DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 15, 2026) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) is pleased to announce that Icestravaganza will be held January 16–18, 2026, at the Freight House in Downtown Davenport. Presented by Luxtown.com, this free, family-friendly event will feature an array of ice sculptures, live carving demonstrations, and interactive outdoor activities.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 13, 2026) — Dave Herrell, President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities, has been appointed to serve as Co-Chair of the Destinations International (DI) Membership Committee and the Social Impact Committee for 2026, the world’s largest and most respected association for destination organizations and professionals.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 9, 2026) — Non-profits across the Quad Cities pour tremendous energy into meeting community needs, and sustaining that work requires just as much care behind the scenes. From strengthening leadership teams to modernizing systems, organizations need the right internal tools to keep moving forward with confidence.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 29, 2025) — The Grant W Brissman and Virginia M Brissman Foundation, administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation, has awarded $161,000 in grants to 36 non-profits supporting quality of life in the Village of Milan.

“This year’s grants reflect the breadth of community need and the generosity and vision of Grant and Virginia Brissman,” said Cathy Edwards, a Brissman Foundation trustee.