28 Apr 2026

Exciting Summer and Fall Events Coming to Rock Falls

By Melinda Jones

ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (April 28, 2026) — Rock Falls Tourism is bringing an exciting lineup of summer and fall events sure to entertain both residents and visitors alike. From the toe-tapping sounds of the Bellson Music Fest to the family-friendly fun of the Spooktacular Halloween Lighted Golf Cart and UTV Parade, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy this season in Rock Falls.

20 Apr 2026

Rivermont’s Derby Day at the Mansion Returns May 2

By Jill Weitzel

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — Rivermont Collegiate invites the community to celebrate the excitement and elegance of the Kentucky Derby at:

Derby Day at the MansionSaturday, May 2, 20264-7PMRivermont Collegiate1821 Sunset Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722

General admission is $50 per person.

Phone: 563-359-1366

13 Apr 2026

Join River Action for Fish and Fire, April 30 Friendraiser, Fundraiser, and Eddy Awards Celebrating the Mississippi River

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 13, 2026) — Join River Action for the 24th Annual Fish and Fire as citizens, artists, policy makers, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, elected officials, and philanthropists from all walks of life gather to celebrate the Mississippi River and the good work being done to make it and the communities along it more resilient.

08 Apr 2026

The Cities Private Wealth Group Ribbon-Cutting May 20

By Brietta Collier

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 8, 2026) — Join us at 3PM on Wednesday, May 20, to celebrate the Cities Private Wealth Group’s new facilities.

06 Apr 2026

B & B Drain Tech Ribbon-Cutting April 10

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

MILAN, ILLINOIS (April 6, 2026) — B & B Drain Tech will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate their 30th Anniversary on Friday, April 10, 3PM. The business is located at 630 2nd Ave W in Milan, Illinois.

01 Apr 2026

Wallace's Garden Center Ribbon-Cutting April 17

By Brietta Collier

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 1, 2026) — Wallace’s Garden Center will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new greenhouse on Friday, April 17, 9AM. Wallace’s is located at 2605 Devils Glen Road in Bettendorf, Iowa.

30 Mar 2026

Midwest Technical Institute Ribbon-Cutting May 27

By Brietta Collier

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 30, 2026) — Midwest Technical Institute will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 27, 12PM, to celebrate their recent expansion. 

The facility is located at 3620 Avenue of the Cities in Moline.

Midwest Technical Institute (MTI) is a trade school that offers hands-on training in a variety of skilled trades programs, including welding, HVAC/R, medical assisting, dental assisting, trucking, and cosmetology.

30 Mar 2026

Jim Victor Memorial Junior Achievement Golf Classic Tees Off for Area Youth

By Katie Sothmann

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 30, 2026) — Junior Achievement of the Heartland invites the community to participate in the annual Jim Victor Memorial JA Golf Classic, set for Monday, May 4, at Crow Valley Golf Club in Davenport. Registration is now open for this signature fundraiser, which supports JA programs focused on financial literacy, work, and career readiness, and entrepreneurship in area schools, expanding economic mobility for the students we serve.

20 Feb 2026

Bett STEAM Expo Features Hands-On Activities for Families — Saturday, March 7

By Marty Beck

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 20, 2026) — Families are invited to attend the Bett STEAM Expo on Saturday, March 7, 10AM-1PM, at Bettendorf Middle School (2030 Middle Rd). This free community event will feature hands-on exhibits in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) designed for kids and families to explore and learn together.

11 Feb 2026

Marco Technologies Ribbon-Cutting February 26

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 11, 2026) — Marco Technologies will hold a ribbon-cutting on Thursday, February 26, 10AM. The ribbon-cutting will be held in the Quad Cities Chamber lobby located at 331 W 3rd Street in downtown Davenport.

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