BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 8, 2025) — A new women-centered workshop series is launching this spring in the Quad Cities to help close one of the most critical gaps in the future of work: AI adoption among women in business.

Created by certified AI strategist and entrepreneur Jackie Celske, the AI Boss Babe Bootcamp Series will include two hands-on, in-person sessions to help women build confidence, develop practical AI skills, and lead the way in a tech-driven world.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 8, 2025) — Iowa bike organizations Central Iowa Trails Association and the Iowa Bicycle Coalition are teaming up to present the RITUAL Mountain Bike Film Tour featuring the Big Bike Give. The tour stops at Varsity Cinema on May 14.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 8, 2025) — As the academic year comes to a close, a pair of popular series hosted by Monmouth College will hold their final events next week before taking a break for the summer.

On May 13, the Maple Leaf Community Concert Series will feature Jared Freiburg and The Vagabonds. The concert will be staged at 7PM in the Kasch Performance Hall of Dahl Chapel and Auditorium.