COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (September 10, 2025) — We want to show our appreciation to our local heroes, including police officers, firefighters, health-care workers, paramedics, as well as active and veteran military personnel by offering FREE Zoo admission with an ID showing your employment or status. Help us show our thanks to them for serving your communities, neighbors, family, and friends throughout the Quad Cities and our country.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 10, 2025) — In celebration of National Drive Electric Month (NDEM), Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) will host the QC Electric Vehicle Rally on Saturday, September 14, 10:30AM-3PM, at the Freight House Farmers Market in Davenport.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (September 10, 2025) — In response to rising concerns about skills gaps, particularly among new hires, the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) — one of the largest state associations serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community has gathered new survey data assessing the readiness of today’s early-career accounting and finance professionals.

CEDARVILLE, OHIO (September 10, 2025) — When given the choice to compete in the 2028 Summer Olympics or pursue an undergraduate degree, Gracen Fletcher said, “Why not both?”

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (September 10, 2025) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2025 President's List. The summer terms run from May to August.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 10, 2025) — YWCA Quad Cities is excited to announce the launch of free financial literacy classes, open to anyone in the community.

In partnership with EmPeople Credit Union, the YWCA will host a one-hour financial basics course designed to help participants strengthen their money management skills. Classes will be offered four times a month, at no cost to attendees.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 10) Taste the best the Quad Cities has to offer as Common Chord invites you to join them to sample flavorful food & drinks made right here in the Quad Cities, turning downtown Davenport into Flavortown!

The third annual QC Flavor Fest takes place on Thursday evening, October 2,

5-8PM, at Common Chord, 129 North Main Street, Davenport.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 10, 2025) Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high-school seniors planning to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 25th consecutive year, and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to sixty high-school seniors.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 10, 2025) — Join WQPT for a PBS Kids party on Saturday, October 11, at Western Illinois University-QC in Moline, Illinois. This free event features PBS Kids costume characters, games, activities, music, art, and more. Event registration is required.

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