11 Apr 2018

"An Intimate Encounter with Nature" with Artist Mary Kline Misol and Photographer Larry Mendenhall

By Pat Beréskin
Literature, myth and poetry inspire truly unique nature paintings by Des Moines artist Mary Kline Misol.
11 Apr 2018

Gov. Reynolds signs affordable health plan bill

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Monday, April 2, 2018 -  Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill on Monday that creates affordable health plan options for Iowans who can’t afford to buy health insurance.

11 Apr 2018

Treasurer Fitzgerald Announces Deadline Draws Near to Apply for Robert D. Blue Scholarship

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (04/11/2018) (eadMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announces that the deadline to apply for a Robert D. Blue Scholarship is drawing near. Applications must be submitted online at RDBlue.org by May 10 in order to be eligible for this year's award.

11 Apr 2018

Bandits Bats Go Cold in 3-1 Loss

By Jason Kempf

Davenport, IA — The Quad Cities River Bandits offensive explosion from Monday night did not carry over into Tuesday as the Kane County Cougars evened the series at one game apiece with a 3-1 win at Modern Woodmen Park.  Four Kane County pitchers combined to limit the River Bandits to one unearned run on just two hits.

11 Apr 2018

Fair Housing Legislative Breakfast

By Anne Guffey

Place: Martin Luther King Center 630 Martin Luther King Drive Rock Island, Illinois 61201 Day: Monday, April 16th, 2018 Time: 8:30AM- 10:00AM

Food: Continental Breakfast will be served

~In celebration of Fair Housing Month~

We welcome:

A Representative of Cheri Bustos State Representative Tony McCombie State Representative Mike Halpin State Senator Neil Anderson

If you are able to attend please RSVP to the Association Office: 563-355-6655

11 Apr 2018

2018 Walcott Truckers Jamboree concerts announced

By Heather DeBaillie, Marketing Manager, Iowa 80 Truckstop

WALCOTT, IOWA -- Iowa 80 Truckstop is pleased to announce the musical acts who will take the stage to entertain attendees at this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree. “We are excited to announce these great headliners,” says Heather DeBaillie, Marketing Manager.

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.

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