DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 30, 2026) — The Reverend Eric Hoey MDiv, pastor of a small Presbyterian congregation in Henderson, Kentucky, will preach on the proclamation of the gospel for salvation of humankind at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary’s 2026 Berger Lecture on Preaching in July.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 30, 2026) — The American Red Cross is making an urgent call for blood and platelet donors to book an appointment to give now to ensure hospitals stay ready to help patients without delay.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 30, 2026) — The City of Davenport is excited to announce the return of Party in the Park for summer 2026. Community members are invited to join City staff, local organizations, elected officials, and neighbors for a series of free community gatherings in parks across Davenport.

Party in the Park offers an opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy food, entertainment, games, and activities while exploring some of Davenport’s beautiful neighborhood parks.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 30, 2026) — The Azubuike African American Council for the Arts is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Urban Exposure Summer Film Program and is now accepting registrations for the free eight-week filmmaking intensive for Quad Cities youth, ages 16–22.

The program will run July 6 through August 28, 2026, meeting Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 1–3PM, at STEAM on Wheels in Rock Island.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2026) — Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced the Iowa Supreme Court has agreed with her office that an executive of Global Fiberglass Solutions (GFS) can be personally named in the state’s lawsuit against his company for refusing to dispose of over 1,000 wind-turbine blades after they were hired to do so.

KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN (June 30, 2026) — Will Norwood of Bettendorf (52722) has been named to the Kalamazoo College Spring 2026 Dean's List.

Dean's List recognition is earned with a grade-point average of 3.5 or better with a full-time course load of at least three units, without failing or withdrawing from any course, during the Spring 2026 academic term.

Congratulations on earning this academic achievement, Will!

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 30, 2026) — Rivermont Collegiate is pleased to announce the launch of Rivermont Collegiate Part-Time High School Enrollment, a new opportunity that allows high-school students to enroll in individual Rivermont courses without attending the school full-time.

OMAHA, NEBRASKA (June 30,2026) — With more than 72 million Americans expected to travel for Independence Day, including 61.4 million who will drive, AAA — The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program to help keep roads safe and discourage impaired driving.

The free and confidential service will be available from 6PM Friday, July 3, through 6AM, Monday, July 6, across Nebraska, Iowa, and other select areas.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 30, 2026) — The Black Box Theatre once again brings a premiere to the Quad Cities area. Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk, written by Catherine Bush, tells the true story of Emma Gatewood.

In 1955, at the age of 67, Emma Gatewood told her children she was “going for a walk” and set out with her duffel bag, shower curtain (to keep dry), and a pair of Keds sneakers to walk the Appalachian Trail.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 30, 2026) – The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its second-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2026. The report measures IBC member expectations for sales, capital spending, and employment for the next six months. If the index measures above fifty, sentiment is positive.

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