January 17, 2018 — Goodwill of the Heartland is among 125 local Goodwill organizations nationwide competitively chosen to be the first to provide digital skills training services through a new initiative with Google. The Goodwill Digital Career AcceleratorSM is made possible by a $10 million grant from Google and volunteer assistance from 1,000 Google employees.

(Quad Cities, IA/IL) Each year, the Jaycees of the Quad Cities honors local community members who are making a positive impact in our area. This year, the annual Jaycees Community Awards Banquet will be held at the Jaycees Hall at 2940 Brady St. in Davenport beginning at 5:30pm. The banquet will feature a cocktail hour at 5:30pm with musical entertainment, and dinner and awards set to start at 6:30pm.

Start planning your summer fun with NEW summer camps at the Putnam!
Sick of winter? Start planning your children's summer by registering today for programs packed with fun and discovery, including favorites such as the return of the Midwest’s premiere wizarding prep school!

EAST PEORIA, IL (02/19/2018)-- Illinois Central College released the names of students who earned President's List honors during the Fall 2017 semester. The academic honor is presented to students who earn a perfect 4.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Local students include:

Jill DeWeerdt of Geneseo, IL

Cassie Shaw of Rock Island, IL

For more information about ICC and its programs of study, visit icc.edu.

Join LULAC Deputy State Director Maria Bribriesco and Margie Mejia-Caraballo of Quad Cities Interfaith for a presentation on the implications of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) deadline at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Friday, February 23 at 4:00pm.

WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst will host a reception for Iowans visiting the nation’s capital during spring break for many Iowa schools.

What: Spring Break Reception for Iowans

When: Wednesday, March 14, 2018, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET

Where: 325 Russell Senate Office Building

Staff members from both offices are also available to help with U.S. Capitol building tours and other arrangements for those planning a trip to Washington, D.C.

The World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities (WACQC) and Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR) are teaming up with St. Ambrose University’s International Studies program to host this year’s annual World Cultures Festival. We will be celebrating and honoring diversity and promoting cultural awareness through the Quad Cities. There will be a fashion show, cultural educational displays, food, dances, a silent auction, and more.

Based On Yearly Return of Each Tax Incentive, Effective Determinations Should Be Made On Continuation, Cap, And Sunset Of Each Program To Ensure Iowa Taxpayer Money Is Spent Wisely

Get ready for a crash course in Illinois taxes
People all over Illinois are preparing to file their taxes. But before you do, listen to Episode 3 of Ready Set Gov. We interview David Merriman, an economic policy professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago, about the past and present of Illinois' taxes, but also a look at what the future of our taxes could be. Merriman will help you make sense of why our tax burden is the way it is.

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