MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 17, 2025) — Visit Quad Cities announces its annual Destination QC! event, taking place Thursday, November 13, 2025. Admission is free, and the community is invited to celebrate the impact of tourism in the Quad Cities region.

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (October 17, 2025) — The Niabi Zoo is proud to announce that it has been granted reaccreditation into the Zoological Association of America (ZAA). The ZAA is a non-profit accrediting organization dedicated to responsible wildlife management, wildlife conservation, and education.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 17, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds will sign an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure.

The proclamation will be effective Saturday, October 18, 2025, and continue through November 17, 2025.

WASHINGTON DC (October 16, 2025) — Many people enjoy fall activities, from football games to hayrides. Children in particular look forward to collecting treats on Halloween.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 16, 2025) — Project NOW is hosting its first Reentry Summit, and you are invited!

Thursday, November 13, 11:30AM-3:30PM: Come spend the afternoon with us exploring ways to reduce stigma, empower returning citizens, and inspire collaboration with other organizations during the necessary work. https://e.givesmart.com/events/L9m/.

RSVP TODAY — only fifty seats left.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 16, 2025) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate released the following statement regarding an emerging situation in multiple Iowa counties:

 

My office is aware of reports that an individual or group is sending mass texts to Iowa residents impersonating local elected officials and candidates. These messages are not authentic and were not sent by the officials or candidates named.

The reported impersonated messages read:

On both far sides of the photo are Scott Shaw ('03) and Sreya Roy ('23), who work and study, respectively, at the University of Iowa, where Monmouth chemistry students and faculty attended an ACS conference. Also pictured are, from left, professor Audra Goach, Alayna Earle, Kody Coyne, Jesia Choity, Riley Kalnins, and Ivy Hawkins

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 16, 2025) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced Wednesday, October 15, that she was leading a coalition of eighteen states challenging a Minnesota state law that mandates allowing men to participate in women’s sports.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (October 16, 2025) The Muscatine Art Center invites families to celebrate Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) on Saturday, November 1, 1:30-4PM, with an afternoon of free, hands-on activities, artmaking, and bilingual performances that honor this vibrant Mexican tradition. Admission is free of charge, and no registration is required.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 16, 2025) — Modern Companies will hold a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, November 13, 3PM. The new facility is located at 6105 N Brady St in Davenport, Iowa.

Modern Companies opens new location in the Quad Cities, strengthening regional workforce and industry partnerships.

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