13 Sep 2025

Niabi Zoo: Seventh Annual Animal Art Show and Sale

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (September 13, 2025) — We are excited to announce our Seventh Annual Animal Art Show and Sale!

 Event Dates

  • September 20–21
  • September 27–28
  • October 4–5
  • October 25–26

⏰ Time: 10AM–3PM

📍 Location: Art tent in front of the gibbon habitat

13 Sep 2025

Iowa Finance Authority and Iowa REALTORS® Support Homeownership through Innovation

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 13, 2025) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the Iowa REALTORS® (IR) have announced the winners of the 2025 Iowa Homeownership Incubator Pitch Competition: Central Iowa Community Land Trust, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, and Residential Mortgage Network.

13 Sep 2025

Join the LeClaire Wine Stampede September 20

By Wide River Winery

CLINTON, IOWA (September 13, 2025) — Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable afternoon of Iowa wine, shopping, and community spirit in historic, charming LeClaire, Iowa.

13 Sep 2025

Michael Takeo Magruder Named First-Ever Knight Fund Distinguished Artist-in-Residence

By Scott Holland

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (September 13, 2025) — Knox College will host its first Knight Fund Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Michael Takeo Magruder, from September 16 to September 30, 2025. Magruder is an internationally-known artist who has held over 300 exhibitions in 35 countries, including a recent exhibition at the British Library in London.

12 Sep 2025

State Representative Gregg Johnson Announces Distribution of D72 Community Grants

By Elle Peoples

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 12, 2025) — State Representative Gregg Johnson (D-72) has announced $500K in District 72 Community Grants will be awarded to local non-profit organizations serving the Quad Cities region. These funds will provide critical support at a time when demand for services far outpaces available resources.

11 Sep 2025

YWCA Quad Cities Hosts Career Fair for Youth September 17

By Jenna Panicucci

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 11, 2025) — YWCA Quad Cities’ ThePlace2B is excited to announce an upcoming Career Fair for all Quad Cities youth on Wednesday, September 17, 5:30-7:PM, at YWCA Quad Cities (513 17th St, Rock Island).

11 Sep 2025

Fifth Annual Monarch Migration Fun Run

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (September 11, 2025) — On Saturday, September 13, 9-11AM, there will be a Monarch Migration Fun Run held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa. The Fun Run will benefit the Friends of the Wapsi Center.

This self-timed 5K and (New!) one-mile trail run will take you through the upland and bottomland forests and the prairies of the Wapsi River Center. There will be one wave starting at 9AM for both distances.

11 Sep 2025

Niabi Zoo: All-New Family Education Program

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (September 11, 2025) — This fall through spring, Niabi Zoo is bringing conservation to your backyard! In this twelve-class series we will explore many aspects of conservation from learning how to identify native bumblebees and plants to building animal homes for your yard. If you and yours want to learn together about how to take an active role in conservation, this family-friendly class series is for you! Participants of all ages are welcome.

11 Sep 2025

Upcoming Events at Monmouth College, September 12-18

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 11, 2025) — The fall semester at Monmouth College is now in full swing and the events calendar is heating up. The next few days will feature the first concert of the academic year, an update on the college by President Patricia Draves, and a wellness fair that will involve the entire campus.

10 Sep 2025

Niabi Zoo: Heroes Day September 14

By Niabi Zoo

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.

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