07 Oct 2025

Milan Chamber of Commerce Trunk-or-Treat 2025

By Chuck Henson

MILAN, ILLINOIS (October 7, 2025) — Join us for our favorite event of the year — the Milan Chamber's Annual Trunk-or-Treat.

It's shaping up to be HUGE, and we want YOU to be a part of it! It’s fun, it's festive, and it's free to all who want to join.

The event will be held October 23, 5-6:30PM, at the Camden Centre Parking Lot (2701 1st Street East, Milan).

Registered “trunks” set up at 4PM.

If rain, the date will be October 25, with every other detail as is.

07 Oct 2025

From Injury to Triathlon: Quad Cities Athlete Triumphs After Surgery

By Daniel Campbell

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2025) — After a long and challenging recovery from a serious ankle injury, Richard L, a local athlete, has successfully completed his first triathlon just one year after undergoing reconstructive surgery with Dr Tuvi Mendel at Orthopaedic Specialists.

Those experiencing sports-related injuries are encouraged to call 563-344-9292 to schedule an appointment at the practice’s office at 3385 Dexter Court, Suite 300, or in Clinton at 2635 Lincoln Way, #D.

07 Oct 2025

Davenport Election Forum to Spotlight City Candidates October 29

By Brian Kramer

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2025) — With the city primary now behind them, Davenport voters can look ahead to the Davenport City Elections Candidate Forum, 6-8PM (doors open at 5:30PM) to hear directly from those seeking office. A public candidate forum will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 6-8PM, at St Ambrose University’s Rogalski Center.

07 Oct 2025

Quad Cities Bicycle Club: Bikes For Tykes Trivia Night November 14

By Paul Levesque

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2025) — The Quad Cities Bicycle Club will host “Bikes for Tykes Trivia Night” on Friday, November 14, at the Columbus Club in Davenport.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Bikes for Tykes, an annual effort by the QCBC to brighten the upcoming holiday season by donating bicycles and accessories to the children of needy families in the area.

07 Oct 2025

River Action Announces 19th Annual Upper Mississippi River Conference: “A Piece of a Larger Puzzle” — October 14-16 in Moline

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2025) — River Action is pleased to host the 19th Annual Upper Mississippi River Conference (UMRC) on October 15–16, at the Stoney Creek Hotel, Moline. Under the theme “A Piece of a Larger Puzzle,” this year’s conference will bring together conservationists, policymakers, scientists, students, and community leaders to collaborate on holistic solutions for the Mississippi River and its watershed.

06 Oct 2025

FloSports Débuts Groundbreaking Three-Part Original Documentary Series Devoted To Women’s Wrestling on October 11: “HAWKEYES — The First Season with Iowa Women’s Wrestling”

By Brian Reinert

AUSTIN, TEXAS (October 6, 2025) — The Iowa women’s wrestling team made history as the first Power Five university to establish a varsity team, producing national champions, and All-Americans in its inaugural season, and FloSports was there to cover it every step of the way.

06 Oct 2025

Bettendorf Middle School Selected for Iowa’s First Brain Health Retreat Room

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — Bettendorf Middle School is proud to announce it has been selected as Iowa’s first middle school to receive a Brain Health Retreat Room, launching in the 2026–27 school year.

06 Oct 2025

Niabi Zoo: Come Visit Us on the Last Weekend We are Open for 2025

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (October 6, 2025) BOO! It is Niabi Zoo’s annual celebration of Merry, not Scary Halloween Festivities. Our many generous local businesses will provide free treats to our Zoo guests. Wear your costumes, bring a smile, and enjoy the many annual Boo at the Zoo activities.

Boo at the Zoo Activity Hours | 10AM-3PM

Zoo Admission Hours | 10AM-5PM, Last entry @ 4PM

06 Oct 2025

Fire Prevention Week: Protect Your Family by Practicing Home Fire Escape Plan, Testing Smoke Alarms

By Emily Holley

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — During Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11), the American Red Cross of Iowa reminds everyone of the dangers of home fires, which claim seven lives every day in the US. To help protect your household, test your smoke alarms each month and practice your escape plan until everyone can get out in less than two minutes.

06 Oct 2025

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic

By Kelsey Hollis

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 6, 2025) — The following students were named to the 2025 spring trimester Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa.

Jacob Acosta of Davenport, Iowa

Alexis Baumgarn of Davenport, Iowa

Dominick Carone of Davenport, Iowa

Austin Erickson of Davenport, Iowa

Benjamin Gilks of Davenport, Iowa

Kara Helscher of Davenport, Iowa

Kylie Howell of Blue Grass, Iowa

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