BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — The US Chamber of Commerce recognized Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks with its Advocate for American Business Award during a stop on the Free Enterprise Express Opportunity Tour in Bettendorf, Iowa, highlighting her support for policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and opportunity for Iowa businesses and workers.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 13, 2026) — Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is announcing the initial list of awardees for the Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development (AMP’D) Iowa grant, a new training initiative that aims to create a more

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 12, 2026) — ThePlace2B, a youth program of YWCA Quad Cities, will host a College Readiness Workshop on Wednesday, October 28, 5:30-7:30PM, at YWCA Quad Cities, 513 17th St, Rock Island.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 12, 2026) — Amanda Burnham: Everything to Everyone, an immersive, site-specific installation by Baltimore-based artist Amanda Burnham, opened at the Figge Museum on October 10. The Figge’s first-floor Gildehaus Gallery has been transformed into an urban environment that explores the female figure and the social and cultural forces that shape women’s lives today.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 12, 2026) — Hannah Husnick has personally witnessed the difference the University of Dubuque’s Edward Babka Aviation Learning Center expansion and hangar addition has had on students, faculty, and staff within the Division of Aviation and Flight.

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (October 12, 2026) — CMC Resources, a locally-owned professional services company, is excited to announce its move to a new office location above The Cellar in downtown Geneseo.

The company will celebrate the move with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on October 22, 4–7PM.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 12, 2026) — More than 11,000 students cast ballots in the 2026 Iowa Youth Straw Poll, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate has announced.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (October 12, 2026) — Crossroads Inc is celebrating a $200,000 gift from the HNI Charitable Foundation to support its new Day Habilitation facility at 2206 Lucas Street in Muscatine. The gift will help Crossroads expand access to services for people with disabilities in a space designed to better meet their needs.

MACOMB/MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 12, 2026) — “Magic Rocks!” will hit the stage for a family-friendly night at Western Illinois University’s Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) at 7:30PM, Thursday, October 22.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 12, 2026) — Bettendorf High School Student Council is turning gently used clothing and household items into an opportunity to give back through Bulldogs Bins, a donation drive and community resale event benefiting the Student Hunger Drive.

Community members are encouraged to clean out their closets, donate gently used items, and shop for great deals while supporting local families facing food insecurity.

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