12 Sep 2018

September 13th, is Hunger Action Day.

By Jennifer Schroder

River Bend Foodbank has the following events occurring:

12 Sep 2018

Local Health Partners Share Findings and Invite Public Comment on the 2018 Community Health Assessment

By Nicole Carkner

A comprehensive community health report shows fewer Quad Cities residents are dying from heart disease and strokes, but a high percentage of area adults remain above a healthy weight.

12 Sep 2018

EXHIBITION CLOSING RECEPTION

By Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts

CONTEMPORARY FEMINISM:
A CONVERSATION WITH SHEILA PEPE AND PEGGY JONES
Saturday, September 15 | 2–5 PM

12 Sep 2018

Tell Us What To Build Next By Taking Our Survey

By Quad City Botanical Center

Help us celebrate 20 years by giving us your opinion on what you would like to see added to the gardens.

Take the survey to vote on the development of future exhibits and amenities and tell us how you use the gardens. 

Complete the survey to receive a $1 off admission coupon and be entered to win one of 20 memberships.

It’s our 20th year so help us plan for the next 20 years! 

 

12 Sep 2018

Thank You for a Successful Fall Frolic!

By German American Center

Turner Exhibit Closing

11 Sep 2018

Item of Interest Flood Update 9.10.18

By Jennifer A. Nahra

The river’s crest was significantly reduced over the weekend.  The Mississippi River crested at 15.41 FT on Sunday, September 9 and is expected to drop to 14 FT by Sunday, September 16

 at this time.

The current river level is 15.41 FT.

Based on the current river level and crest projection, the following flood impacts and measures have been or will occur in the coming days. 

Roads

11 Sep 2018

Challenge 5 Day Thurs. Sept. 13

By Jennifer Walker

What: Every student at every school in the Quad Cities is challenged to attend school on September 13. We’re trying to beat last year’s Quad Cities-wide attendance rate of 96.1% on Challenge 5 Day.
When: Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 9 a.m.
Where: Virgil Grissom Elementary School, 500 Lost Grove Rd, Princeton, IA
Who: All school superintendents are joining together in the effort to encourage all students to “Strive for Less than 5” absences this school year.

11 Sep 2018

Hispanic Chamber Multicultural Speaker Series to feature Angela Cervantes, Award-winning author, “The importance of telling our stories”

By Hispanic Chamber

Quad Cities, IA/IL — The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is honored to present the beloved and award-winning author of several fiction novels as part of the 2018-2019 Multicultural Speaker 

11 Sep 2018

Reynolds, Hubbell Campaigns Agree to Debates

By Hubbell Press

Republican Governor Kim Reynolds and Democratic candidate Fred Hubbell have agreed to three gubernatorial debates. The debates will feature the Democratic and Republican nominees in Des Moines, Sioux City, and Davenport. The campaigns have accepted invitations from hosts for the following dates and locations:

Wednesday, October 10th, 2018

KCCI and the Des Moines Register

Time: 7:00-8:00pm

Location: Des Moines

11 Sep 2018

Get to Goodwill® for Unique Halloween Costumes, Incredible Value

By Goodwill of the Heartland

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