DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 26, 2019) — Join us Saturday mornings in May at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave) for a four-part series exploring the development of Western culture as reflected in the sculpture of the age.

Saturday, May 4, 10AM — We will discuss the definition of the Renaissance and the beginning of Renaissance sculpture.

Saturday, May 11, 10AM — Explore medieval through 15th-century sculpture, including the work of Donatello.

Get ready for planting season! Join us Thursday, May 16, at Fairmount, 4-7PM, and share flowers, vegetables, herbs, seedling-starters, and seeds with Scott County Master Gardeners Extension. Bring your seeds and started-seedling plants to swap and share. We will also be showcasing some of our US Plant Patent photos. Be sure to label your seeds and seedlings.

PRESS RELEASE (April 25, 2019) — According to a new report released today by the AFL-CIO, Iowa  had the 36 highest rate of workplace deaths. This analysis, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows that, at least, 26 Iowa workers lost their lives due to on-the-job injuries. 

WASHINGTON DC (April 25, 2019) — The US Food and Drug Administration today announced the launch of a new education campaign to help Americans understand the important role they play in removing and properly disposing of unused prescription-opioids from their homes. This new initiative is part of the FDA’s continued efforts to address the nationwide opioid crisis and aims to help decrease unnecessary exposure to opioids and prevent new addiction.