Due to expected inclement weather conditions, the February 7th food distribution, which was scheduled to be held at River Bend Foodbank (4010 Kimmel Drive, Davenport), is being cancelled. We regret that the distribution will not take place, however, the safety of our guests, volunteers, and staff is always our first consideration. Weather permitting, the next distribution at River Bend Foodbank will take place on March 7th

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Fifth Generation Iowa Farmer Looks to Expand Agricultural Job Growth

PELLA, IA (02/01/2018)-- More than 400 students earned a spot on the fall 2017 dean's list for Central College.

The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.

Kaitlyn Andresen of Davenport (52804)

Kyle Berst of Bettendorf (52722)

Kaysey Bos of Geneseo (61254)

Will Daniels of Geneseo (61254)

Des Moines, Iowa (Feb. 1, 2018) - The package proposed today by House legislative leaders is an important step forward in addressing top priorities of Iowa school boards. "Iowa school boards and districts want and need sustainable funding for school infrastructure and technology, broadened flexibility and local control, transportation cost relief and equitable school funding," said Emily Piper, lobbyist for the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB).

INDIANOLA, IA (02/01/2018)-- Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa held commencement on Decemer 16, 2017. Thomas Corbin of Davenport graduated with a BA in political science. Thomas is the son of Bob and Marianne Corbin.

WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and co-chairman of the Caucus on International Narcotics Control, made the following comments upon the Attorney General’s announcement that the Drug Enforcement Administration will boost efforts to combat prescription drug diversion.

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (February 1, 2018) -The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean's List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in their respective colleges in the fall 2017 semester.

Join us at Eastern on Friday, February 16 at 10:00am when Living Lands and Water’s Educational Facilitator Mike Coyne-Logan will share the history of the organization and the story of founder Chad Pregracke. Mike will cover what it’s like to clean up garbage on the river, live on a barge for most of the year and show examples of bizarre items that they’ve found on the river.

Moline, IL – February 1, 2018 –  West Music Quad Cities, in partnership with D’Addario, will host a free guitar restring event to benefit River Bend Food Bank on February 3, 2018. With a donation of canned goods or $5, each customer will receive one free restring for six-string acoustic or electric guitars. All contributions from this exciting community event will go directly to the River Bend Food Bank. The event will take place during store hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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