FAYETTE, IOWA (September 9, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) is celebrating a historic season for the Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps following the organization's first Spring Training residency at UIU's Fayette Campus and is pleased to announce that the partnership will continue in the years ahead.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 28, 2026) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 4PM, to celebrate the opening of The Bleu R&B Lounge.

Located at 419 15th St in downtown Moline, The Bleu R&B Lounge is a new thirty-and-up destination created to give the Quad Cities a mature and sophisticated place to enjoy music, nightlife, and community.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 27, 2026) — The Mississippi Valley Blues Society (MVBS) will present a line-up of outstanding Blues Artists at the 41st Anniversary Blues Festival — Friday, September 18, and Saturday, September 19, at beautiful LeClaire Park on the Davenport Riverfront. 

“We’re excited to return to historic LeClaire Park”, said MVBS President, John Resch.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 6, 2026) — Tickets are available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $55.15, $65.85, $76.55, $87.25, and $103.30 this includes tax and an online/phone ticketing fee. The online/phone ticketing fee is waived when you purchase tickets at The Market Gift Shop inside Rhythm City Casino Resort. Venue presale will start August 20, 10AM.