12 May 2026

Free Summer Meals in Bettendorf for Kids

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — The Bettendorf Community School District is collaborating with the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department in providing FREE summer meals to kids — Monday through Friday, June 8 — July 31.

The meals are funded through the USDA Summer Nutrition Programs (SUN Programs) to provide free meals and snacks to children, regardless of income, when school is out.

Breakfast and Lunch:

Mark Twain Elementary

12 May 2026

YWCA Quad Cities ThePlace2B Hosts Free Youth Mental Health Forum During Mental Health Awareness Month

By Jenna Panicucci

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2026) — YWCA Quad Cities is bringing local youth together for an evening of connection, conversation, and support through a free Youth Mental Health Forum on Wednesday, May 28, 5-7:30PM, at YWCA (513 17th st, Rock Island, Illinois).

12 May 2026

Scott County Park Pool Opening Delayed Until July Due to Construction

By Amber Sullivan

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — The Scott County Park Pool opening will be delayed due to contractor staffing issues that have prevented the ongoing pool renovation project from being completed on time. The pool was originally scheduled to open at the end of May for the 2026 summer season.

12 May 2026

The University of Dubuque Announces Adventurous Live at Heritage Center 2026-2027 SchoolBus Performance Series

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — Adventures in science, fairytales, oceans, and space await young audiences at the University of Dubuque’s Live at Heritage Center 2026-2027 SchoolBus Performance Series.

12 May 2026

The African American Museum of Iowa Names New Executive Director: Anne Harris Carter

By African American Museum of Iowa

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) is pleased to announce that Anne Harris Carter has been selected as the Museum’s new Executive Director. Carter will begin her position on May 26.

12 May 2026

Monmouth College Pipe Band Gets Boost Thanks to Six-Figure Gift From Trustee Gus Hart ('68)

By Barry McNamara

Be it a parade, or a home football game, or the matriculation and Commencement ceremonies that bookend the academic year, the appearance of the Pipe Band lets the audience know it's an authentic Monmouth College event

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2026) — A longtime Monmouth College trustee with a heart for the bagpipes has made a significant gift to his alma mater.

12 May 2026

Putnam Museum to Host Exclusive Couture Preview Event Featuring the Legacy of Nolan Miller and Mark Zunino

By Ellen Lawrence

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 12, 2026) — Putnam Museum and Science Center will host an intimate, invitation-only evening celebrating the intersection of fashion, legacy, and philanthropy on Saturday, May 16, 6:30PM, in the museum’s grand lobby.

12 May 2026

Andrew Jones of Moline, Illinois, Inducted into Central College's National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Chapter

By Jeanette Budding

Front Row (left to right): Elaina Wadzinski, Cameron Halbur, Delaney Hefke, Miranda Rieken, Starr Bradley, Kendall Medinger, Kyra Cordes, Alison Egger, and Elizabeth Daleske. Back Row (left to right): Logan McDole, Maison Brandt, Madison DeBruin, George Monreal, Liam Mistlebauer, Sylvia Masumura, and Emilie Bates

12 May 2026

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List

By Siobhan Lopez

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE (May 12, 2026) — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List. The spring terms run from January to May.

12 May 2026

Local Agencies Call on Illinois General Assembly to Protect Food Security

By Sue Ramsett-Kretz

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2026) — With the passage of HR 1 late last year, local communities are bracing for the impact new work requirements will have on food security for hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans.

As part of the Save Our SNAP (SOS) Coalition, United Way Quad Cities, and River Bend Food Bank are urging the Illinois General Assembly to support gap benefits for Illinois residents who need it the most.

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