14 May 2026

Alternating Currents Announces First Music Lineup Drop for 2026 Festival

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 14, 2026) — Alternating Currents has officially released the first wave of musical artists for the 2026 festival, offering an early look at the performers set to energize Downtown Davenport, Rock Island and Bettendorf August 13–16.

13 May 2026

Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Will Dedicate John Deere Funded Home on Saturday, May 16

By Cassandra Erwin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 13, 2026) — The public is invited to help celebrate the Dedication of Habitat Home N° 147 this Saturday, May 16. The brief ceremony will take place promptly at 10AM, at 1360 Morton Drive, East Moline, Illinois.

Guests will have the opportunity to tour the home after the ceremony.

12 May 2026

Quad Cities Comic Con Comes to East Moline May 23-24

By Joey Mills

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 12, 2026) — VXV Events is proud to announce the first ever Quad Cities Comic Con (4C) is coming to East Moline. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24 at the Bend XPO and will be a weekend full of celebrities, creators, gaming, cosplay, and fun.

4C is thrilled to bring this first annual event to the Quad Cities with a fantastic lineup of celebrities, creators, and cosplay guests, including:

07 May 2026

Ribbon-Cutting for University of Iowa Health Care (AirCare)

By Brietta Collier

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 7, 2026) — Join us at 11AM, Thursday, May 21, to celebrate AirCare’s new location at 3385 Dexter Ct, Suite 102, Davenport, Iowa. Although AirCare has been in the Quad Cities since 2024, the new location offers crew quarters next to the helipad.

06 May 2026

2026 Maquoketa Farmers Market — The New and The Old

By Ted Strait

MAQUOKETA, IOWA (May 6, 2026) — The Maquoketa Farmers Market is thrilled to announce an exciting 2026 season.

● NEW LOCATION: The Market will be in downtown Maquoketa in the brand new Glovik Community Park (129 S Main St.) at the corner of Main and Pleasant Streets

● NEW WEBSITE: MaqFarmersMarket.org

● MARKET HOURS: 4-6PM every Tuesday from May 19 through October 13

● And all the features we know and love:

06 May 2026

Earth Day Every Day Fair 2026

By Lori O’Dell McCollum

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2026) — Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) is hosting the annual Earth Day Every Day Fair again this year with the Freight House Farmers Market.

Come help us celebrate our amazing planet and learn more about local environmental, conservation, and educational organizations.

This free, family-friendly event is also sponsored by Living Lands and Waters and WVIK.

28 Apr 2026

Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for the Vogel Heights Housing Development

By Marc Roe

OTTUMWA, IOWA (April 28, 2026) — The Ottumwa Legacy Foundation, Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress, City of Ottumwa, Wapello County, and AV Ottumwa LLC have set the date for a groundbreaking ceremony for the Vogel Heights housing development, located at 312 East Alta Vista Ave in Ottumwa. The ceremony will take place at 10AM. In the event of inclement weather, an alternate date and time will be announced. The public is invited to attend.

28 Apr 2026

Exciting Summer and Fall Events Coming to Rock Falls

By Melinda Jones

ROCK FALLS, ILLINOIS (April 28, 2026) — Rock Falls Tourism is bringing an exciting lineup of summer and fall events sure to entertain both residents and visitors alike. From the toe-tapping sounds of the Bellson Music Fest to the family-friendly fun of the Spooktacular Halloween Lighted Golf Cart and UTV Parade, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy this season in Rock Falls.

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

13 Apr 2026

Join River Action for Fish and Fire, April 30 Friendraiser, Fundraiser, and Eddy Awards Celebrating the Mississippi River

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 13, 2026) — Join River Action for the 24th Annual Fish and Fire as citizens, artists, policy makers, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, environmentalists, elected officials, and philanthropists from all walks of life gather to celebrate the Mississippi River and the good work being done to make it and the communities along it more resilient.

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