14 Mar 2006

In Support of RME

By No Author
As a Quad Cities area musician, and one who is very proud to have been a part of the River Music Experience (RME) since its inception, I have to wonder how many of the folks who are saying RME is a "failure" have actually ever been here to see and/or hear some of the things I've been fortunate enough to witness.
07 Mar 2006

Governor Creates Conflict that Could Have Been Avoided

By Rich Miller
As I write this, Governor Rod Blagojevich has made a real mess of things at the Illinois Statehouse. Through his inept handling of a silly little matter, he has managed to pit black legislators against Jewish legislators and Jews against each other.
07 Mar 2006

Casino-Hotel Project Hits Snags Related to Flooding

By Kathleen McCarthy
There's good news for taxpayers and "smart riverfront" advocates relative to the Isle of Capri's (IOC) efforts to build an 11-story casino hotel and five-story parking ramp at the foot of Lock & Dam 15 in downtown Davenport.
07 Mar 2006

"The Harold Stassen of Scott County Politics"

By Administrator
I see by your February 15 issue that the Harold Stassen of Scott County politics, "Ole Hubcap" Rhomberg, has injected himself, à la that anachronism Jesse Jackson, into a tempest-in-a-teapot flap. (See "Cronyism Still Thrives in Scott County Government," River Cities' Reader Issue 568, February 15-21, 2006.
28 Feb 2006

A Weak Challenger Creates a Stronger Governor

By Rich Miller
It would have been almost unthinkable several months ago that if Governor Rod Blagojevich had a primary challenger, he would emerge from the primary stronger than when he went in. The scandals are never-ending, his poll numbers suck, and the discontent with his tenure is wide and deep, even among many in his own party.
28 Feb 2006

Minutemen Project Warrants Quad Cities Residents

By Kathleen McCarthy
In America, it is still entirely possible for an organized, committed grassroots effort to create change in a fraction of the time it takes Congress, state legislatures, and local municipalities put together. Consider the recently formed Minutemen Project - a citizens' vigilance operation monitoring immigration, business, and government.
28 Feb 2006

Early Childhood Education Is Economic Development

By Senator Maggie Tinsman
Economic development and education are intrinsically linked; one is not successful without the other. Public education relies on tax dollars produced by a good economy, while economic growth cannot occur without a strong, well-educated workforce.
28 Feb 2006

Davenport Schools Form Committee to Push for Legislative Changes

By Jesse Virgil
More money for local schools, as well as more freedom in terms of spending levels, are the top priorities of a new committee in Davenport. The Legislative Advocacy Committee was formed by the Davenport Community School District Board in February to work with local legislators and community members on those issues.
28 Feb 2006

Sierra Club Raises Objections to Proposed Hotel-Casino Site

By Mark N. Beorkrem
January 18, 2006 Re: CEMVR-OD-P-2005-1598 Isle of Capri Casino Dear Mr. Betker, The Eagle View Group of the Sierra Club, Iowa and Illinois Chapters is submitting these comments regarding the Section 10, Rivers and Harbor Act permit application for dredging along the Davenport, Iowa riverfront for purposes of moving an existing gambling boat operation.
28 Feb 2006

Bent River Has Big Plans for Its Beer

By Johanna Welzenbach-Hilliard
Tim Koster, part owner of Bent River Brewing Company, and Rich Nunez, its head brewer, have big ambitions. Along with the company's other owners, board members, and staff, they are not content to be just a "brew pub.

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