16 Dec 2003

Legislation Encourages Iowa Philanthropy and Community Development

By Joe Collins
• The recently passed, two-pronged "Endow Iowa" legislation, sponsored by the Iowa Council of Foundations, allows citizens to utilize philanthropy as a catalyst to build local endowments at community foundations and improve the quality of life in the community.
09 Dec 2003

River Music Experience Receives Federal Funding

By Joe Collins
• The federal 2004 Omnibus Appropriations bill contains $400,000 for Davenport's River Music Experience (RME). The museum, a center that combines interactive and interpretive exhibits that explore and celebrate the journey of American roots music through the Mississippi River basin and the world, is expected to open in June 2004.
02 Dec 2003

Scott County Updates Tobacco Policy

By Joe Collins
• The Scott County Board of Supervisors has revised its Tobacco-Free Workplace Policy. The policy applies to all employees, vendors, visitors, and citizens conducting business within county facilities or vehicles.
25 Nov 2003

Iowa College-Savings Plan Reaches Milestone

By Joe Collins
• Iowa State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald has announced that College Savings Iowa, the state's 529 plan, has reached $600 million in assets under management, an increase of nearly 30 percent from one year ago.
18 Nov 2003

Help Make Thanksgiving Better for Others

By Joe Collins
• Thanksgiving could use a little help this year. As of this writing, Bob Vogelbaugh, also known as "Mr. Thanksgiving," has less than $1,000 for an event that requires at least $8,000 and needs donations for the 33rd annual community Thanksgiving dinner.
11 Nov 2003

Is the Draft Coming Back?

By Joe Collins
• A notice on the Department of Defense Web site invites citizens over the age of 18 to volunteer for local draft boards, raising questions about a possible revival of conscription. The board members will decide who can be exempted if a draft is needed.
04 Nov 2003

Bettendorf Looking at Allowing Deer Hunting

By Joe Collins
• Bambi might not be safe in Bettendorf anymore. Because of a rapidly growing deer population, city officials are looking at allowing deer hunting on farmland within Bettendorf limits. Some residents have had as many as 25 deer in their backyards at any given time, and property damage in Scott County from deer/vehicle crashes is the third highest in the state.
28 Oct 2003

Putnam and IMAX Honored with Tourism Award

By Joe Collins
• The Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre in Davenport has been honored as the 2003 Iowa Tourism Attraction of the Year at the annual Iowa Tourism Conference in Des Moines. The Putnam Museum was chosen from among several entries in the category for communities with a population more than 10,000 people.
21 Oct 2003

Funding Helps Davenport Library Get New Look

By Joe Collins
• The Davenport Public Library will be getting a new look with the idea of creating a more inviting and efficient atmosphere. A new browsing area will be located in the center of the library's first floor - the first thing one sees on entering the building - to allow easier access for the public to find the latest bestsellers and other current-interest materials.
14 Oct 2003

Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on 29th Home

By Joe Collins
• Habitat for Humanity-Quad Cities has broken ground for its 29th home, at 615 Seventh Street in Rock Island. This will be the organization's eighth home in Rock Island. This home is for partner family Amos Sr. and Natoshia Johnson and their children Amos Jr.

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