02 May 2019

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Statement on Senate Passage of Graduated Income Tax Rate Legislation

By Whitney Barnes

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 1, 2019) — "There is absolutely no guarantee that these rates will not be modified and lowered many times to give the state more money to spend," said Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch.

02 May 2019

Homebrew School is Cancelled

By Brittany Peacock
DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 1, 2019) — The Library was set to provide a program partnered with the MUGZ Club for a complete homebrewing demonstration, from grain to glass, on Saturday, May 4, 1PM, at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave) for this unique class that will emphasize equipment and technique for the absolute beginner. If you can boil water, you can brew!
 
Due to unforeseen events, the program has been cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
 
02 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on National Small Business Week

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 1, 2019) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa on National Small Business Week:

 

I’m happy to recognize small businesses, in Iowa and across the country by celebrating National Small Business Week.

In Iowa, 99.3 percent of all businesses are small businesses. Also, almost half of Iowa employees are employed by small businesses.

02 May 2019

Read Away Your Fines

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 1, 2019) — Do you have fines? The entire month of May, the Davenport Public Library is participating in Read Away Your Fines! Simply stop by any of our three locations at the Service Desk and tell them you are interested in reading away your fines. The staff will give you a bookmark to take home. Each book on the bookmark represents one hour of reading and $4 of fines. The books on the back are separated into 15 minute sections.

02 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on Opportunity Zones

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 1, 2019) — Prepared Floor Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee, on Opportunity Zones:

 

Mr President,

02 May 2019

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Melanoma

By Kelly Craft

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 1, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE workshop for anyone impacted by cancer titled “Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Melanoma” on Tuesday, May 21, 2019, 5:30–7:30PM at the Martin Luther King Jr Community Center (630 9th Street, Rock Island, IL).

02 May 2019

Rep John Delaney and Lt Gov Patty Judge Tour Biofuel Facility

By Katy Siddall

ALBIA, IOWA (May 1, 2019) — Today, Representative John Delaney toured Big River Resources in West Burlington, Iowa and discussed the benefits of value-added agriculture in rural America.   Rep Delaney was joined by Focus on Rural America Chair Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge, who has served Iowa as Lieutenant Governor and as Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture.

02 May 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Additional Legislation into Law

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 1, 2019) — On Wednesday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

02 May 2019

Effective Interviewing at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 1, 2019) Many people believe they are great at interviewing, but we could all use some help with our interview skills. Join us Tuesday, May 21, 6:30PM, at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St) and learn how to be more effective at your next interview. Presented by Mark Holloway from Iowa Workforce Development.

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

01 May 2019

River Bandits Suspended in Top of First Inning

By Jason Kempf

EASTLAKE, OHIO (May 1, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits had their game with the Lake County Captains suspended in the top of the first inning on Wednesday night at Classic Park. The game will be resumed on Thursday morning at 10AM. It will be a nine-inning contest with a seven-inning game to follow 30 minutes after the first concludes.

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