I am pleased to announce that voting for the 2018 Congressional Art Contest has begun! The high school student you select as the 2018 People’s Choice Award winner will represent Iowa’s Second District and have his or her art work displayed for one year in the tunnel leading to the U.S. Capitol. There is no doubt that it is going to be a tough choice for you to make. With so many talented artists in our high schools, you have a lot of high quality pieces to choose from.

At the Round Earth’s Imagined Corners

Mount Pleasant, Iowa: April 25, 2018 – Over 60 voices will be raised in the presentation of Iowa Wesleyan’s Spring Concert At the Round Earth’s Imagined Corners. The Iowa Wesleyan University Choir, Primae Voces and The Mount Pleasant Chorale will perform on Sunday, April 29, in University Chapel.  The performance begins at 7 pm.

On April 25 th 2018 at approximately 9:35 am a disturbance was reported outside of the front main entrance to the Scott County Courthouse. Two bailiffs from within the courthouse and a Davenport Police Officer responded. Upon arrival they encountered a subject carrying a blunt object. The situation escalated and in the process a less lethal device and a firearm were discharged by bailiffs.

Prepared Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley

Senior Member and Former Chairman, U.S. Senate Finance Committee

Early Impressions of the New Tax Law

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

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IA/IL QUAD CITIES – This year, as every year, the 12th Annual Bettendorf Rotary Lobsterfest will offer the community an evening of quality dining, friendship and support. But according to Tim Lane, President of the Bettendorf Rotary Club, the event has a unique aspect that is rarely discussed. “What many people do not realize about Lobsterfest’s proceeds,” Lane said, “is that 100 percent goes back to the community.”
The Quad Cities River Bandits, in conjunction with the Houston Astros, have announced the following changes to their roster on Wednesday.  Infielder Colton Shaver transferred from extended spring training to Quad Cities.  Infielder Roman Garcia has been placed on the 7-day disabled list.
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INF Colton Shaver transferred from extended spring training to Quad Cities
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Feb. 14, 2018 (Davenport, Iowa) – Come dressed as your favorite “Saturday Night Live” character as we celebrate Gilda Radner and her vision of providing free support, laughter and hope to those who have been impacted by cancer during the 19th annual Gilda’s Run for Laughs presented by UnityPoint Health-Trinity in the District of Rock Island on Saturday, April 28 beginning at 8am.

NHTSA Launches New Enforcement Blitz Against Drug-Impaired Driving on 4/20

MOUNT CARROLL – If you liked TLP’’s Million Dollar Quartet last fall, you’ll love Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois is pleased to open their 57th season with this popular Juke Box Musical.

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