23 Apr 2019

Students Inducted into Monmouth College's Mortar Board Honor Society

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 23, 2019) — The following area students were recently inducted into Monmouth College's Mortar Board honor-society, a senior honorary to which students are elected in the spring semester of their junior year, on the basis of leadership, service, and scholarship.

William Carius of Bettendorf

Michelle Zelnio of Bettendorf

23 Apr 2019

Workers Memorial Day Events Around Iowa

By Lance Coles

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 23, 2019) — On April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe jobs.  

This year, we will come together to call for action on hazards that cause unnecessary injury, illness, and death. We will stand united against the ongoing attacks on workers' rights and protections and demand that elected officials put workers' well-being above corporate interests.

23 Apr 2019

New ReConnect Rural Broadband Infrastructure Program

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (April 23, 2019) — Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting online applications for funding through the new ReConnect Rural Broadband Pilot Program. These funds will enable the federal government to partner with the private-sector and rural communities to build modern broadband-infrastructure in areas with insufficient internet-service.

23 Apr 2019

Quad Cities River Bandits Roster Update

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 23, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, have announced the following changes to their roster on Tuesday. Pitcher Riley Cabral has been transferred from extended spring training to Quad Cities. Pitcher Shawn Dubin has been transferred from Quad Cities to Fayetteville (Advanced-A).

Addition: 

RHP Riley Cabral transferred from extended spring training to Quad Cities

23 Apr 2019

Hunter de la Rosa of Moline Chosen to Participate in Monmouth College's Prestigious Honors Program

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 23, 2019) — Hunter de la Rosa, from Moline, who is majoring in physical education, was chosen to participate in Monmouth College's prestigious Honors Program. The Honors Program is designed for intellectually-curious, motivated, and disciplined students who are seeking an intellectual community in which they can thrive.

23 Apr 2019

Gov Reynolds Launches “Ask the State of Iowa” with Google Home and Amazon Echo Skills

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 23, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg, and Chief Information Officer Jeff Franklin announced today that Iowa is expanding its communication channels and services to include Google Home, Amazon Echo, and a chatbot. Iowans can now ask their smartphone or Google/Amazon digital-assistant questions about state-government events and services.

23 Apr 2019

The Little Prince at the QC Theatre Workshop

By QC Theatre Workshop

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 23, 2019) — One of children's literature's most-timeless tales will enjoy a world-premiere presentation at the QC Theatre Workshop May 3 through 19, with the Davenport venue housing a brand-new stage-adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's literary-classic The Little Prince.

23 Apr 2019

Nominations Open for Iowa Character Awards

By Amy Smit

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 23, 2019) — The Robert D and Billie Ray Center at Drake University annually recognizes Iowans who show the Six Pillars of CHARACTER COUNTS!: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. Since 2005, we have recognized more than 100 Iowans for showing good character, including:

23 Apr 2019

USDA National Organic Program Now Hiring Auditors

By USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

WASHINGTON DC (April 23, 2019) — Join the team of professionals responsible for maintaining the gold-standard of organic-regulations: the USDA Organic Seal. This small federal-enforcement agency oversees the dynamic, growing organic-industry and ensures continued consumer-trust under increasingly-complex supply-chains from farm to table worldwide.

23 Apr 2019

Sen Kamala Harris To Take Bold Executive Actions to Combat Gun Violence As President

By Miryam Lipper

IOWA CITY, IOWA (April 23, 2019) — Senator Kamala Harris announced last night at a CNN town-hall that, as President, she would take bold executive actions to combat gun-violence if Congress fails to pass comprehensive gun-safety legislation in her first 100 days in office.

Pages

more

Subscribe & Listen to Reader Podcasts

On Stands Now

 

Tagged Content

Two Ways to Subscribe

1. Subscribe to free weekly e-mail content updates.

You'll get both the current official narrative challenge and What's Happenin' in the Quad Cities.
(Did you know we publish a new Real Astrology and RCR Crossword every week?) 

Subscribe!

* indicates required

2. Get 12 monthly issues mailed first class for $48

Get 12 issues mailed monthly for $48 per year.

Get the printed Reader edition mailed to you (or anyone you want) first-class for 12 months for $48.
$24 goes to postage and handling, $24 goes to keeping the doors open!

Click this link to Subscribe now.

 
 

Meetings Calendar

Kids Calendar

Eat & Drink Calendar