26 Dec 2018

QUAD CITY ARTS OFFERS ARTS DOLLARS GRANTS

By Tyson Danner

Quad City Arts is pleased to announce Arts Dollars grants for the 2019 cycle. Applications are welcome from individual artists, K-12 schools, and non-profit organizations partnering with artists. All art forms are eligible. Since 1990, Quad City Arts has supported the local art community by awarding more than $1,000,000 in grants to local artists, non-profit organizations, and schools.

19 Dec 2018

River Bend Foodbank to Host Women Fighting Hunger Event

By Jennifer Schroder

Nataly Kogan to give keynote address

With a goal of raising awareness and funds to end childhood hunger in our community, River Bend Foodbank will host its inaugural Women Fighting Hunger Event, Thursday, March 28, 2019, 5:30 p.m., at Rhythm City Casino, Davenport. The cost to attend the event is $45 for individuals, or $400 for an advance table of 10. All proceeds will support programming and initiatives that feed hungry children.

19 Dec 2018

The Moline Foundation Announces the Sherrard Academic Foundation Scholarship Award Deadline

By The Moline Foundation

Scholarship now offered through The Moline Foundation

Five $1,000 Sherrard Academic Foundation scholarships plus two $750 Allen Holdsworth scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors from Sherrard High School through the Sherrard Academic Foundation in 2019.

19 Dec 2018

Putnam youth learning series offers area students a chance to explore technology, paleontology and anthropology in 2019

By Kevin Smith

As the new year approaches, registration has opened for the Putnam’s Explorers, a monthly youth enrichment series, which will cover science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) themes, as well as paleontology and anthropology.

The spring semester of the Explorers/Explorers Jr. workshops kick off Jan. 5 with the World Travelers program and continue during the first Saturdays of each month through May 4.

19 Dec 2018

Link New IPTV to Premiere Fourth Season of Kids Clubhouse Adventures in January

By News from The Link

Iowa Public Television announced today the upcoming fourth installment of its popular children's series, Kids Clubhouse Adventures. Dedicated to fun, adventure and learning, the weekly series premieres four new 30-minute episodes focused on Iowa children starting Friday, January 4, with the second half of season four to follow this summer.

18 Dec 2018

10 Tips to Help Families of Children with Special Needs Enjoy the Holidays

By Ami Neiberger-Miller

Episcopal Center for Children, a Treatment and Special Education Center in DC, Offers Advice

17 Dec 2018

On Hickory Grove Road, current lane reductions will remain in place through the end of this week

By Jennifer A. Nahra

Hickory Grove Road between Howell and Wilkes is for water main repairs.

Hickory Grove Road between Dover Court and Central Park Avenue is for emergency hydrant repairs.

Traffic is being routed head-to-head in two lanes which changes from northbound to southbound lanes. Drive with caution through the area.

17 Dec 2018

Red Cross blood donation opportunities Dec. 20-Jan. 15

By Laura McGuire

Car accidents.

Cancer treatments.

Emergency surgeries.

These things don’t stop for the holidays. Neither does the need for blood. The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to give now to help ensure blood remains available this holiday season for vital medical treatments and unforeseen emergencies.

17 Dec 2018

New Year’s Resolution to Quit Smoking? Help is Available

By Health@scottcountyiowa.com

New Year’s resolutions are common this time of year. Some are easily broken; others are sincerely made, but hard to keep. The decision to eliminate tobacco from your life is a commitment that takes self-control and support. Scott County Health Department reminds residents who have made the healthy choice to quit smoking that help and support is available through Quitline Iowa.

17 Dec 2018

Sam’s Club to make donation to the Humane Society of Scott County

By Ryan Wille

Sam’s Club will be donating over $2,500 in pet supplies on Tuesday morning to the Humane Society of Scott County.

“The need for donations increases during the winter months,” said Ryan Wille of the Humane Society of Scott County. “We tend to find more stray animals this time of year. When you feed 300 animals up to three times a day, you run through so much food so this donation is just what we needed for the holidays.”

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