04 Dec 2025

Parr Instrument Company Ribbon-Cutting December 16

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 4, 2025) — Parr Instrument Company will hold a ribbon-cutting to celebrate their expansion and renovation on Tuesday, December 16, 3PM. They are also celebrating 125 years! The facility is located at 211 53rd Street in Moline, Illinois.

01 Dec 2025

Deck the Downtowns Special Events This Week

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 1, 2025) — Explore the Deck the Downtowns promotions with fun holiday activities, unique local shopping and opportunities to win prizes along the way. From the Holiday Display Challenge to the ornament hunts, there's plenty to keep you in the holiday spirit.

SPECIAL EVENTS FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER

Blessing Tree Lighting in Be the Light Park

25 Nov 2025

Authentix Bettendorf Ribbon-Cutting December 10

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 25, 2025) — Authentix Bettendorf will hold a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, December 10, 3:30PM. This new multifamily apartment community is located at 7118 International Drive in Bettendorf, Iowa.

19 Nov 2025

YWCA Quad Cities Hosts “Splashing Through the Snow” Indoor Winter Event December 6

By Jenna Panicucci

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 19, 2025) — The YWCA Quad Cities invites families and community members to warm up this winter at Splashing Through the Snow, a festive indoor event held at the YWCA’s Aquatic Center. This family-friendly celebration brings together holiday fun, creative activities, and aquatic adventures, all in a cozy, snow-free environment.

Guests of all ages can enjoy a variety of seasonal activities, including:

18 Nov 2025

BHS Christmas Star Program December 10-16

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 18, 2025) — The Donald A Schaefer Planetarium will be showing its annual Christmas Star program beginning Wednesday, December 10. The show will run every night through Tuesday, December 16. All shows will start at 7PM. Arrive early for holiday music and light show starting at 6:30. The Christmas Star is a tradition at BHS dating back to 1974. The show is free of charge, but seating is limited.

17 Nov 2025

Deck the Downtowns Starts This Week

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — Starting November 19, 2025, explore the Deck the Downtowns promotions with fun holiday activities, unique local shopping, seasonal displays, ornament hunts, delicious goodies and opportunities to win prizes along the way.

05 Nov 2025

Downtowns are Getting Decked Out for the Holidays at 100+ Businesses

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 5, 2025) — Starting November 19, 2025, explore the Deck the Downtowns promotions with fun holiday activities, unique local shopping, seasonal displays, ornament hunts, delicious goodies and opportunities to win prizes along the way.

31 Oct 2025

Vibrant Arena at The Mark Will Raise Annual Christmas Tree Monday, November 3

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 31, 2025) — The Vibrant Arena’s annual Christmas tree is scheduled to arrive this Monday, November 3 at approximately 11AM. The tree is being donated by David Criddle in East Moline, and was just a baby tree when his family moved to the property nearly thirty years ago. Media is invited and encouraged to attend as the tree is raised.

31 Oct 2025

Life is Beautiful Concert November 22 to Benefit NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 31, 2025) — An upcoming night of music, poetry and comedy will help raise funds and awareness for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Greater Mississippi Valley mental-health education and support programs. The latest Life is Beautiful concert will be Saturday, November 22, at the Raccoon Motel, 315 E 2nd St, Davenport. Doors open at 6 PM.

28 Oct 2025

Hilltop Campus Village City of Davenport Election Forum

By Brian Kramer

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 28, 2025) — To prime and inform Davenport voters, the Hilltop Campus Village will be hosting a City Election Forum. This public candidate forum will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 6-8PM, at St Ambrose University’s Rogalski Center.

“The 2025 Davenport City Election is one of most consequential city elections that we have had in a very long time,” said Brian Kramer, Executive Director of the Hilltop Campus Village.

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