DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 22, 2026) — The University of Dubuque (UD) announced today an extraordinary investment in the future of business education as UD’s School of Business will be renamed the Robert W Plaster School of Business in honor of a substantial seven-figure gift from the Robert W Plaster Foundation. Additionally, the school will be relocated from multiple locations on campus to a centralized location within the Chlapaty Center for Innovation when the center opens fall 2027.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 22, 2026) — Nahant Marsh Education Center will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 28, 2PM, in celebration of its induction as a designated site within the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area.

The designation recognizes Nahant Marsh's role in preserving the region's natural heritage and connecting environmental education and conservation with Iowa's agricultural history.

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 22, 2026) — Western Illinois University Theatre and Dance will host Dear Evan Hansen, a theatre performance based on the book by Steven Levenson. The event will take place at 7:30PM, Thursday, October 29; Saturday, October 31; and at 2PM, Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, in Brown Hall, Hainline Theatre.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 22, 2026) — Downtown Moline will come alive with holiday cheer November 20–21 as Moline Centre hosts its annual Holiday Hop, a free, family-friendly celebration featuring local shopping, seasonal activities, live entertainment, and new experiences throughout downtown.

Holiday Hop takes place Friday, November 20, 4-8PM, and Saturday, November 21, 12–4PM.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 22, 2026) — Excavations in Albania have uncovered "remarkable evidence for the institution of ancient slavery in the Greek world."

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 22, 2026) — A vast majority of Iowa voters continue to support funding the state’s Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, according to a new poll by Meeting Street Insights released today.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 22, 2026) — Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois is pleased to share an upcoming family program, offered at no charge, Pumkin Carving.

Join other families impacted by cancer in Moline for pumpkin carving (or painting, if you prefer) and dinner October 29, 5:30-7PM, at Gilda's Club Moline (600 John Deere Road, Suite 101, Moline, Illinois, 61265).

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 22, 2026) — Get ready for a frightfully fun celebration as Davenport welcomes the community downtown for its annal Halloween Parade Sunday, October 25, 2PM, at 2nd Street and Pershing Avenue.

From festive floats, creative costumes to decorated vehicles, this family friendly event is sure to delight ghouls and goblins of all ages.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (October 22, 2026) — The Voice of Milk, a collaboration between the Dairy Business Association, Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and Minnesota Milk Producers Association, has announced a new addition to its member services team. Barb Grzywinski joins as a Strategic Account Manager, working directly with members in Wisconsin to provide support and services needed to meet policy, regulation and sustainability challenges.

FAYETTE, IOWA (October 22, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) has been awarded a $720,000 grant through the US Department of Education's Title III Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) to support initiatives focused on student success, degree completion, technology innovation, and workforce readiness.

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