20 Apr 2018

Mississippi Valley Blues Society presents Southern California American Roots Blues Band Orphan Jon & The Abandoned

By Ellen Clow
The Mississippi Valley Blues Society continues to "Keep the Blues Alive" in the Quad Cities, by bringing top notch blues musicians to our area!
 
Who: Orphan Jon & The Abandoned
 
Date: Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 at 5:00pm
 
Location: Kavanaugh's Hilltop, 1228 30th Street, Rock Island, IL
19 Apr 2018

During the War Years: The Home Front and Iowa, an Author Talk with Michael Eckers at the Davenport Library

By Marketing Department - Davenport Public Library

Delve into WWII History with Michael Eckers, an author, historian, and public speaker at Main (321 Main Street) on Wednesday, May 2 at 6:00pm. The Home Front was the stage for numerous courageous and individual contributions to pursuing liberties that supported the war effort. Michael's presentation focuses on events and actions of the Home Front and Iowa communities.

There will be a book signing with Michael after the presentation.

19 Apr 2018

House Agriculture Committee concludes farm bill work without making necessary changes for young farmers

By Sue McGovern

Partisan markup yields heated debate, few amendments; NYFC calls on U.S. House to make improvements as farm bill goes to the floor

19 Apr 2018

The German American Heritage Center Hosting Big Table Events

By German American Heritage Center
The German American Heritage Center will be hosting sessions for QC's Big Table events. The center will have 3 sessions on April 20th:
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
2:30 PM
19 Apr 2018

Operation Prom 2018

By Jennifer A. Nahra

Davenport Fire Public Education Officer Lt. Zach Soliz advises that Operation Prom is Thursday, April 19, at Central High School and Friday, April 20, at North High School.   Students will be dismissed at 9:30AM and the program begins at 9:45AM both days.  At Central, the event will be staged in the south parking lot off Main Street and at North, the staging area is in the lot next to the Y.  Look for the emergency vehicles.

19 Apr 2018

Boaters can learn to have more fun on the water

By Jack Tumbleson

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering its four-week river fun course, Boating Skills & Seamanship, starting Thursday, April 26, at the Coast Guard Auxiliary Station in Sunset Marina in Rock Island.

19 Apr 2018

Putnam to bring New York film experience to the Quad Cities April 24

By Kevin Smith

New York Film Critics Series features pre-release showing of ‘The House of Tomorrow,’ broadcast interviews with filmmaker and cast

DAVENPORT, Iowa (April 19, 2018) — The Putnam aims to be the Quad Cities’ link to the newest independent films with advance showings starting April 24.

19 Apr 2018

TRAFFIC ALERT UPDATE - Divison Street Closure Between Florence & Lombard

By Tiffany Thorndike

Division St will be closed between Florence and Lombard for an emergency sewer lateral repair beginning Thursday, April 19th.

It is estimated work will be complete on or by Monday, April 23rd.

19 Apr 2018

Governor Reynolds Urges Expanded Federal Pell Grant Programs

By Brenna Smith

Gov. Kim Reynolds called for the expansion of Pell grants to more short-term certificates in high-demand fields on Monday at her administration’s weekly press conference. The governor and Lt. Gov.

19 Apr 2018

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND NAMES DOUGAL NELSON AS PRESIDENT AND CEO

By Tawnya Hambly

     Moline, IL – Junior Achievement of the Heartland announced today that Dougal Nelson has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization.  Junior Achievement (JA) is the world’s largest and fastest-growing organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices.

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