The fourth annual Augustana Athletics Day of Giving raised a record $230,235 from 1,108 donations to support more than 750 Viking student-athletes across programs.
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- YWCA Quad Cities
YWCA Quad Cities partners through C.R.E.W. and ThePlace2B to prevent and respond to gun violence, offering safe spaces for teens and financial support for victims.
- City of Muscatine
Kent Stein Park and the Muscatine Soccer Complex, including Soccer West, will close for the 2026 season after Nov. 1; 2027 field reservation inquiries are now open.
- City of Muscatine
Muscatine’s mayor proclaims Oct. 24, 2026, World Polio Day as the Rotary Club of Muscatine hosts an End Polio Now Walk and supports global eradication efforts.
- Augustana College
Augustana women's volleyball took the first set but fell 3-1 at Elmhurst, despite 11 kills from Carmela Carbone, ahead of hosting the upcoming Augustana Invitational.
- Augustana College
Augustana men’s soccer scored four second-half goals in a 5-2 home win over Cornell, improving to 6-3-4 overall and 2-2-2 in conference play.
- Augustana College
Augustana women's soccer fell 3-0 at Illinois Wesleyan, with goalkeeper Sara Schinker making nine saves as the Vikings closed their road slate before hosting Carthage.
YWCA Quad Cities partners through C.R.E.W. and ThePlace2B to prevent and respond to gun violence, offering safe spaces for teens and financial support for victims.
Kent Stein Park and the Muscatine Soccer Complex, including Soccer West, will close for the 2026 season after Nov. 1; 2027 field reservation inquiries are now open.
Muscatine’s mayor proclaims Oct. 24, 2026, World Polio Day as the Rotary Club of Muscatine hosts an End Polio Now Walk and supports global eradication efforts.
MMSD will rebuild Anana and Crestwood elementary schools using referendum interest earnings, extending building life spans to 70 years without raising total costs.
NICC alum Jacob Leuchtenmacher uses his veterinary technician training to provide large animal emergency care and teach future veterinarians at Iowa State University.
Muscatine City Council will discuss TIF district updates, a code amendment, purchase orders, and schedule changes at its October 20 meeting at City Hall.
Overnight ramp and lane closures are scheduled on I-35, I-80, and I-235 near the Southwest Mixmaster in West Des Moines from Oct. 22–27, 2026.
Muscatine will test one-way traffic on Lord and Fairview avenues for two weeks starting Friday, Oct. 16, to improve safety at a tight intersection.
The fourth annual Augustana Athletics Day of Giving raised a record $230,235 from 1,108 donations to support more than 750 Viking student-athletes across programs.
Augustana women's volleyball took the first set but fell 3-1 at Elmhurst, despite 11 kills from Carmela Carbone, ahead of hosting the upcoming Augustana Invitational.
Augustana men’s soccer scored four second-half goals in a 5-2 home win over Cornell, improving to 6-3-4 overall and 2-2-2 in conference play.
Augustana women's soccer fell 3-0 at Illinois Wesleyan, with goalkeeper Sara Schinker making nine saves as the Vikings closed their road slate before hosting Carthage.
Augustana football visits North Park on Oct. 24 after a 49-41 homecoming win over Millikin, carrying a 3-3 record and a dominant all-time series edge.
Augustana men's and women's golf wrapped up the three-day Golfweek October Classic in Destin, Fla., with the men finishing 18th and the women placing 20th.
Augustana women’s bowling opened the season at the Midwest D3 roundup in Waukegan, placing fourth of nine teams with a 6-3 record and strong individual finishes.
Augustana men's soccer scored in each half and limited Millikin to four shots on goal, earning a 3-0 road shutout behind goals from Fostiropoulos, Karubas and Scupham.
Friends of the Musser Public Library host a semi-annual book and vinyl sale Oct. 22-24, 2026, with a members preview night and name-your-price donations.
Muscatine Parks and Recreation hosts Trunk or Treat at Kent Stein Park on Saturday from 6-8 p.m., with decorated vehicles, candy, costumes, and nearby parking.
Muscatine’s riverfront hosts the Fall Festival and Pearl City Vintage Market Saturday, offering free family activities, costumes, shopping, and fall fun along the Mississippi.
Muscatine residents are invited to join the Oct. 7 Healthiest State Walk with a noon riverfront walk or DIY walks citywide to support physical and mental well-being.
Muscatine Parks and Recreation will host a Halloween trunk-or-treat event at Kent Stein Park on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6-8 p.m., with parking and volunteers invited.
Pride Alliance at Black Hawk College’s Quad Cities campus offers LGBTQ+ students a supportive community, events, and leadership opportunities beyond the classroom.
Black Hawk College and The Mockingbird launch a community theatre partnership with a pay-what-you-can production of “Death of a Salesman” and open auditions.
QC Craft Beer Week returns to the Quad Cities May 29–June 5, 2026, celebrating its 15th anniversary with events, a new logo and a focus on local brewing history.