20 Apr 2018

Earth Day Conference: Stewards of the Earth - 2018 Manning Lecture at Iowa Wesleyan University

By Lori Baerg

Earth Day Conference:  Stewards of the Earth

2018 Manning Lecture at Iowa Wesleyan University

Mount Pleasant, Iowa: April 17, 2018 - The Clifford and Maxine Manning Annual Speaker Series brings a distinguished speaker in religion to Iowa Wesleyan University each year. The 2018 Manning Lecture:  “Eco-Librium: A new Stewardship of Creation” will commence Sunday, April 22nd at 1:30 pm in University Chapel on Iowa Wesleyan University's campus.

20 Apr 2018

Iowa receives $50.9 million tobacco payment

By Lynn Hicks

Since 1999, state has received more than $1.2 billion through agreement

DES MOINES – Tobacco companies involved in the 1998 landmark settlement transferred about $50.9 million to the state treasury on Thursday.

20 Apr 2018

Reynolds Prioritizes Out of State Fundraiser Over Iowa Taxpayers

By Tess Seger
Questions remain unanswered about Reynolds’ method of travel.  
20 Apr 2018

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Friday Announcements - 04/20/2018

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.

 

20 Apr 2018

River Bandits One-Hit Chiefs, Win 2-1 on Walk-Off Wild Pitch

By Jason Kempf

Davenport, IA — Four Quad Cities River Bandits pitchers combined to throw a one-hitter over 10 innings as the Bandits earned a walk-off 2-1 victory in extra frames on Thursday night against Peoria.  A bases loaded wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th allowed Michael Papierski to score the winning run in front of 1,477 fans at Modern Woodmen Park. 

20 Apr 2018

Free Comic Book Day at the Davenport Library

By Michael Priest

Join us at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Saturday, May 5 beginning at 2pm as we celebrate Free Comic Book Day! We'll have games, trivia, and free comic books to give away! Come dressed as your favorite comic book character and join in on the fun.

Special thanks to Mellow Blue Planet for donating free comics.

20 Apr 2018

Quad Cities River Bandits Roster Update - 4/19/18

By Jason Kempf
The Quad Cities River Bandits, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, have announced the following changes to their roster on Friday.  RHP Cesar Rosado has been transferred from Tri-City to Quad Cities.  RHP J.B. Bukauskas has been transferred from Quad Cities to Tri-City. 
 
Addition:
RHP Cesar Rosado transferred from Tri-City to Quad Cities
 
Subtraction:
20 Apr 2018

Japan market unleashes new opportunity for Iowa farmers

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a statement on Friday following news that Japan will open its market to U.S. ethanol:

“Today is a great day for Iowa farmers and our state’s renewable fuels industry. With Japan opening its market to U.S. ethanol, Iowa can further expand our trade opportunities in that region of the world.

20 Apr 2018

Kenneth H. McKay Center for Breast Health Earns Center of Excellence Recognition

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Dec. 19, 2018 – The Kenneth H. McKay Center for Breast Health at Genesis has received the highest level of recognition from National Quality Measures for Breast Health (NQMBC).

The Kenneth H. McKay Center for Breast Health is only the second center in Iowa and is the only center in the region to earn recognition as a Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence. Only 53 centers nationally have earned the recognition.

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

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