Augustana women’s golf placed fourth at the CCIW Championships in Metamora, led by all-conference performer Madison Barnes’ eighth-place individual finish.
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- Augustana College
Augustana men's soccer fell 2-1 at home to No. 25 North Park, rallying late on a Wes Karubas goal after keeper Elias Banke made nine saves in 90 minutes.
- Augustana College
Augustana men's water polo split the final day at the Gary Troyer Tournament, falling to Whittier 21-15 before rallying past Chapman 19-14 in Claremont.
- Augustana College
Augustana football fell 35-7 at top-ranked North Central, scoring late on an 80-yard drive while highlighting strong defensive and special teams performances.
- Augustana College
Augustana cross country placed third in the women’s race and fourth in the men’s at the Brissman-Lundeen Invitational hosted at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island.
- City of Bettendorf
Bettendorf Fire Department crews quickly extinguished a living room fire at 1301 Devils Glen Road #7 on Oct. 3, 2026; no injuries were reported.
- United Way Quad Cities
Quad Cities partners formed Stay Covered, Stay Healthy QC to share tools, a new website and a free webinar helping Medicaid beneficiaries navigate upcoming changes.
Bettendorf Fire Department crews quickly extinguished a living room fire at 1301 Devils Glen Road #7 on Oct. 3, 2026; no injuries were reported.
Quad Cities partners formed Stay Covered, Stay Healthy QC to share tools, a new website and a free webinar helping Medicaid beneficiaries navigate upcoming changes.
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges honors 2026 Chancellor’s Award recipients and launches its first Strategic Plan Grant project to strengthen student success.
Bettendorf Police and Fire will host a free Public Safety Open House on Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Fire Station #4 on Crow Creek Road.
A Lightcast study finds Eastern Iowa Community Colleges add $709.7 million to the regional economy, support 9,036 jobs and deliver strong returns to students and taxpayers.
McFarlane Marketing will launch Social Studio OS on Oct. 1 in Davenport with a free event, live demo and a $4,000+ social media management giveaway.
Muscatine Fire Department marks Fire Prevention Week 2026 with guidance on safe charging of lithium-ion devices to reduce home fire risks and protect residents.
Westbound I-80 ramp at southbound Jordan Creek Parkway will close Oct. 2–3 for asphalt overlay work; drivers should use the Ashworth Road detour and expect delays.
Augustana women’s golf placed fourth at the CCIW Championships in Metamora, led by all-conference performer Madison Barnes’ eighth-place individual finish.
Augustana men's soccer fell 2-1 at home to No. 25 North Park, rallying late on a Wes Karubas goal after keeper Elias Banke made nine saves in 90 minutes.
Augustana men's water polo split the final day at the Gary Troyer Tournament, falling to Whittier 21-15 before rallying past Chapman 19-14 in Claremont.
Augustana football fell 35-7 at top-ranked North Central, scoring late on an 80-yard drive while highlighting strong defensive and special teams performances.
Augustana cross country placed third in the women’s race and fourth in the men’s at the Brissman-Lundeen Invitational hosted at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island.
Augustana women’s golf is third after day one of the CCIW Championships in Metamora, led by Madison Barnes’ 76 and a team score of 319 in the eight-team field.
Augustana men’s basketball will visit Division I Loyola Chicago on Dec. 4, 2026, marking the Vikings’ first Division I matchup since the 2018-19 season.
Augustana Vikings women’s bowling was voted third in the 2026 CCIW Preseason Coaches’ Poll and opens the 2026-27 season by hosting the Midwest D3 Roundup.
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.
Clinton Community College hosts an exhibit of Allen Eberle’s “Splintalism Old Maid” paintings, featuring neon, blacklight art and a June 23 artist reception.
Bettendorf Public Library will host a free May 30 screening of award-winning pie documentary PIEOWA, with filmmaker Beth M. Howard and pie for attendees.
The Muscatine Art Center will host Paintings and Pairings on May 14, featuring wine and cheese tastings plus a guided floral painting session with reservations required.