DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 21, 2026) — Two large, century-old Davenport homes that once faced demolition will instead have a new chapter — and a new purpose — thanks to an eighteen-month effort led by the Foundation of First Presbyterian Church and Tapestry Farms.

This celebration on Monday, September 21, 9AM, marks the preservation of homes that will soon provide safe, affordable, and renovated housing for two refugee families.

ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (September 21, 2026) — Rock Falls Tourism and Selmi’s Family Farm are excited to announce the return of the Lumberjack Show for its sixth year on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Selmi’s Family Farm, located at 1206 Dixon Avenue in Rock Falls.

The Chorale will be joined by the Wind Ensemble Sept. 26 for the season-opening concert at Monmouth College

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 17, 2026) — Something "can't-miss" this way comes — a series of plays and concerts at Monmouth College.

Astute readers likely caught the reference to William Shakepeare's Macbeth, which will open the curtain on the theatre season October 9-11, the same weekend as the college's Homecoming festivities.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 17, 2026) — National League of Cities (NLC) Immediate Past President and Athens, Ohio, Mayor Steve Patterson will address local leaders from across Iowa at the Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference on Thursday, September 24, at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. The annual conference brings together municipal leaders from across the state for education, networking, and discussions about the issues affecting Iowa communities.