07 Oct 2026

Iowa Finance Authority Awards More Than $6.4 Million to Expand Housing and Support Services for Iowans Experiencing or at Risk of Homelessness

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 7, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors today awarded a total of more than $6.4 million to support the development and rehabilitation of 42 housing units and supportive services for Iowans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Des Moines and Dubuque. The funding is made available through the Federal HOME-American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) program.

06 Oct 2026

Precious Acres Animal Rescue and Sanctuary Marks Major Milestone in Scott County

By Jason Fix

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 6, 2026) — Precious Acres Animal Rescue and Sanctuary has reached a major milestone in the development of its future animal rescue and sanctuary with the completion of a significant fencing project at its Scott County property funded largely by the Scott County Regional Authority.

02 Oct 2026

Quad Cities Coalition Responds to Medicaid Changes with Resources to Support Agencies and Families

By Stephanie Bley

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 2, 2026) — Quad Cities organizations are coming together to launch Stay Covered Stay Healthy QC, a new community resource designed to help residents and organizations navigate upcoming changes to Medicaid.

30 Sep 2026

Junior Achievement of the Heartland Celebrates Seventy Years of Impact

By Katie Sothmann

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 30, 2026) — Junior Achievement (JA) of the Heartland is celebrating seventieth years of helping local students build skills, confidence, and connections to succeed in school, work, and life.

29 Sep 2026

Annual Texas Roadhouse Tip-a-Cop Fundraiser for Special Olympics Iowa to be held October 1 Across Iowa

By Megan Filipi

GRIMES, IOWA (September 29, 2026) — Special Olympics Iowa is partnering with Texas Roadhouse on Thursday, October 1st for their annual Tip-a-Cop fundraiser. Local law-enforcement and Special Olympics Iowa athletes and staff will be raising awareness of and collecting donations for Special Olympics Iowa programs. Be sure to stop into your local Texas Roadhouse 4-8PM for dinner.

22 Sep 2026

Join the LeClaire Wine Stampede September 19

By Wide River Winery

LeCLAIRE, IOWA (September 22, 2026) — Raise your glass and join the celebration at the Second Annual LeClaire Wine Stampede, a wine walk-style event bringing together Eastern Iowa’s top wineries and the historic charm of downtown LeClaire during the beautiful fall season along the banks of the Mississippi.

21 Sep 2026

Two Century-Old Davenport Homes Saved from Demolition, Will Become Homes for Refugee Families

By Leslie Klipsch

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 21, 2026) — Two large, century-old Davenport homes that once faced demolition will instead have a new chapter — and a new purpose — thanks to an eighteen-month effort led by the Foundation of First Presbyterian Church and Tapestry Farms.

This celebration on Monday, September 21, 9AM, marks the preservation of homes that will soon provide safe, affordable, and renovated housing for two refugee families.

17 Sep 2026

African American Museum of Iowa to Honor Statewide Leaders at Annual Event

By Melissa Porter

AAMI 2026 History Makers Renee Hardman, Lillie Miller, Orville and Billie Townsend, Hannah Stuelke, and Daniel Umemezie

17 Sep 2026

Bridgford Engages on Local Data Center Concerns, Plans Multi-Six-Figure Ad Campaign Across Iowa’s First District

By Patricia Petersen

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 17, 2026) — As concerns grow across Eastern Iowa regarding the expansion of major AI data centers, Independent Congressional Candidate Michael Bridgford continues to meet directly with affected community members to examine the local economic, energy, and land-use impacts.

17 Sep 2026

Student Hunger Drive Kickoff September 21, 6PM

By KD Williams

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 17, 2026) — River Bend Food Bank invites local media to join students, community leaders, and supporters as we kick off the Fortieth Student Hunger Drive and challenge the entire community to help make this milestone year even more impactful.

Join us on Monday, September 21, 6PM, at River Bend Food Bank’s Davenport Warehouse (4010 Kimmel Dr, Davenport, Iowa) to hear how local students are once again stepping up to fight hunger.

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