26 Mar 2018

Loebsack’s Rural Wireless Access Act Signed into Law

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after his legislation, the Rural Wireless Access Act, was signed into law by President Trump. This bipartisan bill was incorporated in the FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act, which was passed by both the House and Senate and signed into law last week.

26 Mar 2018

Conservation & Science Speaker Series Continues

By Niabi Zoo
Each month, the Niabi Zoo hosts scientists discussing real issues in zoology, conservation, veterinary medicine, ecology, animal behavior, horticulture and more. These are presentations by people with specialized and deep knowledge of species and issues that are related to the natural world.
 
26 Mar 2018

Governor Reynolds to Proclaim April as Safe Digging Month

By Ben Booth

Des Moines, Iowa (March 26, 2018) - Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds will meet with representatives from Iowa One Call (IOC) and Common Ground Iowa (CGI) on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the State Capitol to officially sign the "April is Safe Digging Month" proclamation.

26 Mar 2018

Diamond Vogel Paint and Keep Iowa Beautiful Announce 2018 Grant Awards

By Gerald Schnepf

Diamond Vogel Paint and Keep Iowa Beautiful announced the grant awards for the 2018 Paint Iowa Beautiful program. The program provides free paint to a wide variety of public service projects throughout Iowa. This year, and 2019, Diamond Vogel agreed to expand the paint allocation to include Iowa's 70 state parks. 2020 will mark the 100th anniversary of Iowa's state park system.

26 Mar 2018

City of Davenport will observe Good Friday as a holiday on Friday, March 30, 2018.

By Tiffany Thorndike

All City of Davenport offices & Public Works Center will be closed. Police Department front desk and records office will be closed. Library Main, Fairmount and Eastern branches will be closed. Parks & Recreation administrative offices will be closed. River’s Edge will be open from 7am – 9:30pm, front desk will be open from 7am – 7pm. Public skate is offered from 11am – 1p and 6pm – 8pm. Vander Veer Conservatory will be open from 10am – 4pm. The conservatory will also be open Easter

26 Mar 2018

Gov. Reynolds designates March 26-30 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation designating March 26-30, 2018, as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa. Gov. Reynolds, along with Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, state and local emergency management officials and the National Weather Service, highlighted the importance of severe weather preparedness at the administration’s press conference on Monday.

26 Mar 2018

Bingo! Credit Island.

By Friends of Credit Island Park
Progressive Jackpot plus at least $1,500.00 in payouts.
Every Wednesday
Doors & Kitchen open at 4 p.m. Games start at 6 p.m.
18 and older. No outside food or drink
23 Mar 2018

Speed Painting event at the Muscatine Art Center Cancelled

By Lynn Bartenhagen

The Muscatine Art Center is cancelling the portrait painting event this Saturday, March 24, due to the expected winter weather. Please, watch for rescheduling of artist Rose Frantzen painting at a later date.   Faces of Iowa State opened February 15 at the Muscatine Art Center and will be on view through April 15, 2018. Visit https://www.museums.iastate.edu/art/exhibitions to see additional tour dates.

23 Mar 2018

Secretary Perdue Statement Regarding the Death of Zell Miller

By USDA Office of Communications

(Washington, D.C., March 23, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement regarding the passing of Zell Miller:

22 Mar 2018

New Learning Opportunities for March at Rock Island Library

By Lisa Lockheart

Spring into Learning at your Rock Island Library

[Rock Island, IL:] The final week of March brings more unique learning opportunities for adults and families at Rock Island Public Library.

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