SPRINGFIELD (Dec. 29, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 0185

An Act Concerning Criminal Law

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 1424

An Act Concerning Public Aid

Action: Vetoed

Note: Veto message below.

 

Bill No.: SB 0521

An Act Concerning Finance

Scholarship now offered through The Moline Foundation
 

Q: What was the most significant achievement of the U.S. Senate in 2017?

Don’t have time for book clubs, but want to discover new and interesting titles? Would you like suggestions and recommendations for what to read? Does the idea of a challenge intrigue you? If you say yes to any of these, check out the 2018 Online Reading Challenge at the Davenport Library! There are no membership fees, no meetings to attend and you’re free to choose your own titles!

Dec. 29, 2017 (DAVENPORT, Iowa) — The new year brings fresh opportunities for youngsters to explore the Putnam Museum and learn about engineering and environmental sciences through interactive classes.

Pre-registration has opened for the Putnam Museum and Science Center’s first Explorers and Explorers Jr. classes of 2018, which start on Jan. 6 and continue during the first Saturdays of each month through April 7.

Rock Island, Ill.  –

Local artists will present a check for $1,700 to Quad City Arts’ Metro Youth Apprenticeship Program at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Quad City Arts’ Rock Island Gallery, 1715, 2nd Ave., Rock Island.  This donation comes from the proceeds of the recent sale of Dean Timmermann’s drawings.

Did you get a fabulous new electronic device recently? Do you have no idea how to use it? Would you like some tips on how to get the most out of it? Throughout the month of January we be offering  One-on-One Device Advice to help you master your new technology. Join us during the following times:

Wednesday, January 3 at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue), 4:00-7:00pm

Letters have been sent in regard to renewing membership or joining the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce for 2018! If you did not receive one, let us know, or go to www.LeClaireChamber.com to join! Thank you for your membership! LECLAIRE CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS

WEST BRANCH, IOWA— Herbert Hoover National Historic Site presents a special exhibit, Cuba - Photographs from the Streets of Havana & Vinales.  One of the United States closest neighbors, Cuba has been the subject of controversy and curiosity for decades.  This exhibit will be available for viewing Saturday, January 6th through Wednesday, February 28th, 2018.

Encouraging early literacy skills in your child will pay off with their future success. The Davenport Library has a great line-up of storytimes for different ages which feature stories, music and movement. Join us for one – or more – each week!

Storytimes at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street):

Preschool Storytime – Mondays at 10:00am

Toddler Storytime – Wednesdays at 10:00am

Baby Storytime – Fridays at 10:00am

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