DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 26, 2026) — Alternating Currents: Energizing Downtown, a documentary produced in partnership with KWQC-TV6 and the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), has won a 2026 Mid-America Emmy Award in the Documentary — Cultural category. The award was presented Saturday, October 24, during the 50th Annual Mid-America Emmy Awards in Overland Park, Kansas.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 26, 2026) — A Winter Wonderland is coming to downtown Davenport as Quad City Arts’ Festival of Trees returns to the RiverCenter, November 21–29, 2026. Now in its forty-first year, the holiday celebration brings together holiday decor, local performances, family activities, and special events — all supporting arts experiences throughout the Quad Cities.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 25, 2026) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 5, 3PM, to celebrate the opening of 5th Ave Flea, a new vintage market in downtown Moline located at 1405 5th Avenue. The market is the latest project from Bummer City, the same owners behind neighboring Take Cover Tiki Club.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 22, 2026) The Rock Island Downtown Alliance will transform Downtown Rock Island into a Halloween destination on Saturday, October 24, as Back from the Dead, presented by First General Construction, returns with a full day of seasonal fun for all ages and nighttime scares throughout downtown.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 22, 2026) — Downtown Moline will come alive with holiday cheer November 20–21 as Moline Centre hosts its annual Holiday Hop, a free, family-friendly celebration featuring local shopping, seasonal activities, live entertainment, and new experiences throughout downtown.

Holiday Hop takes place Friday, November 20, 4-8PM, and Saturday, November 21, 12–4PM.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 22, 2026) — Get ready for a frightfully fun celebration as Davenport welcomes the community downtown for its annal Halloween Parade Sunday, October 25, 2PM, at 2nd Street and Pershing Avenue.

From festive floats, creative costumes to decorated vehicles, this family friendly event is sure to delight ghouls and goblins of all ages.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 2, 2026) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will bring Halloween fun to Downtown Davenport during the Spooky Spectacular and Candy Crawl from noon to 3PM, Saturday, October 24.

Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes, pick up an event map, and make their way through downtown collecting treats while enjoying Halloween-themed experiences hosted by participating businesses.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2026) — You are invited to our second annual Reentry Summit on Friday, October 23, 11:30AM-4PM.

Come have lunch with us at Western Illinois University in Moline while we discuss prison education programs, learn about a fifty-million-dollar program to house those getting out of prison, as well as a home building program for those incarcerated.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 16, 2026) — Please join us for a ribbon cutting Wednesday, October 28, 3PM, for Maldon Kitchen + Bar located at 229 N Brady St, Davenport, Iowa, 52801.

Maldon Kitchen + Bar is a contemporary casual fine dining destination in the heart of downtown Davenport, offering a unique blend of creative cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and an inviting atmosphere.

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