08 Jul 2019

Bandits Can't Solve Cabezas in 3-0 Loss to Cedar Rapids

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 6, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits were baffled by Cedar Rapids Kernels starting-pitcher Andrew Cabezas for the second time this season in a 3-0 loss to open a three-game series at Modern Woodmen Park. After tossing a complete-game shutout, the right-hander has thrown 16.0 scoreless innings against the River Bandits in 2019 and allowed just two hits in the process.

05 Jul 2019

Iowa Biodiesel Board, Farmers Dismayed by EPA Proposal

By Jenna Higgins Rose

ANKENY, IOWA (July 4, 2019) — The Iowa Biodiesel Board today expressed extreme dissatisfaction with the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rule for the 2020 Renewable Fuel Standard and 2021 Biomass-based Diesel Volume.

Grant Kimberley, Executive Director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board and Director of Market Development for the Iowa Soybean Association, issued the following statement:

05 Jul 2019

NextGen Iowa To Register Young Voters at Cedar Rapids PrideFest

By NGA Press Office

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (July 4, 2019) — On July 6, 12-4PM, NextGen Iowa will support LGBTQIA+ Iowans, register young voters, and recruit volunteers at Cedar Rapids PrideFest at Newbo City Market (1100 3rd St SE).

05 Jul 2019

Bandits Outlast Beloit 7-4 on Independence Day

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 4, 2019) — In a game that took nearly four hours to complete, the Quad Cities River Bandits outlasted the Beloit Snappers for a 7-4 win in front of 5,003 fans on Independence Day at Modern Woodmen Park. The Bandits earned their fifth straight victory and moved into first place in the Western Division second half standings.

04 Jul 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Op-ed: Defending Freedom is the American Way

By Grassley Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 4, 2019) — As the United States gets ready to celebrate its 243rd birthday, I’m reminded of moments in American history that distinguish our nation as the land of the free and home of the brave. These moments have shown how America’s quest for independence paved the way for freedom from tyranny at home and abroad.

04 Jul 2019

Quad City Arts Presents Art @ The Airport

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 3, 2019) — Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport presents “Electrified” from July 9-September 2, 2019.

04 Jul 2019

Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center “Clinton, Iowa’s Children’s Museum” Gliders and Goats

By Nikki McGinnis

CLINTON, IOWA (July 3, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," is having a blast this summer with these activities and events: Make aerodynamic marvels on WOW Wednesdays, and plan to juggle with Miss Jean. Then, hoof it to Funtime Friday to meet Miss Angie and her goats. Save the date for the Pirate Tea Parrrty on Wednesday, July 24. Each of these programs is free with regular museum admission or membership.

04 Jul 2019

Bandits Blank Wisconsin 4-0, Sweep Fifth Series of Season

By Jason Kempf

APPLETON, WISCONSIN (July 4, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits allowed just two hits while recording their Midwest League-best 14th shutout of the season, beating the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 4-0 on Wednesday night at Fox Cities Stadium. The Bandits won both games in the series to pick up their fifth series-sweep of the year.

03 Jul 2019

The Davenport Public Library Receives Accreditation from The State Library of Iowa

By Scott Dermont

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 3, 2019) — The State Library of Iowa has announced that the Davenport Public Library has met the conditions for state-accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.”

03 Jul 2019

Only 43% of Local African-American Kids Read Proficiently

By Tracy White

 

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 3, 2019) — Become part of this ambitious and bold Donor Network aiming to create the conditions for every African-American Quad Citizen to live their best life.

WHERE: Waterfront Convention Center | 2021 State St, Bettendorf, IA 

WHEN: Wednesday, July 31 | 11:30AM-1PM | Lunch served. 

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