ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 24, 2026) — The Augustana Symphonic Band, directed by Dr James Lambrecht, will bring performances to communities across Illinois and Wisconsin March 20-26. All concerts are open to the public. A freewill offering will be accepted.

The tour starts on March 20, 7:30PM, in Oregon, Illinois, and a home concert will be held in Augustana’s Centennial Hall, located at 3703 7th Ave, on April 11.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 24, 2026) — The House Government Oversight Committee voted to approve a Majority Report detailing the investigation into the Iowa Judicial Branch’s misallocation of approximately $25 million in court debt funds. The report, which covers Fiscal Years 2021 through 2024, describes a pattern of financial mismanagement, three years of concealment from the public, and a failure by the State Auditor to conduct necessary oversight.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK (February 24, 2026) The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) is pleased to announce the opening of its tenth annual competition for Nordic Folk Arts and Cultural Traditions in the Upper Midwest (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan).

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 24, 2026) — Kevin Randle, a Democrat and longtime community advocate, has officially announced his candidacy for the Scott County Board of Supervisors. Randle’s campaign centers on expanding opportunity and strengthening public services to ensure Scott County remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 23, 2026) — The Quad City Storm split its road series versus the Roanoke Railyard Dawgs in strange fashion. Following an uncharacteristic eight/zip loss on Friday, the Storm answered back with an eight/one win Saturday. Forward Devin Sanders tied an SPHL league record with five goals in the game and now holds the Storm’s single game goal record. Zane Steeves recorded the win in net.

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.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 20, 2026) — Monday morning's enewsletter from Marketing Innovation included a poll that asked a simple question: Did you like the Super Bowl 2026 ads?

If Monmouth College students in professor Tom Prince's "Introduction to Marketing" class had completed the poll, their majority response from the three options would've been "Eh. They were OK."

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (February 20, 2026) — Amelia Rursch of Reynolds, Illinois, was named to Rhodes College's Fall 2025 Honor Roll.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 20, 2026) — The Quad Cities Chamber is expanding one of its most anticipated annual events and inviting the broader community to take part. QC Business Showcase: Hob Nosh ’26, presented by Mediacom Business, returning Wednesday, April 22, 5-7:30PM, at the Bend XPO Center, 922 Mississippi Parkway, East Moline.

WASHINGTON DC (February 20, 2026) — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is proud to announce that he secured over $200 million in federal funding to support several initiatives at Rock Island Arsenal that will protect jobs, support service-members, and expand the Arsenal’s Manufacturing Center of Excellence.

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