Silent March to Remember

When: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 1-2 p.m.

Where: The silent march will begin at the lower entrance to Cosgrove Hall, located next to Ambrose Hall off of West Locust Street. Ambrosians will march four blocks to civil rights marker at the corner of 11th and Ripley Streets in Davenport, near the site of the former Toney’s Barber and Beauty Shop.

On January 11, 2018, participants from 20 organizations and the public took part in a discussion on the current state and future of the Hennepin Canal. Issues regarding maintenance of the century old canal and towpaths were discussed among state legislators, nonprofit organizations, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and local city and county officials.

The work being performed is the first phase of the Duck Creek South Interceptor Rehabilitation Project and includes cleaning and inspecting the sewer main located along the south side of Duck Creek. The contractor will be using the bike path for access, but the path should remain open for use during this phase.

Quad Cities residents with a household income of $57,000 or less are eligible for free tax preparation services offered through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program of United Way of the Quad Cities Area at 14 different sites. IRS-certified trained volunteers will prepare taxes at no cost.