01 Jul 2025

Monmouth College Launches Bold New Academic Structure, Creating Six Distinct Schools to Ready Students for Success

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (July 1, 2025) — Building on its 172-year legacy of academic excellence, Monmouth College is taking a bold step forward in its evolution as a strong, vibrant liberal-arts institution. In a strategic move to expand academic opportunities, realign with student interests, and position the college for long-term growth, Monmouth proudly announces the creation of six new academic Schools offering a robust and holistic academic portfolio.

01 Jul 2025

Alec Weeks of Davenport, Iowa, Has Graduated from State University of New York (SUNY) Canton

By Greg Kie

CANTON, NEW YORK (July 1, 2025) — Alec Weeks of Davenport, Iowa (52804), has graduated from SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology.

01 Jul 2025

Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care — Davenport Ribbon-Cutting

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 1, 2025) — Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care — Davenport will host a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 4:30PM. The Open House celebration will be 4-6PM. The facility is located at 4255 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, Iowa.

At Hy-Vee Health | Exemplar Care, they make healthcare simple, personal, and accessible for everyone.

01 Jul 2025

"Christmas in July" Bike Tour Benefits Bikes for Tykes

By Paul Levesque

CORALVILLE, IOWA (July 1, 2025) — You’ll have fun with your friends while supporting a good cause by taking part in the “Christmas in July” Bike Tour hosted by the Quad Cities Bicycle Club on Sunday, July 13.

The tour is open to everyone, both QCBC members and members of the public. It begins and ends at Front Street Brewery’s taproom at the Freight House in Davenport at noon and covers about ten miles. The ride should finish at about 4PM.

01 Jul 2025

Iowa Biodiesel Board Applauds Senate Extension and Clarification of Biodiesel Tax Incentive

By Jenna Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (July 1, 2025) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board (IBB) has praised the passage of key tax provisions in the newly-passed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — a positive signal to Iowa’s biodiesel producers who have been waiting for clarification of new tax policies.

01 Jul 2025

Quad Cities Community Foundation Event Will Highlight Women in Philanthropy

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 1, 2025) — The Quad Cities Community Foundation is welcoming award-winning author Lois Buntz to lead a donor-focused event on the power of women in philanthropy. The free talk will be held at the Community Foundation on Thursday, July 17, 5:30-6:30PM.

01 Jul 2025

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Elects New Members

By Alyssa Papa

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (July 1, 2025) — The following people recently were elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Andrew Osborn of Moline (61265) at Western Illinois University

Karena Spiridonos of Davenport (52803) at Western Illinois University

30 Jun 2025

Calling All Solo Artists for The Black Box Theatre Solo Fringe Festival August 29-31

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 30, 2025) — The Black Box Theatre located in downtown Moline is holding a three-day Solo Fringe Festival featuring solo artists.

30 Jun 2025

Nine Iowans Named Awardees in State Historical Society’s Excellence in History Awards

By Christopher Sikich

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2025) — State Historical Society Board of Trustees Chair, Dr Terrence Lindell, and Administrator Valerie Van Kooten joined the State Historical Society of Iowa Board of Trustees to bestow the annual Excellence in History Awards during a ceremony today at the State Historical Society Museum in Des Moines, Iowa.

The awards honor individuals, organizations, and communities that make outstanding contributions to the field of Iowa history.

30 Jun 2025

Third Annual BBQ and Brew at the Ballpark Raises $20,000 for Iowa Food Banks

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 24, 2025) — Hundreds of Iowans gathered at Principal Park on June 21 for the third annual BBQ and Brew at the Ballpark, raising more than $20,000 to support food banks across the state. The family-friendly event was presented by the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) in partnership with the Iowa Cubs and Fareway Stores.

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