily Christensen

WAVERLY, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — Annette Baker was recently recognized by the Iowa Broadcast News Association for media created at Wartburg College.

Baker, of Davenport, received first place in Best Sportscast, Student TV and third place in In-Depth Series, Student TV.

21 May 2026

Second Saturdays Presented by Gas & Electric Credit Union Returns to Downtown Rock Island | June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, and October 10, 2026

By Anne Kirkpatrick

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2026) — 2nd Saturdays presented by Gas and Electric Credit Union returns to the heart of Downtown Rock Island June 13, bringing more energy, activity, and reasons to explore downtown alongside the QC Farmers Market.

21 May 2026

Field of Dreams Announces Gary Dolphin Press Box Naming Opportunity at New Ballpark

By Ellen Goodmann Miller

DYERSVILLE, IOWA (May 21, 2026) — “Bring It Home” capital campaign leaders have announced a special naming initiative honoring legendary Iowa broadcaster Gary Dolphin at the new Field of Dreams ballpark currently under construction in Dyersville, Iowa.

As part of the effort, the ballpark’s press box will be named in recognition of Dolphin’s decades of contributions to Iowa athletics, broadcasting, and communities across the state.

21 May 2026

Augustana College to Recognize More Than 500 Graduates May 23

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2026) — Augustana College will recognize more than 500 graduates at the college’s 166th commencement ceremony Saturday, May 23.

Alumnus Ken Anderson ('71), a 1981 NFL MVP, will deliver the commencement address at the 2PM ceremony at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark, 1201 River Dr, Moline, Illinois.

19 May 2026

Chillin’ in the Courtyard Summer Concert Series Returns to Downtown Moline

By Jennifer Smith

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 19, 2026) — Downtown Moline’s popular Chillin’ in the Courtyard concert series returns for summer 2026 with four evenings of live music, cold drinks and laid-back Saturday nights in the heart of downtown.

18 May 2026

Tusk: The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac Announces One-Night Performance at the Adler Theatre

By Danielle Smith

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 18, 2026) — VenuWorks Presents announces one night of “Tusk: The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac” at the Adler Theatre on Sunday, November 22!

18 May 2026

Local Students Complete Degrees at Trine University

By James Tew

ANGOLA, INDIANA (May 18, 2026) — Trine University students completed degrees at the end of the Spring 2026 semester.

The following area students completed their degrees:

18 May 2026

Teen Philanthropy Group Grants $28,000 to Local Non-Profits

By Megan Wright

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 18, 2026) —When young people are trusted to lead, they bring fresh perspective, thoughtful collaboration, and a strong sense of purpose to community change.

18 May 2026

Motor Vehicle Collision Involving School Bus, May 18

By Lt Chad Weipert 82-7

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (May 18, 2026) — On Monday May 18, at approximately 3:44PM. the Scott Emergency Communications Center received a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus and pick-up truck.

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