11 Sep 2026

MetroLINK and East Moline Public Library EV Charging Station Ribbon-Cutting September 24

By Alison Ryley

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 11, 2026) — Please join us for a ribbon-cutting Thursday, September 24, 10AM, at 745 16th Avenue, East Moline, Illinois, 61244.

MetroLINK, in partnership with the City of East Moline Public Library, has installed two (2) Level 3, public facing, fast charging stations at the City of East Moline Public Library.

The charging stations can charge up to four electric vehicles simultaneously, charging each vehicle in just under an hour.

11 Sep 2026

Second Annual LeClaire Wine Stampede to Benefit Humane Society of Scott County

By Liz Quinn

11 Sep 2026

The Legendary Greg Garing at The Deanery School of Music October 1

By Joseph Chonto

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 11, 2026) — The legendary Greg Garing — “The best country singer I’ve heard in 30 years,” said Johnny Cash — will be appearing at The Deanery School of Music, Sunday, October 1, 7PM.

It will be an intimate setting, limited to forty — no PA, just the pure sound of guitar, piano, and voice, each deeply rich with nuance and emotion.

Tickets are $20 in advance, available now at bit.ly/greggaring; $25 at door.

10 Sep 2026

Western Illinois University Autism Clinic of Excellence Receives $45,000 Grant from Tracy Family Foundation

By University Communications

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 10, 2026) — Western Illinois University’s Autism Clinic of Excellence (WACE) has received a $45,000 grant from the Tracy Family Foundation through its Annual Cycle Grants Program.

The program funds non-profit organizations serving Illinois counties including Adams, Brown, Cass, Greene, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Pike, Schuyler, and Scott.

The Tracy Family Foundation has been a foundational partner in supporting WACE operations since 2024.

10 Sep 2026

Moline Public Library Seeking Student Trustee for 2026-2027 School Year

By Merit Pages

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 10, 2026) The Moline Public Library is seeking applications for position of Student Trustee to serve an eight-month term on the Library Board of Trustees.

10 Sep 2026

Iowa Home Gardener Course Now Offered in New On-Demand Format

By Alicia Herzog

AMES, IOWA (September 10, 2026) — The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener Program will now offer Garden Academy on-demand year-round for Iowa Home Gardener trainees. Garden Academy serves as the core statewide horticulture training for all Iowa Master Gardener volunteers and helps participants build a strong

10 Sep 2026

Iowa Finance Authority Awards $200,000 to Test New Approaches to Homelessness Prevention and Response in Council Bluffs and Iowa City

By Ashely Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 10, 2026) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) has named New Visions Homeless Services of Council Bluffs and Shelter House in Iowa City as winners of the 2026 Iowa Innovation in Homelessness Incubator Pitch Competition, awarding a total of $200,000 supporting pilot initiatives designed to advance homelessness response in Iowa communities.

10 Sep 2026

830 New Students Join University of Nebraska-Lincoln Honors Program

By Sean Hagewood

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA (September 10, 2026) — A record 830 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been selected to join the University Honors Program this fall — a 12% increase from the previous record class in 2025.

To be admitted to the Honors Program, students must demonstrate a record of academic excellence, outstanding leadership, involvement in prior activities, and significant contributions to their community.

10 Sep 2026

New National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Survey: Main Street Optimism Cools in August But Holds Above Long-Term Average

By Leah Courtney

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 10, 2026) — The 

10 Sep 2026

Iowans for Adoption Rallies Community Action to Solve National Foster Care Crisis Ahead of Iowa Gala

By Diana Lang PhD

AMES, IOWA (September 10, 2026) — With 100,000 US children waiting for forever families, local non-profit calls on communities to support child-abuse prevention and education, foster care, and adoption.

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