12 Nov 2025

Augustana’s Annual Christmas Music Celebration Set for December 6-7

By Joushua Blount

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 12, 2025) — The Augustana College Department of Music will present Christmas at Augustana at 2PM, December 6 and 7, in Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island.

12 Nov 2025

Wapsi River Environmental Education Center: Native Mushroom ID and Foray

By Rebecca Baugh

DIXON, IOWA (November 12, 2025) — On Saturday, November 22, at 10AM, there will be a Native Mushroom ID and Foray program held at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center in Dixon, Iowa.

Join Naturalist Becky to learn about native Iowa mushrooms.

You will learn about the mushroom life cycle, how to identify native mushrooms, and which seasons they grow.

12 Nov 2025

"The Lion in Winter" at The Black Box Theatre

By The Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 12, 2025) —The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline presents the classic play The Lion in Winter opening November 21 to December 6.

12 Nov 2025

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution to Reopen Federal Government

By Mason Mauro

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 12, 2025) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a statement on the United States Congress voting to pass a continuing resolution, reopening the federal government after the longest shutdown in American history.

“I’m grateful to the Senate and House Republicans and the Democrats who joined them in passing an updated continuing resolution to reopen the government.

11 Nov 2025

Quad City Steamwheelers Open Tryout December 7

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 11, 2025) — Do you have what it takes to compete in the Indoor Football League (IFL)?

The Quad City Steamwheelers are giving athletes the chance to prove it at the Steamwheelers Showcase Tryouts on Sunday, December 7, at The Ambrose Dome (5003 N Brady St, Davenport, Iowa).

Check-in is set for 9AM. Drills will begin at 10AM, and the display of native skills will conclude by 12PM.

Be sure to bring your cleats. Shirts will be provided.

10 Nov 2025

AAA Office in Bettendorf to Host TSA Precheck® Enrollment Event

By Brian Ortner

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 10, 2025) — AAA Offices in Bettendorf, Iowa, will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with 

10 Nov 2025

Des Moines University (DMU) Wins National 2025 UCDA Design Award

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 10, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences has earned an award of excellence in the 2025 University & College Designers' Association's Design Awards.

10 Nov 2025

Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive by Edwards Congregational United Church of Christ Volunteers

By Pat Bereskin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 10, 2025) — Edwards Congregational United Church of Christ, Davenport, began its thirteenth year of donating Thanksgiving baskets for the neighbors in need at the Central Community Circle Food Pantry.

The church has a long history of serving others.

10 Nov 2025

Ryan Peterman Responds to US Supreme Court Taking up Watson v RNC

By Sam MacFarland

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 10, 2025) — On Monday, the US Supreme Court announced they would hear a challenge to the Mississippi law that allows absentee ballots to be counted after election day.

10 Nov 2025

Upcoming Monmouth College Events Include Jazz Ensemble Concert, Associates Luncheon

By Barry McNamara

Talon Hunter ('27), shown here during the Wind Ensemble concert in October, and his bandmates will be playing some funkier selections when the Jazz Ensemble presents its fall concert November 14

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 10, 2025) — The fine arts will step to the forefront at Monmouth College in mid-November.

The Monmouth College Jazz Ensemble will present its fall concert at 7:30PM, November 14, in the Kasch Performance Hall in Dahl Chapel auditorium.

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