07 Oct 2025

Milan Chamber of Commerce Trunk-or-Treat 2025

By Chuck Henson

MILAN, ILLINOIS (October 7, 2025) — Join us for our favorite event of the year — the Milan Chamber's Annual Trunk-or-Treat.

It's shaping up to be HUGE, and we want YOU to be a part of it! It’s fun, it's festive, and it's free to all who want to join.

The event will be held October 23, 5-6:30PM, at the Camden Centre Parking Lot (2701 1st Street East, Milan).

Registered “trunks” set up at 4PM.

If rain, the date will be October 25, with every other detail as is.

07 Oct 2025

Quad Cities Bicycle Club: Bikes For Tykes Trivia Night November 14

By Paul Levesque

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2025) — The Quad Cities Bicycle Club will host “Bikes for Tykes Trivia Night” on Friday, November 14, at the Columbus Club in Davenport.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Bikes for Tykes, an annual effort by the QCBC to brighten the upcoming holiday season by donating bicycles and accessories to the children of needy families in the area.

07 Oct 2025

River Action Announces 19th Annual Upper Mississippi River Conference: “A Piece of a Larger Puzzle” — October 14-16 in Moline

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2025) — River Action is pleased to host the 19th Annual Upper Mississippi River Conference (UMRC) on October 15–16, at the Stoney Creek Hotel, Moline. Under the theme “A Piece of a Larger Puzzle,” this year’s conference will bring together conservationists, policymakers, scientists, students, and community leaders to collaborate on holistic solutions for the Mississippi River and its watershed.

03 Oct 2025

Bev's Yarn Barn Ribbon-Cutting October 28

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 3, 2025) — Bev’s Yarn Barn will hold a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday, October 28, 11AM, to celebrate their grand opening. The business is located at 323 18th Street in Rock Island, Illinois.

02 Oct 2025

YWCA Quad Cities Hosting a Spooky Swim

By Jenna Panicucci

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 2, 2025) — Get ready to make a splash this Halloween season at the YWCA Quad Cities Spooky Swim on Saturday, October 11, 4–8PM.

Dive into an evening filled with ghoulishly good fun, from inflatable games that will test your skills to a pumpkin relay that’s sure to bring on the giggles.

And what’s a spooky celebration without treats?

02 Oct 2025

Bettendorf Community School District Groundbreaking October 29

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 2, 2025) — Bettendorf Community School District will hold a groundbreaking to celebrate the Middle School New Classroom Wing on Wednesday, October 29, 1:30PM. The groundbreaking will take place at 2030 Middle Rd, Spruce Hills side of building, back of school nearest to Cumberland Square. Park in the 18th Street lot and walk around to Spruce Hills side of building or in Cumberland Square near Spruce Hills and walk across the street.

29 Sep 2025

Annual Fall Harvest Festival Returns to The Freight House Farmers Market

By Stephanie Bley

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 29, 2025) — The Freight House Farmers Market (421 W River Dr) is thrilled to announce the return of the highly-anticipated Fall Harvest Festival Saturday, November 1 (10AM-4PM), and Sunday, November 2 (10AM-3PM). A favorite event for vendors and customers alike, the fifth annual Fall Harvest Festival will be bigger and better than ever.

29 Sep 2025

SAL Community Services Groundbreaking October 3

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 29, 2025) — SAL Community Services will hold a groundbreaking to celebrate a $15.7 million project on Friday, October 3, 1PM. The groundbreaking will be located at the corner of 11th Street and 21st Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois.

16 Sep 2025

Friendship Manor Ribbon-Cutting October 16

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 16, 2025) — Friendship Manor will hold a ribbon-cutting and open house on Thursday, October 16, 3PM. 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.

16 Sep 2025

River Action FUNdraiser Night at Great River Brewery

By Ashley Hamerlinck

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 3, 2025) — Join us for a night of river-lovin’ banter and brews at Great River Brewery in Davenport, Iowa, on Tuesday, September 16, 5-8PM. Learn about River Action events and initiatives and discuss plans and ideas for the future of our Quad Cities riverfront and surrounding communities.

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