Croken versus Peters Democratic primary is now official
It’s official: Iowa State Rep. Ken Croken and his former friend and campaign surrogate Adam Peters will face each other in the June 2 Democratic primary, each seeking their party’s nomination to run for the Iowa House District 97 seat in November. Croken will hold a campaign kick-off event this week after months of being pretty sure he would run for re-election; Peters officially filed in March to run though he announced his candidacy in October 2025. Peters is former operations director for the Clock Inc. LGBT Community Center in Rock Island, former head of the Stonewall Caucus for the Iowa Democratic Party, and was also a delegate for the Democratic National Convention in 2024. Croken is seeking his third term as an Iowa State Representative and is also a former Scott County Supervisor.
Teens encouraged to apply for Midwest Writing Center internship
ROCK ISLAND — Teens ages 15 to 19 who are passionate about writing and creative expression are encouraged to apply for the Young Emerging Writers internship, happening this summer. Offered by the Midwest Writing Center, the internship offers intensive training in prose, poetry and other editorial skills, over seven weeks that start in June and end in July. MWC is also offering an info session about the internship at 4:30 p.m. Wed., April 1, at the Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island. May 15 is the deadline to apply.
New "4-D Wheel" series explores relationships, intimacy
MOLINE — A new group therapy series based on a sex therapy tool is starting April 2 through The Project of the Quad Cities. “Exploring the 4-D Wheel of Experience” is an eight-week series offered by Zachary Nielsen, founder of Bloom Wellness Group and a licensed sex therapist. It’s based on the 4-D Wheel, a tool created by the late sexologist Gina Ogden that focuses on how pain and pleasure are experienced, and on integrating the body, the mind, emotions and meaning. Sessions are at 6 p.m. for eight Thursday starting April 2 and take place at The Project headquarters at 4101 John Deere Rd. To inquire about the group or sign up, reach out to Nielsen at zachery.nielsen@bloomwellnessgrp.com.
