13 Sep 2018

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train’s return to the Davenport riverfront in December

By Teresa Labella

Children enjoying the sights and sounds of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train’s return to the Davenport riverfront in December and homeless children sheltered at Winnie’s Place will have a little something extra in their goodie bags this year, thanks to a generous $200 gift by the Junior Donations Committee of SSAB of Iowa, Inc.

Churches United of the Quad City Area gratefully acknowledges and accepts this contribution from our corporate partner in Muscatine.

13 Sep 2018

Mississippi River Cities & Towns Initiative to Hold Annual Meeting in Quad Cities Mayors to Host Press Conference on September 19, 2018

By Jim Gwinner

WHAT:

13 Sep 2018

Iowa’s Medicaid Managed Care program is deeply flawed; corrective action is needed

By Richard Clark

One thing I’ll never understand is why some public officials insist that everything is OK when there is evidence to the contrary. Where is the wisdom in denying obvious truths?

Unfortunately, that’s exactly where we find ourselves with Iowa’s Medicaid Managed Care program. It’s time to face the truth and take corrective action. 

12 Sep 2018

September is National Puppy Mill Awareness Month

By Jean & Ron Regenwether

Local volunteers with Animal Advocates QC are recognizing National Puppy Mill Awareness Month by hosting a free viewing of the documentary DOG BY DOG followed by discussion on the nation’s puppy mill issue.

The event will take place on Saturday, September 29 beginning at 1 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. The discussion following the film will be led by Mindi Callison, founder and executive director of Bailing Out Benji, based in Ames, Iowa.

12 Sep 2018

LIFE'S BETTER WHEN YOU'RE LAUGHING!

By Quad City Symphony Orchestra

On September 27th gather your family and friends for an evening of food, fun, and laughter!

12 Sep 2018

The Moline Foundation Appoints New Program Director for Workforce Development

By The Moline Foundation

The Moline Foundation announces the hiring of Susan Zelnio as the Program Director, Workforce Development for The Moline Foundation. Her primary responsibility will be to administer the nine-year old regional career exploration program, “Career Cruising Quad Cities.”

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! 

 

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