02 Sep 2025

New Documentary Showcases the Impact of Alternating Currents

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 2, 2025) — A brand-new documentary tells the story of the Quad Cities through Alternating Currents (AC). The film tells the story of how AC was built from the ground up. It also highlights its unique impact on the Quad Cities and the artists, businesses and community members who make it possible.

26 Aug 2025

It's a Family Thing! at Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House Sunday September 21

By Britt Vickstrom

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — Join us for this FREE family-friendly event at the Deere homes of Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House. It's a Family Thing! puts a focus on family history — yours and the Deere Family — at this activity packed afternoon.

26 Aug 2025

Adult Only Night at Niabi Zoo, September 19

By Scarlet Behrens

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — Pints for Preservation is September 19, 6-10PM. 

Check out what’s new at Niabi Zoo!

Roam around the zoo visiting your favorite animals after hours, all while discovering local beers and food trucks.

The proceeds from the night will help future zoo improvements.

All tickets include admission to the zoo, beer samples at more than a dozen tasting stations, and a souvenir tasting glass.

26 Aug 2025

Fall Antique Spectacular Vintage Market, November 7-9, QCCA Expo Center, Rock Island

By Kimberly Schilling

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — The Fall Antique Spectacular is returning November 7-9, to the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Avenue, Rock Island, Illinois.

This annual Fall antique and vintage market in its 31st year, will feature an outstanding line-up of antique vendors with antiques and vintage items galore at Antique Spectacular.

The QCCA Expo Center will be bursting with a wonderful variety of fine antiques and vintage collectibles for sale.

21 Aug 2025

The 2025 Upper Mississippi River Conference is Approaching

By River Action

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2025) — The UMRC will return for its 19th year, with the most exciting line-up of speakers yet. Attendees will hear from the organizations they know and love, as well as emerging leaders in river conservation.

Save $75 when you register before 9/27!

21 Aug 2025

Friendship Manor Ribbon-Cutting October 16

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2025) — Friendship Manor will hold a ribbon-cutting and open house on Thursday, October 16, 2PM. The facility is located at 1209 21st Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois.

The open house and ribbon-cutting will showcase the unveiling of a $12.5 million dollar renovation — new Wellness and Therapy Center, remodeled independent living apartments, new amenities including new dining room and lounge, and refreshed common areas.

20 Aug 2025

Birds, Floods, and Global Discoveries: A Special Evening with Jon Stravers

By Krista Kefauver
19 Aug 2025

Bett Community Expo Showcases Community Organizations and More August 22

By Celeste Miller

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 19, 2025) — The Bettendorf Community School District is excited to announce the Bett Community Expo, a celebration of local organizations offering valuable information and opportunities for families. The event will be held Friday, August 22, 4:30–6:30PM, along the drive in front of Bettendorf High School, 3311 18th Street.

19 Aug 2025

River Action Celebrates 26 years of Annual Senior Citizen Golf Cart Tours

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 19, 2025) — River Action’s Senior Citizen Golf Cart Tours allow participants to experience and learn about our Mississippi riverfront while riding in the front seat of a golf cart along beautiful riverfront, Nahant Marsh, or Duck Creek. These guided golf cart tours of riverfront trails on both sides of the Mississippi, Iowa and Illinois, are a fun way to gain knowledge on the past, present, and future of riverfront development and conservation initiatives.

13 Aug 2025

Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly Ribbon-Cutting October 21

By Deanna Jensen-Valliere

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 13, 2025) — Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly will hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate their new Iowa location on Tuesday, October 21, 12PM. The new office is located at 4550 E 53rd Street, Suite 100, in Davenport, Iowa.

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