28 Sep 2018

Gordmans Funds Back-to-School Projects through Donation Campaign with DonorsChoose.org

By Kristen Whitman

A recent month-long giving campaign initiated by Gordmans through its partnership with DonorsChoose.org provided close to $50,000 in funding for classroom projects across Gordmans’ 59 store markets that participated in the back-to-school campaign. Through Gordmans’ gThanks program, store guests were given the opportunity to make a pin-pad donation at checkout during the back-to-school shopping season.

28 Sep 2018

Conference on tree care for landowners

By News from the Link

IOWA CITY, Iowa (Sept. 28, 2018)- Tree experts are hoping to guide landowners on how to care for the trees in their woodlands during the upcoming Backyard Forest Conference.

On Saturday, October 6 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., join Trees Forever, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service for a day of workshops at the Johnson County ISU Extension Office in Iowa City.

28 Sep 2018

City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting for October 3, 2018

By Jackie Holecek

The City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting for October 3, 2018 is available at the following link: https://davenport.novusagenda.com/AgendaPublic/MeetingsResponsive.aspx?meetingType=2

27 Sep 2018

Loud Thunder Road closed due to construction on Lake George

By Brianna Aust

A portion of Loud Thunder Road is closed due to the improvements being made on the spillway and dam on Lake George in Loud Thunder Forest Preserve.

The middle portion of Loud Thunder Road will be closed for the duration of construction, expected to be completed mid-December.

27 Sep 2018

Ernst, Grassley Introduce Bill to Ensure Quality Care for Veterans

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Today, Sens. Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley of Iowa, along with Sens. John Boozman of Arkansas and Orrin Hatch of Utah, introduced the Ensuring Quality Care for Our Veterans Act.

27 Sep 2018

Appropriations Process Still Broken

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

Congress has passed a minibus appropriations bill containing two of the 12 appropriations bills and a continuing resolution until December 7 covering any appropriations bills that have not yet been passed. The minibus now goes to the President for his signature. Last week, the President signed a separate minibus containing three of the 12 bills.

27 Sep 2018

Turtle Island Quartet in residence Oct. 1-6

By Margot Day

Turtle Island Quartet will be in residence Oct. 1-6 through this year’s Visiting Artist Series from Quad City Arts.

Winners of the 2006 and 2008 GRAMMY Awards for Best Classical Crossover category, Turtle Island is notable among string quartets for their unique focus on improvising and playing in jazz styles.

27 Sep 2018

TERROR AT SKELLINGTON MANOR celebrating 25 years of terror

By Penni Steen

THEATRE OF THE MACABRE TO OPEN SEPTEMBER 28

25 Sep 2018

MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE SUMMER GRADS LIST

By Link - Jenny Welp Thomas

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (Sept. 24, 2018) - Morningside College conferred 29 bachelor's degrees and 121 master's degrees in August.

25 Sep 2018

Pioneer Village Harvest Moon Song & Dance Fest

By Amber Sullivan

Enjoy 100 years of rural American music at Scott County Conservation’s 5th annual “Pioneer Village Harvest Moon Song & Dance Fest” on Sunday, Sept 30, 2018 from 1-5. Gates open at noon. Admission is $6.00 adults, $3.00 children, under 5 free.

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