08 Sep 2025

YWCA Quad Cities Hosting Taylor Swift-Themed “Swim It Off” Sing and Swim Event

By Jenna Panicucci

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 8, 2025) — Swifties, grab your swimsuits and get ready to Swim It Off!

YWCA Quad Cities, 513 17th Street, is excited to announce a Taylor Swift-themed Sing and Swim night at the YWCA Quad Cities Aquatic Center on September 13, 5:30-7:30PM.

Guests of all ages are invited to sing their favorite T-Swift hits, swim and splash around, and make friendship bracelets.

Tickets are $13 per person.

08 Sep 2025

Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in Quad Cities Saturday, September 13

By Lauren Livingston

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 8, 2025) — Hundreds of Quad Cities area residents will join the Alzheimer’s Association at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, September 13, at Vibrant Arena at The Mark in Moline. Registration will occur at 8AM, with the Promise Garden Ceremony and the walk itself following at 9:30AM.

03 Sep 2025

City Loafers Ribbon-Cutting September 26

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 3, 2025) — City Loafers (inside The Current Iowa Hotel) will host a ribbon-cutting on Friday, September 26, 4PM. City Loafers is located inside The Current Iowa Hotel at 215 N Main in Davenport, Iowa.

City Loafers is expanding their dining hours to include dinner, showcasing a new dinner and cocktail menu. The Current Iowa is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection. The luxury boutique hotel features 78 rooms including thirty suites.

02 Sep 2025

New Documentary Showcases the Impact of Alternating Currents

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 2, 2025) — A brand-new documentary tells the story of the Quad Cities through Alternating Currents (AC). The film tells the story of how AC was built from the ground up. It also highlights its unique impact on the Quad Cities and the artists, businesses and community members who make it possible.

26 Aug 2025

It's a Family Thing! at Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House Sunday September 21

By Britt Vickstrom

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — Join us for this FREE family-friendly event at the Deere homes of Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House. It's a Family Thing! puts a focus on family history — yours and the Deere Family — at this activity packed afternoon.

26 Aug 2025

Adult Only Night at Niabi Zoo, September 19

By Scarlet Behrens

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — Pints for Preservation is September 19, 6-10PM. 

Check out what’s new at Niabi Zoo!

Roam around the zoo visiting your favorite animals after hours, all while discovering local beers and food trucks.

The proceeds from the night will help future zoo improvements.

All tickets include admission to the zoo, beer samples at more than a dozen tasting stations, and a souvenir tasting glass.

26 Aug 2025

Fall Antique Spectacular Vintage Market, November 7-9, QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island

By Kimberly Schilling

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — The Fall Antique Spectacular is returning November 7-9, to the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois.

This annual Fall antique and vintage market in its 31st year, will feature an outstanding line-up of antique vendors with antiques and vintage items galore at Antique Spectacular.

The QCCA Expo Center will be bursting with a wonderful variety of fine antiques and vintage collectibles for sale.

21 Aug 2025

The 2025 Upper Mississippi River Conference is Approaching

By River Action

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2025) — The UMRC will return for its 19th year, with the most exciting line-up of speakers yet. Attendees will hear from the organizations they know and love, as well as emerging leaders in river conservation.

Save $75 when you register before 9/27!

21 Aug 2025

Friendship Manor Ribbon-Cutting October 16

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2025) — Friendship Manor will hold a ribbon-cutting and open house on Thursday, October 16, 2PM. The facility is located at 1209 21st Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois.

The open house and ribbon-cutting will showcase the unveiling of a $12.5 million dollar renovation — new Wellness and Therapy Center, remodeled independent living apartments, new amenities including new dining room and lounge, and refreshed common areas.

20 Aug 2025

Birds, Floods, and Global Discoveries: A Special Evening with Jon Stravers

By Krista Kefauver

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