09 May 2018

Grassley Statement on White House Meeting on RFS

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa made the following statement regarding today’s White House meeting with President Trump to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard. The meeting was also attended by Sens. Joni Ernst, Ted Cruz and Pat Toomey, as well as EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt and USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue.

09 May 2018

Loebsack Statement on White House RFS Meeting

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today in response to reports that President Trump reiterated his commitment to allowing year round sales of fuel composed of 15 percent ethanol, instead of the 10 percent that is currently blended in the supply. Also at the meeting, a harmful proposal that would have created a new Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) waiver credit program was taken off the table.

09 May 2018

Putnam’s free Tom Petty Tribute continues rooftop tradition

By Kevin Smith

Museum to host second rooftop concert on Saturday with help from RME

DAVENPORT, Iowa (May 8, 2018) — It isn’t every day a band takes to a rooftop in the Quad Cities to play a concert. It will happen for the second time with the return of the Putnam’s free rooftop concert on Saturday, May 12.

The museum will host musicians with the River Music Experience, honoring the memory of the late American rocker Tom Petty.

09 May 2018

Treasurer Fitzgerald Adds thousands of names to the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (05/09/2018) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced he is holding over $317 million in unclaimed funds in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. The spring publication of the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is scheduled to begin soon. Thousands of names have been received in the last year and will be in the spring publication.

09 May 2018

Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities (MCCQC) is hosting a special service on Saturday, May 26 th at 6:00 pm in observation of Memorial Day.

By Jennifer Robb

DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 8, 2018 – The community is invited to  join Reverend Rich Hendricks and the MCCQC church family during our monthly Saturday Evening Service as we honor family and friends who gave their lives while in the service of our country. Worship will include music, inspirational readings and an open table for communion. Weather permitting, the observance will include a special outdoor ceremony.

08 May 2018

A retelling of 19th century Sauk land dispossession and Scott County settlement

By Jodie Lori

918studio press to release 5th-anniversary edition of Her Kind, a novel

08 May 2018

River Bandits Streak Ends with 6-3 Loss to Fort Wayne

By Jason Kempf

Davenport, IA — The Quad Cities River Bandits six-game winning streak came to an end at Modern Woodmen Park on Monday night in a 6-3 loss to the Fort Wayne TinCaps.  The Bandits fell to 5-7 at their home ballpark with the loss. 

08 May 2018

Rivermont 5th Grader Invited to Present at ITEC Fall Conference

By Jill Weitzel

On May 3, 2018, at the Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa in Coralville, Iowa ITEC (Iowa Technology Education Connection) sponsored its eastern student technology fair. Several QC area students who participated in the Rivermont Collegiate Technology Fair in April were eligible to present their projects at the event.

08 May 2018

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Sees Historic Success, DEA Reports

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON –  5/8/2018 - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and co-chair of the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control today released the following statement regarding the success of the 15th Annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

08 May 2018

Niabi Summer Zoo Camp

By Brianna Aust
Don't Miss Out! Registration Deadline is May 25!
In the heat of the summer, survival can be challenging for many animals as they deal with increased temperatures and protected resources such as water and territory. Find out how animals stay cool and see if they have what it takes to be a survivor.

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