ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (September 14, 2026) — Who loves tacos and wrestling? Rock Falls Tourism is bringing both together for an exciting evening of food, entertainment and family fun at the Taco Throwdown Festival on Friday, September 25, at the RB&W District.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 11, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) announced Merle Hay Plaza and Apartments, proposed by Gratus Development, as the winner of the 2026 Federal Housing Tax Credit Innovation Set-Aside Competition. The project will transform underutilized space at Merle Hay Mall into affordable housing for seniors, creating new opportunities for seniors to age in place with convenient access to everyday services and amenities.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 11, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Taryn Frideres, who served two years in the Office of the Governor as chief operating officer before being named chief of staff in December 2022, is departing for an opportunity in the private sector.

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 11, 2026) — Please join us for a ribbon-cutting Thursday, September 24, 10AM, at 745 16th Avenue, East Moline, Illinois, 61244.

MetroLINK, in partnership with the City of East Moline Public Library, has installed two (2) Level 3, public facing, fast charging stations at the City of East Moline Public Library.

The charging stations can charge up to four electric vehicles simultaneously, charging each vehicle in just under an hour.