NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (March 5, 2026) — Olivia Bastin of Muscatine, Iowa, was among more than 85 Belmont University student musicians from the University Orchestra and Chorale who took the stage alongside world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli in February, performing in the Nashville and Birmingham stops of his "Romanza — 30th Anniversary World Tour."

FAYETTE, IOWA (March 3, 2026) — Upper Iowa University will celebrate its tenth annual Giving Days on Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 26, 2026. This milestone event invites alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of Upper Iowa University to come together in support of current and future Peacock students.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 3, 2026) — Visit Quad Cities, in partnership with Longwoods International, has announced the results of its most recent Resident Sentiment Survey. The findings revealed residents' overwhelmingly positive view of tourism and its role in supporting the region’s growth and quality of life.

Respondents to the resident survey reported that 45% have lived in the Quad Cities their entire lives, while 49% had visited prior to moving to the region.