Present for the ribbon-cutting were, from left, Dean of Students Karen Ogorzalek, former national president of Sigma Phi Epsilon Brad Nahrstadt '89, founding SigEp initiate Donald "Mac" McKinley '50, chapter president Kent Huth '27, current national president Dave Calderon and Monmouth President Patricia Draves

DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — The University of Dubuque Division of Fine and Performing Arts will present Dessert Pops at 4PM, Sunday, October 25, in Blades Chapel, Blades Hall.

Dessert Pops will include an array of musical theatre and pop songs along with some Halloween pieces such as “Sally’s Song” from The Nightmare Before Christmas and “Flowers” from Hadestown. The UD Concert Choir will conclude Dessert Pops with the “Prologue” from Sweeney Todd.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — St Ambrose University honored six graduates with its 2026 Alumni Awards during its Celebration of Generosity celebration.

MACOMB, ILLINOIS (October 13, 2026) — Western Illinois University (WIU) is ready to welcome “The Greatest Show on Earth” with Homecoming 2026 and a week full of events. From Monday, October 19, through Sunday, October 25, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members will have numerous opportunities to get involved and celebrate Homecoming.

DIXON, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — On Saturday, October 17, 3PM, there will be a Great Pumpkin Atlatl Hunt held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Join Naturalist Mike for a chance to hunt with an atlatl, a primitive hunting weapon originally used to hunt mastodon and bison.

Large cardboard pumpkins and real pumpkins will be set out as targets.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — Rosecrance Behavioral Health served 81,672 individuals in fiscal year 2026, reflecting its growing reach and continued investment in mental health and substance use treatment.

As Rosecrance expands, its purpose remains rooted in the people and families who turn to it for hope.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — On October 12, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) presented Representative Bill Gustoff of House District 40 with its 2026 Guardian of Small Business Award (Guardian Award).

NFIB’s Guardian Award recognizes leaders who stand up for and advocate on behalf of small businesses.

Rep Gustoff, who is a NFIB member, was selected for the award by a panel of small business owners from across the state.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — The US Chamber of Commerce recognized Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks with its Advocate for American Business Award during a stop on the Free Enterprise Express Opportunity Tour in Bettendorf, Iowa, highlighting her support for policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and opportunity for Iowa businesses and workers.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is announcing the initial list of awardees for the Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development (AMP’D) Iowa grant, a new training initiative that aims to create a more

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 12, 2026) — ThePlace2B, a youth program of YWCA Quad Cities, will host a College Readiness Workshop on Wednesday, October 28, 5:30-7:30PM, at YWCA Quad Cities, 513 17th St, Rock Island.

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