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.

11 Feb 2026

River Action to Host 18th Annual Henry Farnam Evening Celebrating Regional History and Innovation

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 11, 2026) — River Action invites the community to attend the 18th Annual Henry Farnam Evening on Thursday, March 26, at the Rogalski Center in Davenport. The evening will celebrate regional history, innovation, and the legacy of influential figures who shaped the Quad Cities and American agriculture.

10 Feb 2026

Vera French Foundation — Carol's Village Gardens Ribbon-Cutting April 24

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 10, 2026) The Vera French Foundation will hold a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the brand-new Carol’s Village Gardens on Friday, April 24, 10:30AM. The new housing development is located at 820 Harrison St in Davenport, Iowa.

06 Feb 2026

Quad City Tennis Club Ribbon-Cutting July 9 — Mark Your Calendars

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 6, 2026) — Quad City Tennis Club will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new grass tennis courts on Tuesday, July 9, 10AM.  The facility is located at 1528 47th Avenue in Moline, Illinois.

Grass Tennis is coming to the Quad Cities!  Their three new state-of-the-art grass tennis courts will be opening this summer along with a tournament on July 9 and July 10.

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