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.
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- 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.
- Madison Metropolitan School District
MMSD will rebuild Anana and Crestwood elementary schools using referendum interest earnings, extending building life spans to 70 years without raising total costs.
- Northeast Iowa Community College
NICC alum Jacob Leuchtenmacher uses his veterinary technician training to provide large animal emergency care and teach future veterinarians at Iowa State University.
- City of Muscatine
Muscatine City Council will discuss TIF district updates, a code amendment, purchase orders, and schedule changes at its October 20 meeting at City Hall.
- Iowa Department of Transportation
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 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.
Muscatine Fire Department quickly contained an Oct. 11, 2026, garage fire on Dale Street that caused about $50,000 in damage; no civilian or firefighter injuries.
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Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins outlines key deadlines and options for voter registration, absentee ballots, early voting, and polling hours for the Nov. 3 election.
Muscatine will close the downriver boat launch and nearby parking in Riverside Park on Oct. 13 for the American Melody cruise ship visit; upriver launch stays open.
United Way Quad Cities’ Eat, Drink & Be Giving dinner with Chef Dustin Valette raises funds for vision care and student success programs for local children.
- City of Muscatine
Muscatine invites input on the Connect Isett roadway design at an Oct. 22 open house and via online survey, with construction phases to follow when funded.
- City of Bettendorf
Bettendorf Fire responded to a vehicle that struck a window at UnityPoint Health-Trinity Bettendorf, extricating the driver; no additional injuries were reported.
- City of Muscatine
Muscatine has set 2026 trick-or-treat hours for Oct. 31 and will host the All Hallows Trunk or Treat on Oct. 24, emphasizing safe, family-friendly Halloween fun.
- City of Muscatine
Mayor Brad Bark proclaimed Fire Prevention Week in Muscatine, encouraging residents to practice fire safety, test smoke alarms and review home escape plans.
- Northeast Iowa Community College
Northeast Iowa Community College will receive $656,101 via the Iowa STRONG project to expand short-term, Workforce Pell-eligible training programs by 2030.
- 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.
- Eastern Iowa Community College
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges honors 2026 Chancellor’s Award recipients and launches its first Strategic Plan Grant project to strengthen student success.
- City of Bettendorf
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.
- Eastern Iowa Community College
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.
- Quad Cities Chamber
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.
- City of Muscatine
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.