01 Mar 2018

One Human Family to Distribute Signs and Flyers for a Welcoming Community

By Rev. Rich Hendricks

February 28, 2018 – QUAD CITIES – “It is time for us to step up our game,” says One Human Family QCA co-founder, Rev. Rich Hendricks of the Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities. “Too many of our neighbors have been burdened with messages of hate from white supremacists.

01 Mar 2018

UPS Honors Iowa Drivers for 25 Years of Safe Driving

By UPS Public Relations

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced that 21 elite drivers from Iowa are among 1,582 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving.  

01 Mar 2018

Kwik Star Convenience Stores are Title Sponsor of Quad Cities Criterium for 2018 and 2019

By John Harrington

Kwik Star Criterium set for Monday, May 28

VILLAGE OF EAST DAVENPORT, Iowa, February 26, 2017 – The Quad Cities Criterium, an annual Memorial Day weekend tradition run by the Quad Cities Bicycle Club, will be known as the Kwik Star Criterium this year and 2019 as Kwik Trip, Inc. has re-signed as title sponsor.

01 Mar 2018

Illinois is 1st to Launch Youth Jobless Task Force

By Laurie Glenn
NEW IL STATE TASK FORCE LAUNCHES ATTACK ON JOBLESS YOUTH
Business Leaders Join Legislators to Offer Employment Solutions at Youth Hearing on March 2nd 
 
WHAT: Illinois, the first and so far the only state to take this step, is tackling youth unemployment with a newly minted, bi-partisan State Task Force on Developing Opportunities for Youth and Young Adults Who Are Jobless and Out-of-School.
 
01 Mar 2018

Florida Georgia Line and Earth, Wind & Fire Added to the Iowa State Fair Grandstand

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (02/26/2018) (readMedia)-- The 6th and 7th Acts have been announced for the 2018 Iowa State Fair and they keep getting better and better! Country smash duo, Florida Georgia Line brings their multi-platinum sound to the Iowa State Fair on the final night of the 2018 Fair, Sunday, August 19. Decades spanning, chart toppers Earth, Wind & Fire take the stage on Thursday, August 16.

01 Mar 2018

HPV vaccinations in Iowa adolescents are above the national average

By Teresa Roof

New Blue Cross® Blue Shield® Association study shows 31 percent received first dose by age 13

01 Mar 2018

Join the Best Sellers Club at the Davenport Library!

By Michael Priest

Want to receive the hottest new releases from your favorite authors hassle-free? The Davenport Public Library has you covered with the Best Sellers Club!

Choose your favorites from a list of over 40 bestselling authors and then leave the rest to us. We will let you know when their latest, never-before-released titles have arrived and are ready for you to pick up at your preferred location.

01 Mar 2018

Grassley Summer Internships Available, Applications Due March 15

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley said today that summer internships for college-aged Iowans are available. Applications are due Thursday, March 15.

Internships are available in Grassley offices in Washington, D.C., Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City and Waterloo. The summer internship program is divided into two separate sessions. The first session runs from May 21 through June 29 and the second runs from July 10 to August 10.

01 Mar 2018

Family Museum Announces 2018 Spring Break Spectacular Lineup

By Elly Gerdts

Bettendorf — Looking for something to do during Spring Break? Look no further! The Family Museum has twelve great days of spring break programming for your family to enjoy. All events and performances are included with admission or membership. Sponsored by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.

Colorful India Day with the Kalanjali Dance Academy Monday, March 12 Performances at 10:30 am and 1:00 pm Activities 11:15 am – 1:00 pm

01 Mar 2018

UPDATED 11:00-02-26-18: Scott County Secondary Roads that are now Passable Due to Flood Water Rescinding

By Angela Kersten

UPDATED 11:00 02/26/18: SCOTT COUNTY SECONDARY ROAD DEPARTMENT PASSABLE ROAD NOTICE DUE TO FLOOD WATER RESCINDING

Roads Involved: All roads listed below are now passable.

288th Street: From 82nd Avenue to River Camp Road

90th Avenue: From 277th Street to 288th Street

82nd Avenue: From 288th Street north ~0.5 miles

River Camp Road: From 288th Street to ~800 feet east of 106th Avenue

98th Avenue: North of River Camp Road

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