05 Aug 2026

Wapsi River Environmental Education Center/Archery Basics

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (August 5, 2026) — On Saturday, August 15, 10AM, there will be an Archery Basics program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Learn how to use a bow and arrow in this fun, informative, and free hands-on class!

You’ll learn safety and proper archery techniques according to National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) guidelines.

05 Aug 2026

TurfMutt’s Pet Safety Tips for the Dog Days of Summer

By Debbi Mayster

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY (August 5, 2026) — The 

05 Aug 2026

Be Ready QC Emergency Resource Fair Takes Place August 30

By Jodi Freet

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 5, 2026) — The Quad Cities’ fourth annual community emergency resource fair will take place on Sunday, August 30, 11:30AM–3:30PM, at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State Street in Bettendorf, Iowa.

05 Aug 2026

Rivermont Collegiate Announces Richard Wiley as Interim Head of School

By Jill Weitzel

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 5, 2026) — Rivermont Collegiate is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Wiley as Interim Head of School for the 2026-2027 academic year.

04 Aug 2026

YSS Partners with NASCAR Driver Carson Ware at Iowa Speedway to Advance Statewide Opioid Prevention Campaign

By Jessica Maldonado

NEWTON, IOWA (August 4, 2026) — YSS and NASCAR driver Carson Ware have joined forces for the upcoming NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at Iowa (Hy-Vee Perks 250), bringing the organization’s new “Before it Becomes More: Strengthening Iowans Against Opioids” campaign to the national motorsports stage.

04 Aug 2026

Spotlight on Area Writers at Moline Public Library

By Jennifer Christiansen

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 4, 2026) Meet talented writers, learn about their writing process, and purchase copies of their published works at Moline Public Library’s Local Author Showcase. Join us for this second annual celebration of local literary talent in the library’s meeting room on Saturday, August 22, 10AM-12PM.

Explore works from several Quad City area authors and discover books for every reader, with genres and topics to suit every age and interest, including:

04 Aug 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Severe Weather

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 4, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for four Iowa counties following catastrophic severe weather, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding that t

04 Aug 2026

Aqua Palooza with Rock Falls River Chase August 15 and 16

By Merit Pages

ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (August 4, 2026) — Rock Falls Tourism is excited to announce the inaugural Aqua Palooza, a new two-day, family-friendly summer celebration taking place August 15-16, 2026, throughout Rock Falls. Held in conjunction with the Rock Falls River Chase, the weekend will feature thrilling boat races, live music, fishing, a brand-new Cardboard Regatta, and family activities at multiple locations throughout the city.

04 Aug 2026

WQPT PBS Partners with Former Quad Cities Resident to Launch New Local History Series

By Amanda Bergeson

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 4, 2026) — WQPT PBS is partnering with former Quad Cities resident Jared Howe to launch a new original local history series, Snapshots Presents: Forgotten Quad Cities. The thirty-minute series explores the people, places, and events that helped shape the Quad Cities and its unique history.

"The series came about after watching some of Jared's short form films on social media," said WQPT General Manager Dawn Schmitt.

04 Aug 2026

Davenport Fire Department Responds to Residential Fire on Harrison St

By Jeff VanderWiere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 4, 2026) — At approximately 8:17PM on August 3, the Davenport Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1500 block of Harrison Street.

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