03 Nov 2026

Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois/Creative Session: Painting on Saw Blades

By Nora Bosslet

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 3, 2026) — Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois is hosting a creative art session workshop offered at NO COST on Monday, November 16, 6-8PM, at Gilda’s Club Davenport, located at 1351 West Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport, Iowa 52804.

Using the unique surface of a saw blade, paint a design lead by an artist. No experience necessary. All supplies provided.

03 Nov 2026

Vera French Names Deanna Solis as Chief Operating Officer

By Korinne Betker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 3, 2026) — Vera French Community Mental Health Center has named Deanna Solis LISW, as its next Chief Operating Officer. Solis officially joined Vera French on Monday, November 2, 2026.

02 Nov 2026

Make Time for You: Des Moines University (DMU) Clinic's "Power Your Life" Symposium Returns January 23

By Denise Lamphier

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 2, 2026) — Between careers, families and everyday responsibilities, finding time to focus on personal health can be a challenge.

28 Oct 2026

Roy J Carver Charitable Trust Awards $200,000 to Expand Access to Crossroads Day Habilitation

By Kenneth Brooks

MUSCATINE, IOWA (October 28, 2026) — The Roy J Carver Charitable Trust awarded Crossroads Inc.

$200,000 to support its new Day Habilitation facility at 2206 Lucas Street in Muscatine. The grant will help remove barriers that have prevented some people with disabilities from participating in services while reducing the financial burden of the $600,000 project.

26 Oct 2026

Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois/Medicare 101 and Open Enrollment Workshop

By Kelly Craft

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 26, 2026) — Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois is pleased to share an upcoming workshop, offered at no charge, at Gilda’s Club Moline (600 John Deere Road, Suite 101, Moline, Illinois, 61265), November 9, 5:30-6:30PM.

25 Oct 2026

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

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 25, 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, November 6, 9AM-4PM, at Gilda’s Club Davenport located at 1351 W Central Park Ave. Suite 200, Davenport, Iowa.

22 Oct 2026

Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois/Family Event: Pumpkin Carving October 29

By Nora Bosslet

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 22, 2026) — Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois is pleased to share an upcoming family program, offered at no charge, Pumkin Carving.

Join other families impacted by cancer in Moline for pumpkin carving (or painting, if you prefer) and dinner October 29, 5:30-7PM, at Gilda's Club Moline (600 John Deere Road, Suite 101, Moline, Illinois, 61265).

20 Oct 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.

20 Oct 2026

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences Establishes International Partnership with Indian Health Sciences University

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 20, 2026) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences and Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth University, a health-sciences university in Hyderabad, India, are expanding opportunities for research collaboration and student learning.

16 Oct 2026

Country Manor Memory Care to Host Family Boo Fest for Residents, Families, and the Community

By Laura Bourdykin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 16, 2026) —

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