MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 27, 2026) — The Iowa-Illinois Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is hosting the 17th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium on Tuesday, June 2, and Wednesday, June 3, at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 27, 2026) — The Adler Theatre announces a new event coming this summer: Fast & Hilarious Comedy Jam Featuring Shang on Saturday, July 25th! Known for his fearless, quick-witted comedy style, Shang Forbes has entertained audiences nationwide with appearances on HBO, BET, Comedy Central, and Def Comedy Jam. Celebrated for his high-energy delivery, sharp observations, and crowd-engaging performances, Shang has become a standout voice in urban comedy.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (May 27, 2026) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative is investing in the future of the next generation through its annual scholarship program. The cooperative has awarded five young adults with $2,000 scholarships to pursue higher education; two students are currently enrolled in college or a university; and three are graduating high-school seniors.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 27, 2026) — As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, River Bend Food Bank will welcome a fully-loaded semi-truck carrying up to 40,000 pounds of donated food and cleaning supplies on June 3. The donation is part of a collaboration between america250.org and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to support families facing food insecurity.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (May 26, 2026) — Fresh off a string of official selections at upcoming film festivals, emerging writer-director Laura Colbert is already generating massive industry chatter with her new short, Black Seeds Continue to Grow. A recent graduate of University of Southern California’s prestigious Cinematic Arts MFA program, Colbert is stepping onto the scene as a director to watch, anchoring her rollout with a heavyweight cast of Hollywood icons.

ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (May 26, 2026) — Rock Falls Tourism will proudly celebrate America 250 with a special two-day event, Salute to America 250, taking place June 13 and 14, 2026, at the RB&W District Park, located at 201 E 2nd Street in Rock Falls.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 26, 2026) — Join Common Chord for a family-friendly block party to lead off their annual Live At 5 summer concert series.

The Summer Kickoff Block Party, 5-10PM, June 5 in downtown Davenport, will celebrate the start of summer with live music from two rockin’ local bands.

The party will be in the Skybridge Courtyard and along 2nd Street between Main and Brady Streets.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 26, 2026) — Rivermont Collegiate, a private preschool-to-grade-twelve college-preparatory school, announces it remains fully accredited by Cognia, a global non-profit accrediting organization serving more than 40,000 schools and systems in over 100 countries.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 26, 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 

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 26, 2026) — In the early days of her presidency of Monmouth College, Patricia Draves provided a directional compass for the school through the recognition of five foundational pillars.

This year's Commencement speaker, 1989 Monmouth graduate Brad Nahrstadt, shared a similar handful of advice, offering "five life lessons" to his alma mater's Class of 2026, which numbered 178 students.

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