09 Nov 2018

Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Celebrates 20th Anniversary Community is invited to join with them in celebration on Friday, November 9

By Steve Lorenz

Friday, November 9, 2018 marks the official start to Gilda’s Club Quad Cities’ 20th year. To celebrate achieving this special milestone, the community is invited to join with them in celebration on Friday, November 9 from 6 – 9pm at the Redstone Room; 129 Main St, Davenport.

The evening will consist of a cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres and cake mixed with live music courtesy of the “Quad City SNL Band” featuring members of the “Candymakers.”

09 Nov 2018

Ascentra Credit Union is Giving $10,000 in Scholarships to Area Students

By Megan Guldenpfennig

Ascentra Credit Union is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year for their annual scholarship competition.  A total of $10,000 in scholarships will be awarded to ten of their members to help offset the costs of attending a college or university. Scholarships will be awarded as follows:

·         Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school students planning to enter college

09 Nov 2018

Joint Work Session of the City Council and Riverfront Improvement Commission - November 13th, 3:30 PM

By Jackie Holecek

On Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. the City Council and Riverfront Improvement Commission will hold a Joint Work Session.  The agenda is available at the following link:https://davenport.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/MeetingsResponsive.aspx?meetingType=12

 

08 Nov 2018

Hospitality Employee of the Year

By Harry Lunt

Whitney Jensen, the Front Desk Supervisor at Hotel Blackhawk (and previously at Hotel Blackhawk’s sister hotel, The Current Iowa) was awarded the 2018 Spirit of Hospitality Employee of the Year Award from the Iowa Lodging Association in Des Moines this past weekend.

With associate’s like Whitney, it is clear to see why Hotel Blackhawk (part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection Hotels) is the #1 rated hotel in Iowa by U.S. News & World Report. 

08 Nov 2018

Secretary Pate, Hy-Vee partner for “Honor A Veteran” program in conjunction with Veterans Day

By Kevin Hall

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and Hy-Vee are joining forces to pay tribute to Iowa’s military veterans. Hy-Vee stores celebrate Veterans Day each year by offering a free breakfast to all veterans and active-duty military members as a way of thanking them for their service.

08 Nov 2018

Promotional Ceremony

By Tim Lane

On Friday, November 9th at 0900, the Scott County Sheriff's Office will hold a Swearing In Ceremony in the Sheriff's Office Conference Room on the second floor of the Scott County Courthouse. Curt Wilson, Christopher Laye, Douglass Adams and Jonathon Johnson have been hired as the newest deputy sheriffs for Scott County.

06 Nov 2018

HOLIDAY CLOSING – VETERANS DAY

By Tiffany Thorndike

City of Davenport will observe Veterans Day as a holiday on Monday, November 12th, 2018.

All City of Davenport offices & the Public Works Center will be closed.

Police Department front desk and records office will be closed.

Library Main, Fairmount and Eastern branches will be closed.

Parks and Recreation administrative offices will be closed.

Rivers Edge will be open with normal business hours.

Vander Veer Conservatory will be closed.

06 Nov 2018

Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation 3D' erupts onto the Putnam's GIANT Screen Saturday

By Kelly Smith

“Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation 3D” will erupt in the Putnam Museum and Science Center’s GIANT Screen Theater Saturday. An exclusive members-only preview party that includes volcano-themed family fun will take place on Friday.

06 Nov 2018

BEWARE OF SCAMMERS PRETENDING TO BE FROM SOCIAL SECURITY

By KC.ACT.

In the digital age, frauds and scams are an unfortunate part of doing business online. During the holiday season, Social Security has traditionally seen a spike in phishing scams, and we want to protect you as best we can.

06 Nov 2018

Today is the most important day of the year

By Illinois Votes

Today is Election Day! Most polls close at 7 pm so don't delay. Not sure who to vote for? Get in-depth candidate information. Still have questions? Give us a call at (312) 427-8330.

Your polling place may have changed after early voting. Be sure to look up your election day polling place with Illinois Votes before you leave the house today!

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