DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 26, 2026) — When young people are trusted to lead, they bring fresh perspective, thoughtful collaboration, and a strong sense of purpose to community change.

For more than twenty years, the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Teens for Tomorrow Program has empowered high-school students from across the region to direct philanthropic funding to local non-profits.

This year, students awarded $28,000 in grants to seven organizations serving the Quad Cities.

Mike Main MD, Central Board of Trustee, cardiologist and 1987 Central graduate, addresses the students with words of inspiration

PELLA, IOWA (May 26, 2026) — Central College recognized 251 graduates during Commencement 2026 on May 16, in PH Kuyper Gymnasium on Central's campus.

Andrew Cotty of Geneseo (61254), graduated with major(s) in Accounting and Business Management and minors in Religion.

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (May 26, 2026) — The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 58th Annual Geneseo Music Festival, taking place Father’s Day Weekend, June 19–21, 2026, in Geneseo. The festival promises a full weekend of entertainment and community celebration featuring live music, food vendors, parades, family activities, arts and crafts vendors, and events for all ages.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 26, 2026) — Strategic America (SA), an integrated marketing and communications firm headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, announces the appointment of Matt Strawn as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 8. Strawn succeeds John Schreurs, who announced his retirement following a 43-year career at SA, the final ten as President and CEO.