12 Jun 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Encourages Applicants for Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund

By Molly Elder

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 12, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds is encouraging applications for Future Ready Iowa (FRI) Employer Innovation Fund grants that will expand opportunities for Iowans to have rewarding careers and help employers hire the skilled workers they need. Eligible applicants include employers, employer consortiums, and community organizations. The application process opens on June 21. Applications will be due August 1.

11 Jun 2019

Bandits Register 20 Hits, Hang on Late for 10-9 Win

By Jason Kempf

BELOIT, WISCONSIN (June 11, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits pounded out 20 hits, the most in a game since 2012, but had to hang on down the stretch to knock off the Beloit Snappers 10-9 in the opening-game of the series at Pohlman Field. Beloit put the potential winning-run on second-base in the bottom of the ninth before Riley Cabral struck out Max Schuemann to end the game. The River Bandits clinched the first-half Western Division title with the win and Burlington’s loss earlier in t

11 Jun 2019

Phil Vassar, The Lone Bellow, Yonder Mountain + Other Upcoming Shows

By Moeller Nights

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 11, 2019) —

11 Jun 2019

Students Named to Cornell College Dean's List

By Jill Hawk

MOUNT VERNON, IOWA (June 11, 2019) — Cornell College named 227 students to its Dean's List for the spring 2019 semester, including:

Carson Behrens of Davenport, Iowa, with Honors

Emma Hartman of Bettendorf, Iowa, with Honors

11 Jun 2019

8th Annual Flowers on the River Event Honors Local Lives Lost to Domestic Violence

By Nisha Ladlee

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 11, 2019) — The 8th annual Flowers on the River event will be held 5-6PM, Thursday, June 13, at Jetty Park in Bettendorf, Iowa. This event is hosted by Family Resources’ Engaging Males program and the Elephant Club to remember and honor local victims who have lost their lives to domestic abuse. Names will be read aloud and a flower will be placed in the river to honor each life lost.

11 Jun 2019

Gilda’s Karaoke Birthday Celebration

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 11. 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE party for anyone impacted by cancer to celebrate Gilda Radner’s birthday on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, from 5:30–8PM, at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA).

11 Jun 2019

Iowa State University Graduates Recognized for Completion of Educator Preparation Program

By Carole A Custer

AMES, IOWA (June 11, 2019) — Graduating Iowa State University students seeking teacher-licensure were corded at a ceremony on Friday, May 10, in CY Stephen's Auditorium. As part of the celebration, each student received honors cords that were placed around their shoulders by the influential mentor of their choice.

The following graduates were corded at the ceremony and will begin their careers as educators.

11 Jun 2019

Conservatory of Theatre Arts Student London Bicknell of Bettendorf, Iowa to Work at Bigfork Summer Playhouse

By Patrick Giblin

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI (June 11, 2019) — Conservatory of Theatre Arts student London Bicknell (BFA Costume Construction 2022) of Bettendorf, Iowa, will be working at Bigfork Summer Playhouse this summer located in Bigfork, Montana.

11 Jun 2019

Brett Daniels and Humberto Castellanos Added to All-Star Team

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 11, 2019) — The Midwest League announced that two Quad Cities River Bandits pitchers have been added to the Western Division all-star roster on Tuesday. Right-handed pitchers Brett Daniels and Humberto Castellanos will take the roster spots that opened when the Bandits Austin Hansen and Wisconsin’s Aaron Ashby were promoted to the Advanced-A level. The two additions will join Jeremy Pena, Austin Dennis, Cesar Salazar, Trey Dawson, and Matt Ruppenthal at the Midwest Leagu

11 Jun 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Implores Administration, Media to Shine Light on Child Exploitation at Southern Border

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (June 11, 2019) — At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today, Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, a senior committee member, expressed concern about the lack of public outcry being paid to child-exploitation at the southern US border.

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