18 Nov 2025

Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance and Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute Partnering; Executive Director Hired

By Jennifer Walker

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 18, 2025) — The Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance (RIADA), an affiliate of the Quad Cities Chamber, and Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute (QCMI) have joined forces to maximize the resources of both organizations to drive large-scale economic growth for the Quad Cities region. Colonel Shawn Creamer (US Army, Ret) has been hired as the joint Executive Director.

17 Nov 2025

Monmouth College Senior Profile: Isaac Guadarrama

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 17, 2025) — For Monmouth College senior Isaac Guadarrama, the path to medicine has always been about more than science, it's about people. Originally a science education major, Guadarrama entered college with a passion for mentoring and guiding others. But as he explored how science could intersect with service, he discovered that biochemistry provided the foundation he needed to pursue his growing interest in medicine.

17 Nov 2025

Attorney General Brenna Bird Warns Iowans “Tis the Season” for Scams

By Jen Green

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — Attorney General Brenna Bird is giving Iowans tips for a scam-free holiday season.

17 Nov 2025

Moline Riverfront Plan Presentation November 20

By Kathy Wine

RIVERDALE, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — The next quarterly meeting of the Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance will be held on Thursday, November 20, 3PM, in the City Hall Community Room in Riverdale, Iowa. The Alliance is a forum for timely and educational information on flood prevention, mitigation, flood insurance, and floodplain management and is open to the public. The agenda for the November 20 meeting includes:

November 20:

17 Nov 2025

QC Environmental Film Series Returns with Ocean-Themed Films and ENVIRO Connect

By Ashley Hamerlinck

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — River Action is thrilled to announce the 2026 QC Environmental Film Series (QCEFS), returning with an inspiring ocean-themed line-up designed to connect the Quad Cities community with the wonders of our planet’s waters. This season, attendees will experience compelling films, ENVIRO Connect networking opportunities, and reflection speakers to deepen engagement and spark meaningful action.

What to expect this season

17 Nov 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement Honoring Bill Knapp

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — On Saturday, November 15, Governor Kim Reynolds issued the following statement honoring longtime Des Moines developer and philanthropist Bill Knapp following the announcement of his death earlier today:

“The city of Des Moines is what it is today thanks to the vision of Bill Knapp, but his impact extends far beyond,” said Gov Kim Reynolds.

17 Nov 2025

New Research Shows Collaborative Care for Plantar Heel Pain Leads to Long-Term Savings and Better Outcomes

By Jody Gifford

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — A multi-year study led by Shane McClinton PT DPT PhD, shows that combining physical therapy with standard podiatry care for plantar heel pain improves patients' quality of life while also cutting long-term health care costs. McClinton is a physical therapist at Des Moines University Clinic (DMU) — Physical Therapy and also teaches at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences.

17 Nov 2025

National Collection Week Begins for Operation Christmas Child

By Jasmine Henry

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 17, 2025) —The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samari

17 Nov 2025

Aiden Fleetwood of Bettendorf, Iowa, Named to 2025-26 Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

By Chris Lindeke

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (November 17, 2025) — Aiden Fleetwood from Bettendorf, Iowa, who is studying Arts and Science AAS at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, is part of the men's wheelchair basketball team for the 2025-26 season.

The UW-Whitewater men's wheelchair basketball program is a club sport that competes nationally. The Warhawks have won fourteen national championships since 1982, most recently in 2024 and including a three-peat in 2014, 2015, and 2016.

17 Nov 2025

Deck the Downtowns Starts This Week

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 17, 2025) — Starting November 19, 2025, explore the Deck the Downtowns promotions with fun holiday activities, unique local shopping, seasonal displays, ornament hunts, delicious goodies and opportunities to win prizes along the way.

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