DES MOINES, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — In response to the President declaring a national emergency in order to get funding for his stupid border wall, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price issued the following statement: "This is just another act of unconstitutional political theatre from our President. The walk is unnecessary, ineffective, and wrong for our country.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — Donate clean and gently used formal dresses & gowns to the Davenport Public Library to help support our Dress Giveaway program in March! All styles and sizes needed. Make a difference in a local teen's life and drop your donated gowns at the Library any time during our two drop-off days. On the day of the exchange, local area high school students can browse the donations and take home one garment each.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — Scott County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Roxanna Moritz announced today her office has ballots available for absentee/early voting in the March 5, 2019 special election to fill the vacancy on the Bettendorf city council for the Third Ward seat. Voters can request that ballots be mailed to them or they can vote in-person at the Auditor’s Office.

Request forms for mail ballots can be found at the link below:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 15, 2019) — Please be advised the City of Davenport will observe Presidents Day as a holiday on Monday, February 18. All City of Davenport Offices and the Public Works Center will be closed. Here is a link to the City’s website and the full list of closings. Please note solid waste collection will occur as regularly scheduled Monday, February 18. The Compost Facility will be closed in observation of President’s Day on Monday, February 18.