21 Sep 2026

Ohl Strong Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Tailgate Returns on October 24, to Give an Early Kick Start to November’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month

By Gwen Tombergs

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 21, 2026) — The Dr Brent Ohl Strong Pancreatic Cancer Support and Awareness Organization will bring its annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Tailgate to a new location this year: The Starlight Ballroom at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W Locust Street, Davenport.

16 Sep 2026

Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences to Showcase Innovation, Student Discovery

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 16, 2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences will host its 2026 Research Symposium and Young Scientist Program on November 13-14 on its campus at 8025 Grand Ave in West Des Moines.

14 Sep 2026

Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois at Gilda's Club/ Introduction to Cancer Biology

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 14, 2026) — Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club offers anyone interested to join us in-person or virtually for an informative and supportive workshop to discuss the biology of cancer.Join Russ Dunn for a discussion about universal aspects of cancer in the context of how cancer cells differ from healthy cells. Dunn will also talk about how cancer cells appropriate normal cellular “machinery” for their growth advantage, and provide interesting examples.

10 Sep 2026

Western Illinois University Autism Clinic of Excellence Receives $45,000 Grant from Tracy Family Foundation

By University Communications

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 10, 2026) — Western Illinois University’s Autism Clinic of Excellence (WACE) has received a $45,000 grant from the Tracy Family Foundation through its Annual Cycle Grants Program.

The program funds non-profit organizations serving Illinois counties including Adams, Brown, Cass, Greene, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Pike, Schuyler, and Scott.

The Tracy Family Foundation has been a foundational partner in supporting WACE operations since 2024.

09 Sep 2026

Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club: Cancer Transitions Survivorship Retreat

By Kelly Craft

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 9, 2026) — Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club is hosting a full-day cancer survivorship retreat offered at NO COST on Friday, September 18, 9AM-4PM, at Gilda’s Club Moline located at 600 John Deere Road, Suite 101, Moline, Illinois, 61265.

08 Sep 2026

Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois/Creative Session: Origami Workshop, September 21

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 8, 2026) — Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois is hosting a creative art-session workshop offered at NO COST on Monday, September 21, 6:-8PM, at Gilda’s Club Davenport, located at 1351 West Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport, Iowa, 52804.

Participants will learn the basics of making origami forms and create a product using multiple pieces of origami. No experience needed. All materials are provided.

02 Sep 2026

Lionel University Partners With Fit Bodies to Expand Global Career Opportunities for Fitness and Wellness Professionals

By Matthew Habecker

CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA (September 2, 2026) — Lionel University, an institution focused on career-driven education in fitness, wellness and human performance, has partnered with Fit Bodies to help qualified fitness and wellness professionals explore international teaching opportunities at resorts and travel destinations around the world.

02 Sep 2026

Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois/Voices for Cancer Care: Public Leaders and Community Open House

By Nora Bosslet

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 2, 2026) — Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club is hosting an open house for elected officials and candidates from across Iowa and our eight-county service area in Northwest Illinois, including the Governor and candidates for Governor; Iowa and Illinois Federal and State Senators, Representatives, and candidates.

01 Sep 2026

A Routine Visit That Changed Everything: The Impact of Advancing Research — and One Doctor's Instinct

By Denise Lamphier

Two of the few people who knew about Karla Peiffer's (middle) journey with CLL were her son, Vance (left), and husband, Mark, senior vice president and CFO at DMU (right)

01 Sep 2026

Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois/Free Upcoming Educational Workshop/Pre-Planning Funeral Workshop/Ask a Funeral Director

By Kelsey Ann

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 1, 2026) — Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois is pleased to share an upcoming workshop, offered at no charge. When someone passes away, their families are faced with at least 88 decisions and action steps that must be made when planning their final arrangements. Pre-planning your funeral arrangements ahead of time can ease the burden and stresses the family will face at the time, while also ensuring your wishes are followed without uncertainty.

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