24 Apr 2026

The Last Picture House: The Rooftop Opening for Its Third Season

By Carlie Allison

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 24, 2026) — The Last Picture House is pleased to announce the opening of The Rooftop, one of the only combined outdoor cinemas and lounges in the entire country. Starting on Thursday April 30, The Rooftop is open seven days a week (weather permitting) until mid-fall. The Rooftop is family friendly and offers sweeping views of the Mississippi River and downtown Davenport, and features a bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and more.

24 Apr 2026

"Field of Dreams" Movie Site Announces “If You Build It” High School Series as First Event in New Professional Ballpark

By John Sutter

DYERSVILLE, IOWA (April 24, 2026) — The Field of Dreams Movie Site will officially open its newly-constructed professional ballpark with the inaugural If You Build It high-school series, a six-date showcase celebrating area high-school baseball and the next generation of players stepping onto one of baseball’s most iconic stages.

24 Apr 2026

The Black Box Theatre, in Partnership with Opera Quad Cities, Presents “Master Class” By Terrence McNally

By Black Box Theatre

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 24, 2026) — The Black Box Theatre and Opera Quad Cities present the area premiere of Master Class by Terrence McNally.

24 Apr 2026

One Day for Des Moines University (DMU) Raises More Than $222,000

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 24, 2026) — The Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences community came together for the eighth annual One Day for DMU campaign — held from noon Wednesday, April 22, to noon Thursday, April 23 — raising an impressive $222,612 from 278 individual donors in just 24 hours.

24 Apr 2026

Quad City Steamwheelers, Youth Jersey Night, April 26, 3PM Kick-Off

By James Macklin

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 24, 2026) — The Quad City Steamwheelers are BACK at home and ready for a showdown with the Jacksonville Sharks for Youth Jersey Night, presented by Crawford Company, and this is one you cannot afford to miss.

This is more than just a game — it’s one of the GREATEST family events in the Quad Cities, and it’s happening right now.

20 Apr 2026

Upper Iowa University Continues Commitment to Displaced Workers Through "Invest in You" Grant

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — Upper Iowa University (UIU) continues its commitment to supporting displaced workers through its Invest in You Grant, an initiative designed to help individuals affected by layoffs return to school or complete their degrees.

20 Apr 2026

Mercy College of Health Sciences to Break Ground on New Nursing Building

By Maria Hernandez

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — Mercy College of Health Sciences will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, April 24, 8:30-9:30AM, to celebrate the future home of the Joyce E Lillis School of Nursing.

20 Apr 2026

Rivermont’s Derby Day at the Mansion Returns May 2

By Jill Weitzel

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — Rivermont Collegiate invites the community to celebrate the excitement and elegance of the Kentucky Derby at:

Derby Day at the MansionSaturday, May 2, 20264-7PMRivermont Collegiate1821 Sunset Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722

General admission is $50 per person.

Phone: 563-359-1366

20 Apr 2026

Scots Day of Giving Soars to Another Record, Raising $384,465 for Monmouth College

By Barry McNamara

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 20, 2026) — "It's Scots Day, baby (uh-huh, uh-huh)!"

That was the cry from nearly thirty members of the Fighting Scots Marching Band as they performed on the steps of the Huff Athletic Center during Monmouth College's tenth annual Scots Day of Giving on April 15.

20 Apr 2026

Act Now: Estate Planning and Charitable Giving Seminar/Quad Cities Community Foundation

By Quad Cities Community Foundation

BETTENDORF, IOWA (April 20, 2026) — Join us for a practical, approachable seminar designed to help you take the next step in planning for your future — and your legacy.

Act Now: Estate Planning and Charitable Giving

Thursday, June 4, 2026

12–1:30PM

QCCF Community Room

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