08 Sep 2026

Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois/Creative Session: Origami Workshop, September 21

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 8, 2026) — Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois is hosting a creative art-session workshop offered at NO COST on Monday, September 21, 6:-8PM, at Gilda’s Club Davenport, located at 1351 West Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport, Iowa, 52804.

Participants will learn the basics of making origami forms and create a product using multiple pieces of origami. No experience needed. All materials are provided.

08 Sep 2026

LeClaire Library Launches Community Survey to Guide Future Plans

By Lexie Reiling

LeCLAIRE, IOWA (September 8, 2026) — The LeClaire Community Library has started its next strategic planning cycle, which guides the library’s projects and goals for the next three years (2027-2029). The most important part of strategic planning is community feedback, so the library wants to hear from all its community members and stakeholders.

08 Sep 2026

Monmouth College Speaker to Reflect on What Can Be Learned from Farm Crisis of 1980s

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 8, 2026) — Although her research interests date back roughly 150 years, this year's presenter of Monmouth College's Wiswell-Robeson Lecture will focus on much more recent history — the farm crisis from forty years ago.

08 Sep 2026

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Sarah Oldsen as Judicial District 7 Judge

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 8, 2026) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Sarah Oldsen as a District Judge in Judicial District 7.

Oldsen, of Camanche, Iowa, serves as Magistrate Judge in the 7th Judicial District. She received her undergraduate degree from Central College and law degree from Western State University College of Law, California.

08 Sep 2026

Tim Clifton Agency Inc Ribbon-Cutting October 16

By Alison Ryley

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 8, 2026) — Please join us for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate Tim Clifton Agency's 25 years in business on Friday, October 16, 2PM. The celebration will be held at 3760 41st St — Suite 8, Moline, Illinois, 61265.

08 Sep 2026

Niabi Zoo/Pints for Preservation September 18, 6-10PM

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (September 8, 2026) — We're excited to share what you'll be sampling at this year's Pints for Preservation!

🍺 Beverage Stations (fifteen stations total)

02 Sep 2026

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Baylor University Partner to Create Health Sciences Pathways

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (September 2, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Baylor University, a private university in Waco, Texas, have announced a partnership designed to expand educational pathways for Baylor students interested in pursuing graduate-level health-sciences degrees.

02 Sep 2026

Lionel University Partners With Fit Bodies to Expand Global Career Opportunities for Fitness and Wellness Professionals

By Matthew Habecker

CARPINTERIA, CALIFORNIA (September 2, 2026) — Lionel University, an institution focused on career-driven education in fitness, wellness and human performance, has partnered with Fit Bodies to help qualified fitness and wellness professionals explore international teaching opportunities at resorts and travel destinations around the world.

02 Sep 2026

AAA Offers Safe Rides for Impaired Drivers

By Merit Pages

OMAHA, NEBRASKA (September 2, 2026) — AAA is activating its Tow to Go program for Labor Day weekend, offering a free and confidential ride home for impaired drivers and their vehicles in select states, including Nebraska and Iowa.

The service will be available from 6PM, Friday, September 4, through 6AM, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, helping keep impaired drivers off the road during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

02 Sep 2026

Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois/Voices for Cancer Care: Public Leaders and Community Open House

By Nora Bosslet

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 2, 2026) — Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club is hosting an open house for elected officials and candidates from across Iowa and our eight-county service area in Northwest Illinois, including the Governor and candidates for Governor; Iowa and Illinois Federal and State Senators, Representatives, and candidates.

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