06 Apr 2018

Special Olympics Illinois kicks off 50th Anniversary celebration

By Rachel Bold

First Special Olympics was held July 20, 1968, at Soldier Field in Chicago

CARBONDALE (Apr. 6, 2018) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today joined athletes and volunteers for the Special Olympics Illinois 50th Anniversary Kickoff celebrations at the Touch of Nature Environmental Center in Carbondale.

06 Apr 2018

Four Events Open To Public and Media at This Weekend’s World Conference on Saint Ambrose of Milan

By Craig DeVrieze

DAVENPORT – St. Ambrose University will host scholars from across the world in an academic exploration of its namesake saint, Saint Ambrose of Milan, beginning this afternoon, Friday April 6, and concluding on Sunday, April 8.

More than 40 scholars from all over the world will present research and dialogue during the three-day conference, “St. Ambrose of Milan: (Re-)Constructing Community.”

Four events are free and open to the public and the media.

06 Apr 2018

Akropolis Reed Quintet wraps up Visiting Artist Series this month

By Margot Day

Rock Island, Ill.  – Monday, April 16, 2018               

Akropolis Reed Quintet will be in residence April 16-27, as the final artist in the 2017-2018 Visiting Artist Series from Quad City Arts.

06 Apr 2018

Enter for a chance to WIN 4 Gold Circle Tickets!

By ourquadcities.com

Act fast! The contest ends April 23, 2017!

06 Apr 2018

Mississippi Bend AEA duo selected as Innovator Creator award-winners

By Whitney Smith

Cindy Cavanagh and Teresa Wyant from Mississippi Bend AEA have been selected for the Innovative Creator Award by Iowa’s Area Education Agencies. The team received the award during a presentation at the AEA Boards of Directors’ Conference on April 5. This is the second year for the awards and it is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate outstanding candidates for their contributions to education and the AEA system.

06 Apr 2018

Grassley, Goodlatte, Leahy Urge Trump Administration to Finalize EB-5 Regulatory Reforms

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – In a joint letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security, Senate and House Judiciary Committee chairmen Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and former Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) urged the swift implementation of regulations that would drastically curtail the amount of fraud and abuse that has become common in the EB-5 regional center program.

 

 

06 Apr 2018

Carrier Leads Kernels to 2-0 Win over River Bandits on Opening Night

By Jason Kempf

Davenport, IA —  Shane Carrier’s sacrifice fly in the first inning and solo home run in the fourth was enough to carry the Cedar Rapids Kernels to a 2-0 victory over the Quad Cities River Bandits in the opening game of the season for both teams on Thursday night at Modern Woodmen Park. 

06 Apr 2018

TaxSlayer Center Announces 2018-19 Hockey Season Ticket Drive

By Stephani Nagle
The TaxSlayer Center has announced they will begin a 2018-19 Hockey season ticket renewal drive beginning Friday, April 6, 2018 at 10am.  Fans are asked to visit the TaxSlayer Center Box Office to place a FULLY REFUNDABLE $25.00 deposit per seat. There will also be a sign-up table on the concourse at the April 6 and 7 Quad City Mallards games.
 
06 Apr 2018

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Friday Announcements - 04/06/2018

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Breakfast at Berrie’s – 1295 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire. Lindsey Lenare, owner. Country Style Breakfast Restaurant. 563-729-1374.

 

RIBBON CUTTING!

06 Apr 2018

Tyson Responds to Environmental Campaign and Public Pressure, Addresses Pollution in Supply Chain

By Allison Conwell

Company announces new feed and grain sourcing policies

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