Join historian Dr William Roba on Wednesday, May 22, 6:30PM, at Main (321 Main St) as he explores the life of Davenporter Charles A Ficke and his many contributions to the civic and cultural character of the Quad-Cities, including his gift of rare-books and manuscripts to the Davenport Public Library and the founding of the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery (Figge Art Museum).

This event is FREE and open to the public.

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA (May 2, 2019) — Jennie White of Moline, Illinois, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most-selective all-discipline collegiate honor-society. White was initiated at Bradley University.

LeCLAIRE, IOWA (May 2, 2019) — The public and media are invited to help LeClaire, Iowa celebrate its Cultural and Entertainment District (CED) on Friday, May 3. 5:30PM. at the Mississippi River Distilling Company with a LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting during First Friday and other fun activities. Local legislators, LeClaire Chamber, Visit Quad Cities, and Chris Kramer and Liesl Seabert from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs will be on hand to help us celebrate.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 2, 2019) — Susan G Komen Greater Iowa today announced a new investment in its commitment to support local women and men dealing with a breast-cancer diagnosis.