07 Jul 2025

WQPT PBS Kicks Off New Community Initiative

By Terry Wilson

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2025) — WQPT will celebrate our country’s upcoming semi-quincentennial, through a new community initiative, “America 250.”  Throughout the year they will be asking community members "What is your Civic Spark?," and inviting everyone to volunteer with them as they support the mission of other non-profit organizations in our community.

07 Jul 2025

Monmouth College's Mike Solontoi Involved with Astronomy Project That "Changes Everything"

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2025) — A day that Monmouth College physics professor Mike Solontoi has been anxiously awaiting for years became reality on June 23, when the first images from the 8.4-meter Legacy Survey of Space and Time telescope at the Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile (below) were released.

07 Jul 2025

Putnam Museum and Science Center Ribbon-Cutting July 12

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 7, 2025) — Putnam Museum and Science Center will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 12, 5:30PM.

The museum is located at 1717 W 12th Street in Davenport, Iowa.

This is the VIP Reopening of the Putnam Reimagined Capital Campaign, nearly ten years in the making.

07 Jul 2025

Adaptive Sports Foundation to Host Warriors in Motion Triathlon Event

By James Mitchell

WINDHAM, NEW YORK (July 7, 2025) — The Adaptive Sports Foundation (ASF) will welcome ten injured military veterans next week for its Warriors in Motion® (WIM) triathlon event, which includes hiking, cycling, and kayaking. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, through Thursday, July 10.

John Vacca, a proud US Army veteran, is looking forward to challenging himself, despite having lost a limb.

07 Jul 2025

Niabi Zoo July 24 Members Only Night

By Niabi Zoo

 COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2025) — Member's Night is July 24. You'll need to get your tickets by the end of the day on July 21.

We ♥ our members! This is why we’re hosting a special night exclusively for YOU! The evening includes your usual free admission and parking, plus FREE access to:

07 Jul 2025

Iowa Corn Fosters Global Trade Relationships in Africa

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (July 7, 2025) — In early June, Mark Mueller, Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) Vice President and farmer from Waverly, Iowa, attended the 

07 Jul 2025

Quad Cities to Host 2025 ComedySportz World Championship at The Spotlight Theatre in Moline

By Lindsey Row MBA

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 7, 2025) — ComedySportz Quad Cities is excited to host the 

02 Jul 2025

Local Students among Carthage College's Spring 2025 Dean's List

By Julie Thomas

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN (July 2, 2025) — Congratulations to the students who have been named to the Carthage College Spring 2025 Dean's List in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement!

Dean's List honors are accorded to Carthage students who achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least twelve letter-graded credits in a given semester.

Avery Franzman from Bettendorf (52722)

Avery Conger from Blue Grass (52726)

02 Jul 2025

TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK Ribbon-Cutting July 30

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 2, 2025) — TWO MEN AND A JUNK TRUCK will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate this new service in the Quad Cities on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM.  The business is located at 5000 Tremont Avenue, Building 200, Suite 202, in Davenport, Iowa.

02 Jul 2025

The Search for the Twelfth President of Wofford College Begins; Chairman of the Board Announces Presidential Search Advisory Committee

By Jake Crouse

SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA (July 2, 2025) — The national search for the twelfth president of Wofford College has begun. Christopher A P Carpenter (’90), chairman of the college’s board of trustees, has appointed an eleven-member presidential search advisory committee to guide the process.

The committee will be responsible for partnering with AGB Search LLC to solicit input from stakeholders, develop the presidential profile, and position criteria, and recruit and assess candidates.

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