02 Jun 2026

Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grants Now Open; Funding Available for Scott and Rock Island County Non-Profits

By Megan Wright

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — The 2026 Hubbell-Waterman Foundation grant cycle is now open. The foundation provides grant funding to nonprofits in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois.

“The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation is proud to support the organizations that help our communities grow and adapt,” said David Lundy, chair of the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

02 Jun 2026

Davenport Community School District (DCSD) and Public Library Launch Summer Books On The Blacktop Program to Bring Books and Fun to Students

By Jeri Garretson

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — The Davenport Community School District (DCSD) is excited to announce a partnership with the Davenport Public Library to launch the Books on the Program this summer.

02 Jun 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences Graduates Over 430 Health-Care Professionals

By Erin Smith

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences awarded graduate degrees in medicine and health sciences to over 430 new health-care professionals at its 126th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 29, 2026.

The event celebrated the achievements of the DMU Class of 2026, including many dual-degree students and the first graduates of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.

02 Jun 2026

Mark Twain Fly-Up Day, Wednesday, June 3, 1:15-1:50PM

By Celeste Miller
02 Jun 2026

Monmouth College 2026 Graduates Include Local Students

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (June 2, 2026) — The students on this list have fulfilled the graduation requirements at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois.

02 Jun 2026

Dress for Success Quad Cities Receives $25,000 Grant from Regional Development Authority to Expand Volunteer and Outreach Capacity

By Merit Pages

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — Dress for Success Quad Cities is pleased to announce it has received a $25,000 grant from the Regional Development Authority to support the hiring and implementation of a Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator position. This investment will strengthen the organization's ability to serve more women throughout the region by expanding volunteer recruitment, training, and community partnerships.

02 Jun 2026

Virtual Ventures Ribbon-Cutting June 18

By Alison Ryley

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — Virtual Ventures will host a ribbon cutting to celebrate their grand opening on Thursday, June 18, 11AM.

It is located at Northpark Mall, 320 W Kimberly Rd, Ste 412, Davenport, Iowa, 52756.

Virtual Ventures has expanded into a virtual reality theme park.

We are now located at the Northpark Mall and will be open for walk-in services in addition to private parties.

02 Jun 2026

Local Students Named to Missouri State University's Spring 2026 Dean's List

By Emily Yeap

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI (June 2, 2026) — Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the Dean's List.

For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least twelve credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale).

More than 5,000 students were named to the spring 2026 Dean's List. These local students made the list:

Lauren Masengarb of Bettendorf (52722)

02 Jun 2026

Davenport Fire Department: Structure Fire at 3300 Covington Drive

By Jeff VanderWiere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 2, 2026) — On Monday, June 1, at approximately 6:52PM, the Davenport Fire Department responded to the 3300 block of Covington Drive for a reported structure fire.

02 Jun 2026

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative Launches Virtual National Cheese Day Campaign

By Laura Hensley

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (June 2, 2026) — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the country based on milk volume, announced today the launch of a virtual National Cheese Day campaign. National Cheese Day is recognized annually on June 4, and the campaign, launched in collaboration with processor partners, creates awareness and appreciation for the impact cheese has on America.

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