17 Jul 2023

“What a Way to Make a Livin’!” Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5”: The Musical Opens at Timber Lake Playhouse July 20

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (July 17, 2023) — Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, brings one of the most beloved musicals of all time to the playhouse on July 20 for a ten-day run. 9 to 5: The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.

17 Jul 2023

Prairie Meadows Becomes Presenting Sponsor of Des Moines University's Glanton Event

By Barbara Boose

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 17, 2023) — When Des Moines University celebrates the twentieth anniversary of its annual Glanton Event on November 2, 2023, the event's presenting sponsor will be an organization that's supported the Glanton Fund since its early years: Prairie Meadows.

14 Jul 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Heartbeat Bill into Law

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 14, 2023) – Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bill into law:

14 Jul 2023

Alternating Currents 2023 Festival Line-Up Announced

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 14, 2023) — Mark your calendars for the 2023 Alternating Currents festival August 17-20 taking place across more than two dozen venues in downtown Davenport along with key performances in downtown Rock Island and Bettendorf. AC features over 100 musical performances, comedy sets, film screenings, local art displays and even pro-wrestling.

14 Jul 2023

Quad Cities International Airport Announces Daily Flights to Charlotte Douglas with American Airlines

By Jessica Waytenick

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 14, 2023) — American Airlines will offer twice-daily service from Quad Cities International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Booking will be available starting July 15, and the inaugural flight will be December 21, 2023. Service will be provided on a CRJ-900, 76-seat, dual-class cabin jet.

14 Jul 2023

Libertarian Party of Iowa Calls for Humility and Grace in Addressing the Abortion Debate

By Jules Cutler

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 14, 2023) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa (LPIA) opposes the recent special session of the Iowa State Legislature. Firmly believing in defending the inalienable rights of all individuals; recognizing the absence of a clear consensus on this matter, the party emphasizes the need for careful consideration, humility, and grace in navigating this difficult terrain — none of which was seen throughout this process.

13 Jul 2023

New August Schedule at The Black Box Theatre

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 13, 2023) — They say the show must go on and due to a health crisis and the tragic demolition of a building housing another theatre (Mockingbird on Main), The Black Box Theatre will not be presenting “Rock of Ages” this August, but will provide new offerings during the month as well as providing a home for two shows that had been scheduled for Mockingbird.

13 Jul 2023

Fully FREE Meeting July 27

By Mary McNeil
13 Jul 2023

Bradley University Joins Forces with Global Tech Leaders T-Mobile and Apple to Launch Digitally Connected Campus

By Libby Derry

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (July 13, 2023) — Bradley University has announced it is partnering with T-Mobile to establish a student-centric, digitally-connected campus, which will be powered by T-Mobile’s 5G Advanced Network Solutions (ANS).

13 Jul 2023

Doris and Victor Day Foundation Award $750,000 to 56 Community-Based NFP Orgs

By Tyla Sherwin-Cole

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 13, 2023) — Doris and Victor Day Foundation is awarding $750,000 to 56 community-based non-profit organizations, enabling them to expand essential services for vulnerable residents who struggle with basic needs. The contributions stemmed from a $10 million dollar gift from the Doris Day Estate in 1987 aimed at making the Quad Cities a “better place.”

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