05 Oct 2026

The Momentum Continues: University of Dubuque Moves Forward with Exciting Vision for the Future

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 5, 2026) — There’s a lot to celebrate as the University of Dubuque (UD)’s Momentum Campaign reaches the one-year anniversary of its official launch.

When the three-year, $150 million campaign was announced October 2, it had already secured $117 million in commitments during the quiet phase. Today, UD’s Momentum Campaign has surpassed $135 million.

05 Oct 2026

Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois/Creative Session: Bringing Colors to Life

By Nora Bosslet

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 5, 2026) — Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois is hosting a creative art session workshop offered at NO COST on Monday, October 19, 6-8PM, at Gilda’s Club Moline, located at 600 John Deere Rd, Suite 101, Moline, Illinois, 61265.

05 Oct 2026

Des Moines University (DMU) Names Gary Stuck and Matthew McKinney to the Board of Trustees

By Denise Lamphier

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 5, 2026) — Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has appointed two new members to its Board of Trustees and recognized longtime trustee Barry Braver DO, a 1979 graduate of DMU's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program,

05 Oct 2026

Western Illinois University Museum Studies Program to Host First MicroCredential Workshop November 4

By University Communications

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 5, 2026) — Western Illinois University’s Museum Studies program will host its first microcredential workshop, “Museum and Technology,” 9AM-3:30PM, Wednesday, November 4, at WIU-Quad Cities, with an option to participate live via Zoom.

05 Oct 2026

New Poll: Independent Michael Bridgford Surges to 18% in Three-Way Iowa-01 Race, Posts Highest Favorability of Any Candidate

By Patricia Petersen

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 5, 2026) — A new poll of Iowa's 1st Congressional District shows independent candidate Michael Bridgford at 18% of the vote — an unusually strong standing for a true independent at this stage of a campaign — while also posting the highest favorability rating of any candidate in the race.

05 Oct 2026

Rise Up 2026 Reentry Summit October 23

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2026) — You are invited to our second annual Reentry Summit on Friday, October 23, 11:30AM-4PM.

Come have lunch with us at Western Illinois University in Moline while we discuss prison education programs, learn about a fifty-million-dollar program to house those getting out of prison, as well as a home building program for those incarcerated.

02 Oct 2026

Downtown Davenport Partnership Invites You to Spooky Spectacular and Candy Crawl

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 2, 2026) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) will bring Halloween fun to Downtown Davenport during the Spooky Spectacular and Candy Crawl from noon to 3PM, Saturday, October 24.

Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes, pick up an event map, and make their way through downtown collecting treats while enjoying Halloween-themed experiences hosted by participating businesses.

02 Oct 2026

Swenson Swedish American Research Center Hosts Symposium on US/Swedish Elections

By Kai S Swanson

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 2, 2026) The 2026 O Fritiof Ander Symposium brings together scholars, policymakers, and journalists for a public conversation about elections in United States and Sweden. The symposium will take place Friday, October 23, 2–4:30PM, at Augustana College’s Wilson Center, 3750 7th Avenue in Rock Island.

02 Oct 2026

Top Five Contenders for Iowa's Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Revealed

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (October 2, 2026) — Iowa’s iconic breaded pork tenderloin sandwich is back in the spotlight. After diners evaluated restaurants across the state, the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) has narrowed its 2026 contest to five contenders, in alphabetical order:

02 Oct 2026

Quad Cities Coalition Responds to Medicaid Changes with Resources to Support Agencies and Families

By Stephanie Bley

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 2, 2026) — Quad Cities organizations are coming together to launch Stay Covered Stay Healthy QC, a new community resource designed to help residents and organizations navigate upcoming changes to Medicaid.

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