11 Apr 2018

Single Vehicle Accident with Fatality

By Sergeant Josh Wall

***UPDATE***

On April 11, 2018 the Scott County Sheriffs Office responded to a fatality accident at the intersection of 240th Avenue and 290th Street south of McCausland. The deceased driver of the vehicle has been identified as Chad Alan Soenksen, 42, of Clinton, Iowa. Soenksen was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic Ambulance.

11 Apr 2018

What Doesn’t Kill You: One Writer's (Sometimes Crazy) Dedication to Getting it Right at Davenport Library

By Michael Priest

Join us at Fairmount (3000 N. Fairmount Street) on Tuesday, April 24 at 6pm for an evening with New York Times Bestselling Author, April Henry, who Booklist has called "... a leading light in YA mystery." Henry will give her presentation, "What Doesn’t Kill You: One Writer's (Sometimes Crazy) Dedication to Getting it Right" which will be followed by a book signing.

11 Apr 2018

Grassley Youth Summit Engages Students in Federal Judiciary

By Grassley Press

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA –  Friday, April 6, 2018 -  Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today hosted a youth summit in Cedar Rapids which focused on the federal judiciary and its impact on daily lives. Students and educators from more than 20 schools throughout Northeast Iowa were in attendance to hear from and ask questions of Grassley, as well as Judge Michael J. Melloy of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and Chief Judge John Jarvey of the U.S.

11 Apr 2018

Gov. Rauner signs bill to accelerate licensing for out-of-state teachers

By Rachel Bold

SPRINGFIELD (Apr. 6, 2018) — Governor Bruce Rauner today signed legislation that makes it easier for teachers with out-of-state credentials to get licensed in Illinois. SB 863 is effective immediately.

“Our state needs to have ready access to qualified teachers,” Rauner said. “This law will help our schools meet shortages and fill other academic needs.”

11 Apr 2018

Q & A: U.S.-China Trade Relations With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q:  Why is China targeting U.S. farm goods with double digit tariff proposals?

11 Apr 2018

Rauner calls on General Assembly to pass balanced budget, no new taxes

By Rachel Bold

CHICAGO (Apr. 9, 2018) – Governor Bruce Rauner today framed his legislative agenda for the upcoming session of the Illinois General Assembly around two key imperatives: a truly balanced, full-year FY19 budget. To start the process, Rauner asked House and Senate leaders to meet with him to agree on budget basics like certifying FY19 revenues and spending within the state’s means.

11 Apr 2018

Scott Community College (SCC) is hosting a Career Fair for the community - Wednesday, April 18th

By Lysa Hegland

Please dress to impress, bring your resume and plan to meet with employers at this public event.  There is no fee for the public to attend.  More than sixty businesses will be at the Belmont Campus from 10 a.m. – 1p.m.  There will be employers in both the Student Life Center Rm. 2300 (inside Door #5) and in the Career Technical Education Building (inside Door A1) at 500 Belmont Road. 

Businesses signed-up to attend, include: 

10 Apr 2018

Iowa “anti-sanctuary city bill” signed today is unconstitutional

By Veronica Lorson Fowler

The following can be attributed to Rita Bettis, ACLU of Iowa Legal Director. Photo and ACLU logo attached.

09 Apr 2018

Mrs. B's School of Art Joins Beréskin Gallery and Art Academy

By Pat Bereskin
Pat Bereskin, Mrs. B, was drawn to art at a very young age. She was 4-years-old when she started copying things she saw. As she grew up, she was inspired by the Winky Dink and Captain Kagaroo TV shows along with some of her Bettendorf school teachers. She remembers having a horrible experience in 3rd grade and knew that she could do a better job than the 48-year-old teacher that led the class. She was also inspired by Sarajane Organ Boyd Fellin, an art teacher who loved her job.
09 Apr 2018

Women Food and Agriculture Network's Annual Conference Call for Proposals Open!

By Women Food and Agriculture Network

The  2018 WFAN Annual Conference will be held Nov. 2 - 3  in Des Moines, IA, at the Holiday Inn Downtown. This year's conference theme is Stepping Into Action: Changing Foodscapes through Individual and Community Power. 

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