30 May 2019

State Assistance Available for Residents of Scott County Impacted by Recent Storms and Flash Flooding

By Brooke Barnes

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 30, 2019) — The State of Iowa has announced that individuals in Scott County impacted by the severe weather (heavy rains, hail, wind-damage, and flash-flooding) beginning May 17, 2019 and on-going, may be eligible for assistance from the State of Iowa through The Iowa Assistance Grant Program and The Disaster Case Management Program.

30 May 2019

Morgan Martin of Davenport among 622 Graduating from Union University

By Tim Ellsworth

JACKSON, TENNESSEE (May 30, 2019) — Six hundred twenty-two students graduated from Union University May 18 during spring commencement services of the 194th graduating class on the university's Great Lawn. Brent Ellis, president of Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan, was the keynote speaker at the commencement services. He encouraged the graduates to stand strong in their academic preparation and in their faith.

30 May 2019

Snappers Sweep Bandits in Wednesday Double-Header

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 30, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits were swept by the Beloit Snappers in a double-header on Wednesday night by scores of 8-6 and 3-1 at Modern Woodmen Park. The Bandits had not lost consecutive games since April 18-19 against Kane County, which was also the last series they dropped.

30 May 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for 10 Counties

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 29, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster-proclamation today for 10 counties in response to heavy rains, hail, straight-line winds, tornadoes, widespread-flooding, and flash-flooding, beginning May 17 and continuing.

30 May 2019

Grassley Statement on TransDigm Reimbursing Pentagon for Alleged Price-Gouging

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 29, 2019) — Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley today released the following statement regarding a recent report that the TransDigm Group has announced it will repay the Pentagon for excess-profits it took on over-priced spare-parts.

30 May 2019

Culver-Stockton Recognizes 209 Students on Dean's List

By David Adam

CANTON, MISSOURI (May 29, 2019) — Culver-Stockton College recently recognized 209 students on its Dean's List for academic achievement during the spring 2019 semester.

Coral Dillie of Davenport, Iowa, was named to the list. Dillie is majoring in Health Science.

Taryn Hutcherson of Moline, Illinois, was named to the list. Hutcherson is majoring in Elementary Education and Early Childhood.

30 May 2019

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Statement on the Senate Passage of Recreational Cannabis

By Whitney Barnes

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 29, 2019) — “While the Chamber remains skeptical on whether recreational cannabis is the right direction for Illinois, we recognize that this may become law, and have been engaged in a very constructive discussion with the sponsors of the legislation and the administration for the last several months," said Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch.

29 May 2019

Space STEM at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 29, 2019) — Find out how moon craters are made, project constellations, test out balloon thrusters, and more! Join us Tuesday, June 18, 6PM at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St) for learning and fun for the whole family!

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

29 May 2019

Summer Book Arts Academy at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 29, 2019) — By popular request, The Davenport Public Library’s Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center presents Summer Book Arts Academy. A hands-on workshop series offering community members an opportunity to learn more about book arts and how to create them. Each workshop will cover a different type of book arts spanning from simple binding techniques to lettering arts. Registration is required.

29 May 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Ron Wyden Op-ed: Foster Youth And Families Need Our Support

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 29, 2019) — Parenting is the single most challenging, rewarding, thrilling, and terrifying job a person can undertake. Each of us have five kids of our own, so we understand the highs and lows very well. We recognize the importance of having a parenting and family-support system with which to share joyful moments, as well as to lean on during times of hardship. We’ve been fortunate to have strong support systems, but that isn’t the case for everyone.

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