DES MOINES, IOWA (August 5, 2025) — One of the most heartwarming traditions at the Iowa State Fair returns for its sixth year on Saturday, August 9. Sixteen Special Olympics Iowa athletes will take center stage in the Swine Barn for the Bacon Buddies® pig show, proudly showcasing their skills alongside Iowa’s 4‑H and FFA youth.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 5, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has announced the newly-designated 2026 Iowa Thriving Communities: Clear Lake, Ottumwa, Sioux Center, Urbandale, and Waukon.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 5, 2025) — Iowa Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students made their mark at the 2025 FBLA National Leadership Conference from June 29-July 2. FBLA is the nation's largest Career and Technical Student Organization focused on business. Members showcased their exceptional skills and professionalism, earning top placements and recognition among talented students nationwide.

CLIVE, IOWA (August 5, 2025) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has named Harrison Furlow as its new Director of Public Policy. Furlow began the role on August 4, bringing extensive experience in agricultural policy, strategic communications, and producer-focused advocacy to the organization.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 5, 2025) — The internationally acclaimed Candlelight® concert series, known for bringing classical music to all kinds of audiences under the gentle glow of thousands of candles, returns to Moline in October

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 5, 2025) — Alternating Currents and Quad City Arts are proud to announce the artists selected for this year’s AC Mural Fest for five locations in Downtown Davenport, Bettendorf, and Rock Island. The murals will be installed beginning the week of August 10, 2025, transforming blank walls into bold, meaningful public art.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 4, 2025) — Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities in partnership with the Jaycees of the Quad Cities and the Davenport Jaycee Foundation will be presenting a new accessibility ramp at Café on Vine at 2PM, Thursday, August 7. Davenport Jaycee Foundation generously sponsored this project as well as gave their time to pre-build ramp the sections that will be installed. Chapter President, Brianna Powell has this message:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 4, 2025) — Common Chord is celebrating its 21st year by hosting the Great River Ducky Derby to benefit music education and enrichment programming in our community.

The Ducky Derby takes place on Saturday, August 30, 6:30PM, at Davenport’s Credit Island Park.

MILAN, ILLINOIS (August 4, 2025) — Kermit Thomas has been a Quad City resident since 2013, raising his three children as a single father in Moline. For twenty-seven years, he served our country as an Army Logistics Officer. Now it is time for him to serve the great and hardworking people of western Illinois.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 1, 2025) — For the third consecutive year, Downtown Bettendorf will come alive with music, food and public art as part of this year’s Alternating Currents festival, happening August 14–17.

Pages