11 Apr 2018

Gov. Reynolds signs 9 bills into law

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the following nine bills into law on Monday:

11 Apr 2018

Joy McMeekan named Gilda’s Club CEO as Sally Werner is promoted to CSC headquarters

By Stevie Lorenz
Gilda’s Club Quad Cities CEO Sally Werner was promoted to Senior Vice President of Affiliate Relations at Cancer Support Community, of which Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is an affiliate.
Joy McMeekan, Gilda’s Club Development Director, was named Interim Executive Director in October 2017. After an extensive external and internal candidate search, the Board of Directors named McMeekan CEO of Gilda’s Club Quad Cities effective February 19, 2018.
11 Apr 2018

Q-C STEM Scholarship Deadline is May 1

By Brandy Welvaert

STEM SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE NEARS; APPLICATIONS DUE MAY 1 FOR THOMAS K. EVANS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The deadline is nearing for a new STEM-focused scholarship in the Quad-Cities area.

Applications are due May 1, 2018 for the Thomas K. Evans Memorial Scholarship, a $5,000 award that will go to one student entering college for the first time this fall to study science, technology, engineering or math.

11 Apr 2018

Gov. Reynolds signs mental health, suicide prevention bills

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed two bills last Thursday that represent Iowa’s commitment to treating Iowans facing mental health challenges with compassion and dignity.

11 Apr 2018

Skin Cancer Prevention & Awareness Presentation

By Kelly Hendershot

DAVENPORT, IA – APRIL 2018 – Gilda’s Club will host a Skin Cancer Prevention & Awareness Presentation on Tuesday, April 24 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at Gilda’s Club (1234 E River Dr., Davenport). This presentation includes dinner and is open to the general public. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Iowa. Anyone can get skin cancer, but most cases can be prevented by practicing sun safety and avoiding tanning beds and devices. Presenter Dr. Jill Lightfoot will discuss:

11 Apr 2018

Local Association Hosts Forum for Small Business Leaders

By Ben Wildner

Rock Island Arsenal/April 3rd 2018: The National Defense Industrial Association’s (NDIA) Iowa-Illinois Chapter is committed to growing local, small businesses. To bolster these efforts, NDIA will be hosting their first ever educational seminar at the Arsenal Island Golf Course and Clubhouse on Thursday, April 12th from 11:30am – 1pm.

11 Apr 2018

Tom Miller joins lawsuit to block Census Bureau from demanding citizenship information

By Lynn Hicks

Group of 18 attorneys general, six cities challenge Trump administration

DES MOINES — Attorney General Tom Miller — part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, six cities and the bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors — filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration from demanding citizenship information in the 2020 decennial Census.

11 Apr 2018

Applications available for the 2018 Mississippi Valley Fair Queen Contest

By Phil Roberts

Davenport, Iowa (April 3, 2018) – Applications are now available for the 2018 Mississippi Valley Fair Queen Contest.

The winner of the contest will reign during the fair, which is being held July 31 to Aug. 5, and will assist with various fair activities during the week. The winner also will represent Scott County and the Mississippi Valley Fair at the Iowa State Fair’s queen competition. The Iowa State Fair takes place Aug. 9-19, 2018.

11 Apr 2018

Celebrate National Autism Awareness Month with the area's ONLY sensory-friendly film series!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
11 Apr 2018

Davenport hospital details warning signs of life-threatening symptoms after synthetic marijuana use

By Shelby Shepherd, KWQC

QUAD CITIES (KWQC) – Three people have died in Illinois after using synthetic cannabinoids, more commonly known as “synthetic marijuana” or “fake pot.”

Health officials say some of the products have been mixed with rat poison. The chemical poisons the blood and causes people to bleed out if they are not treated in time.

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