21 Sep 2026

Annual Polar Plunge in Support of Special Olympics Iowa to Take Place Saturday, September 26

By Megan Filipi

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 21, 2026) — Special Olympics Iowa invites the public to show their support for Special Olympics Iowa by taking the plunge at the annual Davenport Polar Plunge® on Saturday, September 26, 11AM (with registration and check-in scheduled 9:45-10:45AM) at The Ridge Social Drinkery. Approximately forty individuals are expected to take the Plunge.

21 Sep 2026

Lumberjack Show at Selmi’s Family Farm, Saturday, October 3

By Melinda Jones

ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (September 21, 2026) — Rock Falls Tourism and Selmi’s Family Farm are excited to announce the return of the Lumberjack Show for its sixth year on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Selmi’s Family Farm, located at 1206 Dixon Avenue in Rock Falls.

21 Sep 2026

Quad City Storm: Single-Game Tickets on Sale and Promotional Schedule Announced

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 21, 2026) — Single-game tickets for Storm hockey are on sale now at QuadCityStorm.com, Ticketmaster.com, and the Vibrant Arena box office. The team is also excited to announce its Promotional Schedule for the 2026-2027 season:

17 Sep 2026

Here's the Monmouth College Theatre and Music Schedule for the Coming Months

By Barry McNamara

The Chorale will be joined by the Wind Ensemble Sept. 26 for the season-opening concert at Monmouth College

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 17, 2026) — Something "can't-miss" this way comes — a series of plays and concerts at Monmouth College.

Astute readers likely caught the reference to William Shakepeare's Macbeth, which will open the curtain on the theatre season October 9-11, the same weekend as the college's Homecoming festivities.

17 Sep 2026

Western Illinois University (WIU) Hosting Emergency Operations Center Ribbon-Cutting September 21

By University Communications

MACOMB, ILLINOIS (September 17, 2026) — Western Illinois University (WIU) is inviting the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at 3:30PM, Monday, September 21, on the first floor of Sallee Hall.

17 Sep 2026

National League of Cities Immediate Past President Steve Patterson to Address Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference

By Merit Pages

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 17, 2026) — National League of Cities (NLC) Immediate Past President and Athens, Ohio, Mayor Steve Patterson will address local leaders from across Iowa at the Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference on Thursday, September 24, at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. The annual conference brings together municipal leaders from across the state for education, networking, and discussions about the issues affecting Iowa communities.

17 Sep 2026

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Remains at 3.2 Percent in August

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 17, 2026) — Iowa’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.2 percent in August, steady for the fourth consecutive month and down from a jobless rate of 3.5 percent one year ago. The US unemployment rate also held steady at 4.1 percent.

The total number of unemployed Iowans was 54,700 in August, unchanged from July.

17 Sep 2026

African American Museum of Iowa to Honor Statewide Leaders at Annual Event

By Melissa Porter

AAMI 2026 History Makers Renee Hardman, Lillie Miller, Orville and Billie Townsend, Hannah Stuelke, and Daniel Umemezie

17 Sep 2026

Bridgford Engages on Local Data Center Concerns, Plans Multi-Six-Figure Ad Campaign Across Iowa’s First District

By Patricia Petersen

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 17, 2026) — As concerns grow across Eastern Iowa regarding the expansion of major AI data centers, Independent Congressional Candidate Michael Bridgford continues to meet directly with affected community members to examine the local economic, energy, and land-use impacts.

17 Sep 2026

Student Hunger Drive Kickoff September 21, 6PM

By KD Williams

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 17, 2026) — River Bend Food Bank invites local media to join students, community leaders, and supporters as we kick off the Fortieth Student Hunger Drive and challenge the entire community to help make this milestone year even more impactful.

Join us on Monday, September 21, 6PM, at River Bend Food Bank’s Davenport Warehouse (4010 Kimmel Dr, Davenport, Iowa) to hear how local students are once again stepping up to fight hunger.

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