WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — David Connett DO FACOFP (dist), dean of the Des Moines University (DMU) College of Osteopathic Medicine, has been named president-elect of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physician's Board of Governors.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — Blue Öyster Cult is coming to Rhythm City Casino on Friday November 6,  8PM. Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $30, $40, $45, $50, and $60 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — St Ambrose University has named Sister Jane Wakahiu LSOSF PhD as the keynote speaker for its 2026 Spring Commencement ceremony. She also will receive an honorary degree recognizing her leadership in global philanthropic and nonprofit work.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — What began as a tribute to one young man has grown into a powerful driver of cancer research at UI Health Care.

Courage Ride returns for its 22nd year on Saturday, August 8, continuing its mission to fund sarcoma research at Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and showing how a local event can make a national impact.

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (April 17, 2026) — The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate creativity and local talent at the annual Geneseo Artwalk on Saturday, April 25, 10AM-2PM.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 17, 2026) — For more than 45 years, NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley has provided education, support, and advocacy to help individuals and families living with mental-health conditions and build resilience across the region. Serving more than 10,000 individuals annually, the organization is proud to announce the appointment of Brooke Hendrickx as its new Director of Development.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 16, 2026) — A couple with a long history of giving back to their alma mater have chosen Monmouth College's new nursing program as their next area of focus.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 16, 2026) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center will officially launch its premier donor circle, the Putnam 1867 Society, during an exclusive cocktail reception, “Raise the Dinosaur,” held on the Lardner Balcony, at the Putnam Museum and Science Center, Thursday, April 23, 6PM.

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (April 16, 2026) — On Wednesday, April 15, at approximately 6:31PM, Davenport Police responded to the 1900 block of E 38th St in reference to the report of shots fired.

Investigators located handgun casings on scene.

During the investigation, a gunshot victim arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle, which initiated their lockdown protocols.

The victim, an eighteen-year-old female, was treated for serious injuries and is in stable condition.

DISON, IOWA (April 15, 2026) — On Saturday, April 25, 10:25AM, there will be a program onThe Life of a River: Mississippi, Source to Sea,” held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

On its 2,300-mile journey, the Mississippi River transforms from a sky-blue trickle of a creek to an earth-toned torrent, collecting water from 32 US states and two Canadian provinces before finally spilling into the sea.

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