DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 17, 2022) — Q2030 is highlighting a successful year of meaningful partnerships that support transforming the Quad Cities into a more cool, creative, connected, and prosperous region by bringing Quad Citizens together, capitalizing on the region’s greatest asset — the Mississippi River — and engaging young people.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 16, 2022) — Over twenty agencies have partnered to put on a drive-thru Community Baby Shower on August 17, 2022, 4-6PM, at Modern Woodman Park (North Parking Lot). This event will be held adjacent to the Freight House Farmer’s Market. New and expectant parents will be provided with information, resources, and Hiney Heroes, the local diaper bank, will be providing diapers sizes newborn-two only.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (August 16, 2022) — The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will host its annual History Makers Gala on Thursday, September 29, 2022. The event will highlight the achievements of honorees Sean Baylor (Cedar Rapids), Diana Henry (Iowa City), Pastor Chassidi Martin (Waterloo), Fred Seay (Keokuk), and Ross Wilburn (Ames). History Makers were nominated by their peers and selected by a Museum committee based on their professional and community impact as leaders.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 16, 2022) — ComedySportz Quad Cities is re-launching at The Spotlight Theatre’s new Spotlight Studio this November.

ComedySportz is a fast-paced, all-ages improvisational comedy show that uses audience suggestions in a highly-competitive “game” between a red team and a blue team. The teams compete for the most laughs. There is no script or plan prior to each performance resulting in non-stop laughs for the players and audience.