26 Aug 2025

Monmouth College's First Class of Nursing Students Has Started Fall Semester

By Barry McNamara

Ava Landon (left) and Lydia Overcash will be nursing students and members of the Fighting Scots softball team, which is a major benefit of Monmouth's new partnership with OSF HealthCare

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — If this year's Fighting Scots softball team finds itself short on athletic trainers, the squad can take comfort in the fact that it boasts two members of Monmouth College's inaugural class of nursing students.

26 Aug 2025

Three Finalists Vie for Iowa Leopold Conservation Award

By Casey Langan

MADISON, WISCONSIN (August 26, 2025) — Three finalists have been selected for the 2025 Iowa Leopold Conservation Award®.

The award honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land.

26 Aug 2025

Area Partnerships Strengthen Knox's College 4 Kids

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — The old saying goes, 'it takes a village' to support children's growth and learning. This summer, Knox College lived that motto by hosting its annual College 4 Kids program, made possible by community members, sponsors, and gifts. Community support throughout Knox College and Galesburg enabled children to have a meaningful experience.

26 Aug 2025

Blank Space: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute, Saturday, October 4; on Sale Friday, August 29

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — Get ready to step into the extraordinary world of Taylor Swift with Blank Space, Los Angeles' premier tribute band that redefines what it means to celebrate music's most iconic artist coming to Vibrant Arena, Saturday, October 4, 7PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 29, 10AM.

26 Aug 2025

It's a Family Thing! at Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House Sunday September 12

By Britt Vickstrom

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — Join us for this FREE family-friendly event at the Deere homes of Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House. It's a Family Thing! puts a focus on family history — yours and the Deere Family — at this activity packed afternoon.

26 Aug 2025

Ninth Annual Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards Honors 37 Young Poets from Across the State

By Sarah Sommers

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — Illinois Humanities, in partnership with Brooks Permissions, the Poetry Foundation, and the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts,

26 Aug 2025

Jennifer Block Joins Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative as Director of Value Chain Partnerships

By Laura Hensley

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (August 26, 2025) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country by milk volume, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Block to the newly defined role of Director of Value Chain Partnerships.

26 Aug 2025

Register Now for Taming of the Slough! September 13

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 26, 2025) — Join River Action for our 20th annual Taming of the Slough Adventure Triathlon this fall to paddle, mountain bike, and run your way to the top! This year's Taming of the Slough will take place on Saturday, September 13th, downtown Moline at Bass Street YMCA (1701 1st Ave Moline, Illinois) and begins promptly at 8AM. No, that’s not a typo! 😊

26 Aug 2025

UnityPoint Health to Serve as Presenting Sponsor of Des Moines University's Glanton Event

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (08/25/2025) — UnityPoint Health will be the presenting sponsor for the 2025 Glanton Event on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at The Meadows Event Center in Altoona, Iowa, advancing Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences' mission to prepare a health-care workforce that meets the needs of all communities.

26 Aug 2025

Adult Only Night at Niabi Zoo, September 19

By Scarlet Behrens

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — Pints for Preservation is September 19, 6-10PM. 

Check out what’s new at Niabi Zoo!

Roam around the zoo visiting your favorite animals after hours, all while discovering local beers and food trucks.

The proceeds from the night will help future zoo improvements.

All tickets include admission to the zoo, beer samples at more than a dozen tasting stations, and a souvenir tasting glass.

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