The National Congress of Old West Shootists (NCOWS) again brings its national annual convention to Davenport this weekend, to Doubletree by Hilton downtown.

East Moline city leaders shared positive updates at the annual “State of the City” luncheon Thursday at the Bend Event Center.

Artificial intelligence can draft essays, analyze data, generate images, and accelerate research in seconds. As machines grow more capable, the question becomes more urgent: What must remain distinctly human? Join Augustana faculty, alumni, students, and regional leaders for a candid conversation about how higher education should respond to AI, not with fear or retreat, but with clarity and design.

In this episode of Talking Art, Tech/Arts Education Specialist Meghan Hollister joins the conversation to discuss her recent work illustrating a map of the Quad Cities Ecological Corridor for the National Wildlife Federation in collaboration with Quad City Arts.

Dozens of students, staff, school board members, district leaders, and many others gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking for the planned much larger new school at 1015 16th Ave., Moline.

Senators including Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin support legislation that would sunset Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, which protects internet providers from liability for content posted on their platforms. Communication professors and legal experts say the removal could stifle information sharing, as providers would face a deluge of lawsuits.

On the 16th anniversary of the ACA, health care advocates, patients, and community leaders held events across Illinois (including Davenport) to celebrate the law’s impact expanding access to care and warn about cuts.

In this episode of Wellness Wake Up Call, we continue National Nutrition Month with practical tips for building healthier habits one step at a time. From simple meal prep strategies to managing sweet cravings and limiting ultra-processed foods, small, consistent changes can make a meaningful difference. Start where you are and focus on steady progress toward better health.

The essay collection by faculty, alumni, and institutional leaders explores how Augustana’s mission has been shaped and challenged by social change, student activism, and evolving community relationships

Jim Mertens talks with Bettendorf Police Chief Doug Scott about the steps the police are taking to better handle mental health crisis. Jim also talks with Dr. Gouri Pitale, VP of Augustana College for Culture & Connections about how and why diversity, equity, and inclusion are important in higher education.