MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 19, 2025) — Streamline Architects is proud to announce its upcoming move into a new office space rich with local history and architectural significance. Located on the historic site of John Deere’s original home and the former Moline Post Office, the building embodies Streamline’s commitment to honoring the past while shaping the future through thoughtful, community-focused design.

BETTENDOR, IOWA (June 19, 2025) — Bettendorf High School proudly sponsors the Hall of Honor — a prestigious recognition program established to celebrate outstanding alumni who have earned distinction through exceptional achievements and contributions to society.

The Hall of Honor seeks to recognize graduates who have:

SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND (June 19, 2025) — Dr Karen A Stout, who has led Achieving the Dream (ATD) through a period of steady growth, innovation, and influence in meeting the changing needs of the nation’s community colleges and other institutions that provide a foothold for poverty-impacted students, adult learners, and first-generation students in higher education, will step down as ATD’s president and CEO, effective June 30, 2026, the ATD Board of Directors announced today.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 19, 2025) — McLaughlin Motors Body Shop has been certified by Collision Performance Network, a division of OEC, for maintaining the right tools, equipment, training, and facilities necessary to repair participating Automaker brand vehicles according to the manufacturer’s specifications. In achieving their Certification, McLaughlin Motors Body Shop is now an integral part of the most advanced repair capable and efficient collision-repair Network in the country.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 19, 2025) — Visit Quad Cities is proud to announce that the Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire will roll into John Deere Commons in downtown Moline on Sunday, June 22, 2025, as part of its cross-country journey. The world-renowned antique car rally will bring 120 vintage vehicles from around the globe, with the Moline stop beginning at 4:45PM and is open to the public.

Tim Schiffer, Tribute: Muscatine Still Lifes, watercolor, 2024

MUSCATINE, IOWA (June 18, 2025) — 2025 marks the sixtieth anniversary of the Muscatine Art Center, and the Annual Ice Cream Social on June 29 will have some special additions. The Friends of the Muscatine Art Center invites the local community to celebrate during this free, family-oriented event, 1-4PM.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 18, 2025) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small-business advocacy organization, has released new paid advertisements in Iowa featuring targeted radio ads and digital ads.

WAVERLY, IOWA (June 17, 2025) — Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 318 students during Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 24.

Those recognized include:

Austin Barta, of Bettendorf, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration.

Leia Hagerman, of Davenport, who graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music in music therapy.

Tucker Kinney, of DeWitt, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in engineering.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 17, 2025) As the iconic Quad-City Times Bix 7 race returns to the streets of Davenport, downtown will be buzzing with live music, family fun, food, and festive energy. The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), with support from The Bechtel Trusts and community partners, is proud to help amplify the celebration with vibrant entertainment offerings for all ages.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2025) — High food costs dominate concerns among Iowa grocery shoppers amid ongoing high food inflation, according to the latest Iowa Farm Bureau Food and Farm Index®. The annual survey of Iowa grocery shoppers, conducted this spring by The Harris Poll, shows price continues to be the most important factor for Iowa grocery shoppers when determining which meat, poultry, and dairy products to purchase.

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