DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 14, 2026) — The Davenport Fire Department is excited to welcome the community to its upcoming Fire Station Open Houses!

On Saturday, October 17, 9-11AM, community members are invited to visit any Davenport fire station for a behind-the-scenes look at their local firehouse.

Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the station, explore fire apparatus up close, and learn more about the important services and operations each station provides.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — Davenport Parks and Recreation invites the community to celebrate spooky season at Haunted Island on Saturday, October 24, at Credit Island Park, located at 2200 West River Drive. Admission is free, with donations encouraged to support Scott County Special Olympics and Davenport Parks and Recreation’s scholarship programming.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — The University of Dubuque Division of Fine and Performing Arts will present Dessert Pops at 4PM, Sunday, October 25, in Blades Chapel, Blades Hall.

Dessert Pops will include an array of musical theatre and pop songs along with some Halloween pieces such as “Sally’s Song” from The Nightmare Before Christmas and “Flowers” from Hadestown. The UD Concert Choir will conclude Dessert Pops with the “Prologue” from Sweeney Todd.

MACOMB, ILLINOIS (October 13, 2026) — Western Illinois University (WIU) is ready to welcome “The Greatest Show on Earth” with Homecoming 2026 and a week full of events. From Monday, October 19, through Sunday, October 25, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members will have numerous opportunities to get involved and celebrate Homecoming.