17 Feb 2026

New Poll: Control of US House Could Come Down to Clean Water in Iowa

By Phoebe Trotter

WASHINGTON DC (February 17, 2026) — In Iowa, where the First and Third Congressional Districts are among the most vulnerable Republican seats in the US House, a new statewide poll conducted by Global Strategy Group on behalf of Food and Water Action finds that clean water and cancer rates are top priorities for voters.

17 Feb 2026

Upper Iowa University Announces Fall 2025 Graduates

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (February 17, 2026) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its Fall 2025 graduates.

Camryn Anderson of De Witt (IA)

Jessica Carter of Bettendorf (IA)

Lindsay Curtis of Davenport (IA)

Jennifer Nguyen of Davenport (IA)

Lauren Norcross of Davenport (IA)

Gregory Pappenfuss of Hillsdale (IL)

Caitlin Simon of Bettendorf (IA)

Jordan Adams of Davenport (IA)

Mikayla Bagdonas of Eldridge (IA)

17 Feb 2026

Rock Island County Clerk Alert: Early Voting Active, Mail Ballot Applications Available

By Maggie Stahl

ROCK ISLAND, ILLiNOIS (February 17, 2026) — On February 5, 2026, ballots were mailed to all voters who requested a ballot for the March 17, 2026, Primary Election in Rock Island County. Due to the recent postmark changes at your local post office, we are encouraging voters that requested a vote by mail ballot to vote your ballot in a timely manner and return it as soon as possible. You have three return options:

17 Feb 2026

Church Leaders Mourn the Passing of Rev Jesse Jackson

By James Hartman

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 17, 2026) — The world is mourning the passing of Rev Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon in the United States and elsewhere who died Tuesday at age 84.

17 Feb 2026

Quad City Steamwheelers Set to Report for Training Camp on February 26; 2026 Season Kicks Off in March

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 17, 2026) — The Quad City Steamwheelers are set to officially begin preparations for the 2026 season as players report to training camp on February 26. With a renewed focus and high expectations, the organization is eager to build toward another exciting year of indoor football in the Quad Cities.

16 Feb 2026

Sarah Prigge of Port Byron, Illinois, Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

By Chris Lindeke

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (February 16, 2026) — Sarah Prigge from Port Byron, Illinois, earned a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at winter commencement, held December 13, 2025.

Students crossed the stage to receive their degrees at the ceremony, held at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center.

Prigge graduated Summa Cum Laude with the following degree: Psychology — BS.

16 Feb 2026

Stretch Zone Ribbon-Cutting February 20

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 16, 2026) — Stretch Zone will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate their grand re-opening on Friday, February 20, 10:30AM. The business is located at 6844 Championship Drive in Bettendorf, Iowa.

16 Feb 2026

Niabi Zoo/New Volunteer Conservation Corps

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (February 16, 2026) — Do you want to help animals and take an active role in conservation?

We are excited to announce Niabi Zoo’s new Volunteer Conservation Corps. There are many opportunities for adults (eighteen and up years) and teens (thirteen to seventeen years), but now we even have openings for adults with children between the ages of ten through twelve years to come volunteer together as a team!

16 Feb 2026

Augustana Faculty-Edited Book Explores the College's History in Service of Its Mission

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 16, 2026) — Augustana College announces the publication of Called to Reckon: Replacing History and Reclaiming Mission at a Midwestern College,  a faculty-edited volume released by Southern Illinois University Press that examines how institutions wrestle with history, identity, and responsibility over time.

16 Feb 2026

Dave Mann ('95) to Return to Campus to Speak at Next Monmouth Associates

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 16, 2026) — In 1969, before he was even born, eventual Monmouth College graduate Dave Mann lost his father in the Vietnam War.

Fifty-six years later, Mann visited the site of his father's death at Dak To through the 2 Sides Project.

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