11 May 2018

Amana Heritage Society Offers Communal Dining Experience this Summer—don’t miss out!

By Jon Childers

Middle Amana, Iowa- The Amana Heritage Society will offer a summer and fall series of unique Communal Dining Experiences at the Communal Kitchen Museum (1003 26th Ave) in Middle Amana.  Join us each month from July through September for an authentic communal meal as it was prepared and eaten during communal times in the Amana Colonies.  The first meal of the series is scheduled for 5:30 pm on Friday, May 25th.  The cost is $25 with s

11 May 2018

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley and Quad City Symphony Orchestra Community Cello Program

By Charlotte Morrison

On Tuesday, May 15, 2018 from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Moline Teen Center 1122 5th Avenue, Moline, IL, a special recital will be jointly presented by Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley (BGCMV).  This is the very first performance by students from both the Moline and Davenport clu

11 May 2018

Ministries receive grant funds

By Teresa LaBella

Churches United of the Quad City Area gratefully acknowledges the continued support of our hunger and shelter ministries by the Mary Iva Gittens Knouse Trust.

This $2,000 grant award will help us serve individuals and families at our 24 neighborhood food pantries, 3 hot meal sites and Winnie’s Place, the only emergency shelter in the Illinois Quad Cities for homeless women and children who may have survived domestic abuse.

11 May 2018

Gov. Rauner proposes tough new penalties for public corruption

By Rachel Bond

SPRINGFIELD (May 11, 2018) — On the heels of the failure of the General Assembly to advance two major initiatives to help end the culture of corruption in Illinois, Gov. Bruce Rauner and Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) today proposed giving Illinois the toughest public corruption penalties in the country to hold public officials accountable.

11 May 2018

Seventh Inning Miscue Costs River Bandits in 2-1 Loss

By Jason Kempf

Davenport, IA — A dropped fly ball with two outs in the seventh inning allowed the Lake County Captains to score the decisive run in a 2-1 win over the Quad Cities River Bandits at Modern Woodmen Park on Thursday night.

11 May 2018

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce - Friday Announcements - 05/11/18

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Bamboo Baby Boutique – 322 N. Cody Road, LeClaire. Sara Sampson, owner. Unique clothing and toys for children and babies, ages newborn to seven. Special Momma Space with special goods for pampering and essentials. Local and handmade Items.

RIBBON CUTTING!

11 May 2018

Local anti-trafficking program of Family Resources hosts Celebration of Cultures event

By Sarah Tisinger

MOLINE, Illinois  – Family Resources’ Braking Traffik anti-human trafficking program will host a Celebration of Cultures from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, at 2420 41st St. in Moline, Illinois.

Admission is free and food will be available for purchase. Celebrate diversity in the Quad Cities by enjoying presentations by local cultural groups, food vendors, raffle, and a car show by Latin Persuasion Car Club. Food vendors include Taste of Brazil, Streets of Italy, and tacos.

11 May 2018

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Ascentra Branch Expansion in Davenport

By Megan Guldenpfennig

DAVENPORT, IOWA – In celebration of the remodel of the Ascentra Credit Union branch at 1710 W. 3rd St. in Davenport, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 9 at 4 p.m. 

10 May 2018

Loebsack and Bustos’ Amendment to Establish a Center of Excellence for Advanced and Additive Manufacturing included in National Defense Authorization Bill

By Joe Hand

Loebsack and Bustos’ behind the scenes work to help bring new investment and innovation to the Rock Island Arsenal moves ahead

10 May 2018

Early Morning Fire Leads to Emergency Demolition of Historic Residence

By Jennifer A. Nahra

A historic house at 726 W. 6th St., faces emergency demolition following a house fire that Davenport firefighters battled for several hours early Thursday.

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