DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 17, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits continued their winning ways against opponents from the Eastern Division with a convincing 9-3 win over the Dayton Dragons on Wednesday night at Modern Woodmen Park. Austin Dennis and Cesar Salazar each collected three runs batted in to guide the Bandits nine-hit attack. The River Bandits now own a 14-2 record against teams from the Eastern half of the league.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 17, 2019) — The Davenport Public Library will be collecting school supplies to distribute to area youth at the Fairmount Block Party on August 17. If you are interested in donating, you may drop off your items to any Davenport Library Branch during hours of operation. It is the hope to have enough supplies so that all children in attendance at the party will be able to take home supplies to be better prepared for school.

School supplies needed include:

QUINCY, ILLINOIS (July 17, 2019) — Quincy University hosted its 156th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at 3PM in Quincy University's Pepsi Arena. The 2019 graduating class comprised 210 undergraduates with an additional 43 graduate degree recipients.       

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 17, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced a total of 23 Iowa school districts and schools will be able to bolster their computer-science teacher-workforce, due to a state appropriation of $500,000.