14 Mar 2018

Iowa’s Reported Human Trafficking Cases Increased in 2017

By Brandon Bouchard

Polaris releases annual National Human Trafficking Hotline data; 13% jump in cases nationwide

14 Mar 2018

Imagination Station is coming Saturday

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, IL – WQPT, Quad Cities PBS is hosting Imagination Station on March 17. 

Tickets “sold out” in 24 hours with 4,000 tickets distributed. The free family friendly event takes place on the campus of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities.

14 Mar 2018

Prescribed burn planned at Illiniwek Forest Preserve today, March 14 at 1 p.m.

By Brianna Aust

Woodlands, wetlands and prairies native to the Midwest depend on periodic prescribed fires for long-term survival. Fire helps to rejuvenate growth of native grasses and flowers, and controls the growth of unwanted invasive plant species. 

After inspecting the site, acquiring permits and reviewing safety precautions with all involved, Illiniwek Forest Preserve will conduct multiple burns on the forest preserve property.

14 Mar 2018

Dance Me a Story: Shel Silverstein Poems at the Davenport Library

By Michael Priest

Join dancers from Ballet Quad Cities for an hour of movement and music as we bring the poetry of Shel Silverstein to life. Meet us at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street) on Thursday, March 29 at 6:00pm. Reading has never been so much fun as everyone learns to “dance me a story.”

14 Mar 2018

The Moline Foundation Announces Grant Deadline

By Jennifer von Kaenel, CFRE
A grants submission deadline has been announced by The Moline Foundation. Non-profit, designated as 501(c)(3) organizations are encouraged to apply. The organizations must serve the citizens of Moline and the surrounding region, including the Quad Cities region.
           
All materials necessary to receive funds are due in The Moline Foundation offices by
14 Mar 2018

The Moline Foundation Announces New Board Member

By Jennifer von Kaenel, CFRE
Moline, Illinois - The Moline Foundation announces the appointment of a new member to its Board of Directors.
Debi Becht, Moline, will serve a five-year term as a member of The Moline Foundation Board of Directors.
A Nurse Practitioner, Becht has lived in Moline for nearly 40 years. She is also the co-founder of the Good Samaritan Free Clinic, a non-profit health clinic formerly operated in Moline and East Moline.
14 Mar 2018

College Savings Iowa Rated Top 5 College Savings Plan

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (03/14/2018) (readMedia)-- Forbes online has declared College Savings Iowa as one of the five best 529 college savings plans in the country. "According to the Personal Finance section of Forbes online*, College Savings Iowa is one of the best performing 529 plan in the country and is in the top five nationally based on 10-year returns," State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald said.

14 Mar 2018

Daniel Biss issues statement on Bruce Rauner's veto of Gun Dealer Licensing Bill

By Tom Elliott

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Today, Daniel Biss released the following statement in response to Governor Bruce Rauner’s decision to veto the Gun Dealer’s Licensing Bill:

14 Mar 2018

Rauner vetoes onerous gun store regulation

By Rachel Bold

Asks legislative leaders to join in broader effort to address crime prevention, school safety and mental health

14 Mar 2018

Iowa Students Receive 2018 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Scholarship Award at Boys State Basketball Tournament

By Lori Ristau

JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 12, 2018) - Four Iowa high school students received the 2018 Iowa Bankers Association's Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa High School Boys State Basketball Tournament on March 9 in Des Moines. One student from each class received a $1,000 scholarship from the Iowa Bankers Association to the college of his choice. Scholarship recipients included: * Class 1A: Kyle Barnes, Saint Albert Catholic High School, Council Bluffs

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