WASHINGTON DC (June 17, 2019) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is establishing the Green Interns Program to cultivate a collection of the best, qualified candidates to fulfill mission-critical occupations nationwide.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 17, 2019) — The Midwest Writing Center’s publishing arm, MWC Press, has teamed up with local publisher, 918studio press, and its imprint, Legacy Book Press, for two book-writing contests. The winner of the memoir contest and two winners of the youth-book contest will win a publishing package, which includes book copies and a launch party.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 17, 2019) — Quad Cities River Bandits outfielder Ross Adolph has been named the Midwest League Player of the Week and pitcher Jose Bravo the league’s Pitcher of the Week for the week of June 10-16. Adolph is the first River Bandits position player to earn a weekly award in 2019. Bravo is the fourth River Bandits pitcher to be honored by the league, joining Shawn Dubin, Luis Garcia, and Cody Deason.

WASHINGTON DC (June 17, 2019) — ChamberofCommerce.org recently released the 2019 report detailing the best cities to live in for each state. The comprehensive analysis behind this report looks at cities with populations over 25,000 and covers five essential factors: employment, housing, quality-of-life, education, and health. In total, over 2,500 cities were examined and given rankings on a per-state basis.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 17, 2019) — Sesame Street characters are coming to the Iowa State Fair this year. Come celebrate 50 years of Sesame Street by seeing your favorite characters sculpted in butter. Standing alongside the iconic Iowa State Fair butter cow, Sesame Street will come alive in the John Deere Agriculture Building throughout the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18, 2019.

WASHINGTON DC (June 17, 2019) — Families and small businesses along the Missouri River have had their lives turned upside down by the flooding that occurred earlier this year. Recent weather has caused re-inundation, hindering those who are working to rebuild their lives and communities.

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA (June 17, 2019) — The Iowa Governor’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Advisory Council awarded high-quality 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 17, 2019) — You and your dog are invited to our first ever Dog's Day Out event! Join us on June 29. 10AM-2PM, at Fejervary Park to give your dog what they deserve — a day out. Visit with over 25 local pet-related business and services, buy those summer must-haves for your pet, gather samples and coupons, enjoy live music and food vendors, and watch your pet make new friends along the way.

AMES, IOWA (June 17, 2019) — Approximately 9,000 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2019 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must have earned a grade-point-average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course-work. Students listed below are from your area. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS YEAR, CURRICULM

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 17, 2019) —

Saturday, June 22

Route: E 2nd St Davenport -> Centennial Bridge -> 3rd Ave Rock Island

Parade starts at 11AM

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