SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 3, 2019) — Today, after an almost two year-long journey, legislation sponsored by state Representative Tony McCombie to extend protections to Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Adult Protective Services workers in honor of slain-DCFS worker Pam Knight, received the unanimous approval of the Illinois House of Representatives.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 3, 2019) — The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors today awarded a total of more than $8.6 million in federal housing tax-credits to support the construction of 552 rental homes for families and seniors. The twelve projects are located in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Grimes, Harlan, Marshalltown, Marion, Norwalk, Pella, Red Oak, Spencer, Urbandale, and Waterloo.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 3, 2019) — The Quad City Botanical Center is hosting Chocolate Experience 04/06. 

It’s a family-friendly event for all ages with free chocolate samples, products for sale for Easter and Mother’s Day gift-giving, and hands-on activities for kids and adults.

Local and regional chocolatiers, sweet-treat shops, a brewery, and non-edible chocolate vendors will be offering free samples and sharing their chocolate knowledge.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 3, 2019) — When was the last time you sat down and wrote a letter to someone? In celebration of National Card and Letter Writing Month, join us Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30PM at the Eastern Avenue Library (6000 Eastern Ave.) to write a real paper-and-pen letter.