DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 1, 2026) — The Last Picture House will welcome prolific filmmaker Mark Pellington on October 5 with a screening of the documentary This is BUZZ, which explores the radical impact and lasting relevance of BUZZ, an avant-garde, genre-less MTV magazine series from the 1990s.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 1, 2026) — WQPT PBS is partnering with WTVP PBS, WTTW PBS, and Tri States Public Radio to present a series of Illinois and Iowa candidate forums throughout October.

WQPT PBS is your local source for public media programming and a place to hear directly from candidates before the November election. These programs provide viewers with an opportunity to hear from candidates and learn more about the issues facing communities throughout the region.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 1, 2026) — The Machine Shed Restaurant is celebrating National Pork Month with the return of Porktober. Pork sampling, in store and social-media events, and a menu featuring chef-inspired pork dishes that showcase the flavors of fall and honor the hardworking pork producers who help bring quality ingredients from farm to table.

RIVERSIDE, IOWA (October 1, 2026) — Elite Casino Resorts adds to its 2026 entertainment lineup to end with a bang. Featuring a mix of national touring artists and popular regional acts taking place across Elite’s seven casino resorts, guests have even more opportunities to see their favorite artists and discover new performers — all close to home.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 1, 2026) — The University of Dubuque’s rotor-wing training will soon include a state-of-the-art Cabri G2 AATD simulator from entrol, one of the manufacturer leaders of certified simulators worldwide located in Madrid, Spain.

The agreement marks a significant step in entrol’s expansion within the North American collegiate aviation sector. The device is scheduled for installation in 2027 to support the ongoing growth of UD’s rotor-wing program.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 1, 2026) — Grab your witchy friends and get ready for a night out in Downtown Moline! Moline Centre is hosting its first-ever Witches Night Out on Friday, October 30, bringing an evening of Halloween fun, shopping, food, drinks, and activities to participating downtown businesses.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 1, 2026) — The Rock Island Downtown Alliance will transform Downtown Rock Island into a Halloween destination on Saturday, October 24, as Back from the Dead, presented by 1st General Construction, returns with a full day of seasonal fun for all ages and nighttime scares throughout downtown.

GALESBURG, ILLINOIS (September 30, 2026) — At its 2026 Opening Convocation, Knox College honored teaching excellence and welcomed its newest faculty members. Provost and Dean of the Faculty Melissa Glenn. introduced seven new members of the Knox faculty.

"These talented educators and scholars have joined us from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines," Glenn said.

"They will be enriching the intellectual life of the College."

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 30, 2026) — One of Shakespeare's most well-known and well-beloved tragedies will open the theatre season at Monmouth College October 9-11, which is also Homecoming weekend on campus.

The college's theatre department will present Macbeth — a tale of ambition, fate, and the price of choosing power over honor — on the Wells Theater stage.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 30, 2026) — Arconic Davenport Works will welcome area students to its Learning Center on Friday, October 2, for a hands-on Manufacturing Day experience designed to introduce young people to the wide range of careers available in modern manufacturing.

The event will be held in two sessions: 9-11AM and 12-2PM, at the Arconic Learning Center in Bettendorf.

Pages