15 Jan 2026

Forage to Fork: Winter Edition/Wapsi River Environmental Education Center

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (January 15, 2026) — On Saturday, January 24, 12:30PM, there will be a Forage to Fork: Winter Edition program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

15 Jan 2026

American Power Systems Inc Ribbon-Cutting

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 15, 2026) — American Power Systems, Inc. will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 8, 3PM, to celebrate their 20th Anniversary. The facility is located at 426 W 2nd Street in Davenport, Iowa.

15 Jan 2026

Iowa Farm Bureau Programs and Members Receive Highest Award at 107th American Farm Bureau Annual Convention

By Andrew Wheeler

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA (January 15, 2026) — Farm Bureau members from all fifty states and Puerto Rico gathered at the 107th American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Annual Convention this week in Anaheim, California to set the organization’s national policy direction for 2026 and recognize and celebrate the achievements of state Farm Bureaus. Several Iowa policies were adopted, including greater flexibility for producers participating in carbon markets.

15 Jan 2026

Host a Hands-On STEAM Exhibit at the Bett STEAM Expo — March 7

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 15, 2026) Join us in bringing the wonders of STEAM — Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, snd Mathematics — to elementary school students and families in our community by hosting a hands-on exhibit at the annual Bett STEAM Expo.

The Bett STEAM Expo will take place on Saturday, March 7, 10AM-1PM, at Bettendorf Middle School.

15 Jan 2026

The Nominations, Please: River Action Seeks Nominations for the 27th Annual Eddy Awards

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 15, 2026) — River Action is now accepting nominations for the 27th Annual Eddy Awards, honoring individuals and organizations whose work has made a lasting, positive impact on the Mississippi River and its riverfront communities. Nominations will be accepted through Sunday, January 25, 2026.

15 Jan 2026

Paint by Nature Program/Wapsi River Environmental Education Center

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (January 15, 2026) — On Saturday, January 24, 10AM, there will be a Paint by Nature program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Join Naturalist Paige for a fun lesson on bald eagles followed by a step-by-step eagle painting.

This event is family friendly! All ages and abilities are welcome to come learn and paint. $3/canvas.

Online registration is required.

To register, go to:

15 Jan 2026

Icestravaganza a Fun, Family-Friendly Outdoor Winter Event in Downtown Davenport January 16-18

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 15, 2026) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) is pleased to announce that Icestravaganza will be held January 16–18, 2026, at the Freight House in Downtown Davenport. Presented by Luxtown.com, this free, family-friendly event will feature an array of ice sculptures, live carving demonstrations, and interactive outdoor activities.

15 Jan 2026

Three Dairy Farmers Re-Elected to Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Board

By Laura Hensley

Left to right: Christina Zuiderveen, Brody Stapel, Heidi Fischer, Michael Crinion, Justin Peterson, and Josh Meissner

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (January 15, 2026) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the second largest dairy cooperative in the country based on milk volume, re-elected three dairy farmers to its board of directors during the cooperative’s annual business meeting at the 2026 Dairy Strong conference.

The three board members:

15 Jan 2026

Will Norwood of Bettendorf, Iowa, Earns Fall 2025 Dean's List Honor at Kalamazoo College

By Andy Brown

KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN (January 15, 2026) — Will Norwood of Bettendorf (52722) has been named to the Kalamazoo College Fall 2025 Dean's List.

Dean's List recognition is earned with a grade-point average of 3.5 or better.

14 Jan 2026

Monmouth College Hosting Art Exhibit Originally Scheduled for Buchanan Center

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (January 14, 2026) — An art exhibit originally slated to be installed in downtown Monmouth is instead currently on display in the Len G Everett Gallery on the upper level of Hewes Library on the Monmouth College campus.

"We're happy that we were able to provide our gallery space for this exhibition while the Buchanan Center for the Arts is under construction," said Monmouth art professor Stacy Lotz.

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