09 Apr 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Proclaims April as Fair Housing Month in Iowa

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 9, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month in Iowa. The State joins the nation in celebrating the 51st anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.

09 Apr 2019

Reps Dan Swanson & Rep. Tony McCombie re Graduated Income Tax Town Hall Meeting in Kewanee

By David Kubik

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 9, 2019) — State Representative Dan Swanson (Alpha) announced he, along with State Representative Tony McCombie (Savanna), will be jointly hosting a Graduated Income Tax Town Hall Meeting in Kewanee the evening of Wednesday, April 17.

09 Apr 2019

Community Shred Day at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 9, 2019) — The Davenport Public Library is partnering with Oelerich, Reiling, & Miller PC and Shred-It to present Community Shred Day on Thursday, May 2, 1-3PM. Bring your documents (3 containers maximum) to the Eastern Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern Ave) and they will be confidentially shredded on-site.

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

09 Apr 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Judiciary Committee Hearing, “Abortion Until Birth: The Need To Pass the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act”

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 9, 2019) — This is not the first occasion on which this Committee has debated the importance of protecting babies after the fifth month of pregnancy. I welcome the opportunity to hear from experts on this topic again today.

09 Apr 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Dick Durbin Lead Bipartisan Effort to Fund the Modernization of Locks Along Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 9, 2019) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Dick Durbin of Illinois, along with Sens Roy Blunt of Missouri and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Reps. Cheri Bustos of Illinois, and Jason Smith of Missouri, led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Senate and House appropriators urging the inclusion of funding for the Navigation and Ecosystem Restoration Program (NESP) in the Fiscal Year 2020 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bills.

09 Apr 2019

EPA Honors 2019 ENERGY STAR® Partners of the Year in Iowa and Missouri

By Ben Washburn

LENEXA, KANSAS (April 9, 2019) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 and the US Department of Energy are honoring four ENERGY STAR partners for their outstanding contributions to public health and the environment. These enterprises have earned ENERGY STAR Awards for demonstrating national leadership in cost-saving, energy efficient solutions. They are among the 183 ENERGY STAR Award Winners nationwide that will be honored in Washington DC, on April 11.

09 Apr 2019

Iowa Celebrates Architecture Month in April

By Amy Spike

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 9, 2019) —The American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter announced today the celebration of April as Iowa Architecture Month intended to exemplify the importance, beauty, and significance of architecture.

09 Apr 2019

QCArts' High School Art Invitational Winners

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 9, 2019) — In a jam-packed gallery on Thursday, April 4th, Quad City Arts announced the winners of the 42nd Annual High School Art Invitational and presented $6000 in cash prizes to area high school students and teachers for excellence in fine art.  This exhibition is made possible by the William Butterworth Foundation (the major sponsor of the event), The Deere Employees Credit Union, The Morency Family Foundation, Judi & Kent Pilcher, and additional sponsors noted

09 Apr 2019

Southeastern Community College (SCC) Celebrates National Poetry Month with Rita Mae Reese

By Meg D’Souza

WEST BURLINGTON, IOWA (April 9, 2019) — Southeastern Community College (SCC) will celebrate April as National Poetry Month by hosting a Visiting Writers Series event on Saturday, April 20, at 8:00PM. Rita Mae Reese, a nationally acclaimed and award-winning author, is scheduled to read. SCC’s Culture on Campus Committee and Di Dante Literature & Writing Club will co-host the event.

09 Apr 2019

Meet Hard-Working Hounds at Dogs with Jobs at The Putnam

By Kevin Smith

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 9, 2019) — The Putnam will host "Dogs with Jobs" on Sunday, April 14, from noon to 2PM. The free event will showcase some of the hardest-working hounds in the community.

Professional pups including service and therapy-dogs from the Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network, Quad Cities Dog Obedience Club, and Pawsitive Hearts will show off their incredible skills.

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