02 Mar 2018

Quad Cities Erg Showdown – Indoor Rowing Challenge

By Jill Weitzel

This Saturday, March 3, 2018, rowers of all ages (beginning in preschool) and all skill levels will compete in the Quad Cities Erg Showdown. The indoor rowing challenge which is hosted by Rivermont Collegiate in partnership with Y Quad Cities Rowing will be in the gym on the Rivermont campus. Rowers from across the Quad Cities and the Chicago area will compete in the Jr 2k, Jr Lightweight, Jr Novice 2k, several 4x500 meter races, and much more. It promises to be an exciting day.

02 Mar 2018

QUAD CITY ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE COUNCIL 56th Annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet Held

By Chris Cournoyer

$68,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 17 Area High School Students Pursuing STEM Degrees and Awards presented to local Professionals

02 Mar 2018

Daniel Biss shares middle-class vision for Illinois while Pritzker, Kennedy recycle stale attacks

By Tom Elliott

CHICAGO, Ill. -- At tonight's debate, JB Pritzker launched hollow, hypocritical attacks against Daniel Biss, the only progressive middle-class candidate in the race with a record of supporting working families.

Biss on Pritzker’s hypocritical pension reform attacks

02 Mar 2018

Milan's Nathan Kelly Achieves Milestone in Nursing Program

By Amy McFadden

DANVILLE, IL (03/02/2018)-- Lakeview College of Nursing recently held a ceremony to recognize students who achieved the transition into clinical practice within their bachelor's degree nursing program.

Nathan Kelly of Milan, IL, was one of the students who received a white coat during the celebration.

02 Mar 2018

Peeps Diorama Contest at the Davenport Library

By Michael Priest

Celebrate spring with the Library’s first ever Peeps Diorama Contest! Make a shoebox-sized diorama based on a book of your choice, using marshmallow Peeps. Entries can be turned in from Monday, March 19 through Saturday March 31 at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) where they will be on display. A winner will be chosen by the library staff on Monday, April 2 and will receive a prize!

02 Mar 2018

100 Great Iowa Nurses Announces 2018 Honorees

By Cassie Raasch

Iowa City, IA (March 1, 2018) – The 100 Great Iowa Nurses program is proud to announce the 2018 honorees have been selected and posted online. Nurses selected for this honor represent many sectors of health care, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and school and office nurses.

01 Mar 2018

Spiritual Direction for Grief

By Kelly Hendershot

with Elaine K. Olson, Certified Spiritual Director & Licensed Professional Counselor Davenport, IA – March 2018 –Gilda’s Club and Genesis Grief Support are co-hosting a Spiritual Direction for Grief workshop with Elaine K. Olson on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Gilda’s Club (1234 E. River Drive, Davenport).

01 Mar 2018

Titans of trivia to face off during Putnam contest of knowledge

By Kevin Smith

Teams welcome for a test of sports trivia and beyond

DAVENPORT (Feb. 26, 2018) — Teams of sports whizzes and all-around trivia pros will clash to assert their trivia dominance on Saturday, March 3, during a friendly contest centered on sports knowledge and more at the Putnam Museum and Science Center.

01 Mar 2018

FIVE FACTS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY

By Jewell Colbert

Most people know at least something about Social Security. For decades, Social Security has been providing valuable information and tools to help you build financial security. Here’s your opportunity to find out a little more, with some lesser-known facts about Social Security.

1. Social Security pays benefits to children.

01 Mar 2018

Governor takes bill action on Feb 28, 2018

By Rachel Bold

SPRINGFIELD (Feb. 28, 2018) – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bill: 

Bill No.: HB 768

An Act Concerning Education

Action: Vetoed

Note: Veto message below.

 

February 28, 2018

To the Honorable Members of

The Illinois House of Representatives,

100th General Assembly:

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