We all want to be the parents of successful children!  Iowa State University Extension of Scott County, with support from Scott County Kids, is sponsoring a parenting support and education program called, Parenting Successful Kids.  In January through April 2018 Parenting Successful Kids will feature a 4-part series on discipline.

Davenport, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialists will travel to the Rhythm City Casino and Resort in Davenport on January 26, 2018 for the 2018 Crop Advantage Series to provide farmers, crop consultants and agribusinesses with current research from Iowa State University and updated management information and recommendations based on current and future crop production issues.

Don't miss your last chance to board the Polar Express!
No holiday season is complete without a trip to the North Pole!
Time is running out for you and your family to experience the Polar Express 3D on the Putnam's GIANT Screen. This visually stunning holiday classic leaves the station on Tuesday.
Showtimes
Dec. 28 - 12:30 p.m. Dec. 30 - 3 p.m. Dec. 31 - 12:30 p.m.

JOHNSTON, IA (December 20, 2017) - The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), one of the most effective, longest-standing agricultural associations in the country, released today its final list of state and federal policy priorities for the upcoming year.

Come get creative! Join us at Eastern every Wednesday beginning on January 3 at 2:30pm. We’ll have plenty of craft supplies and a special project each week including sun catchers, salt paintings, snow globes, birdfeeders, mason jar banks and paper crafts. Beat the winter blues with some crafty fun!

Two current SCC Auto Technology students, Randi Lawson (Davenport, IA) and Cody Bryant (Davenport, IA) were recently presented with their certificates and patches for their successful completion of their ASE certification testing.

LAMONI, IA (12/21/2017)-- The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2017 fall term have been announced. Students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the president's list. Graceland University students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the honors list. Graceland commends the students who have devoted their efforts and talents to their academic success!

Taryn Bloomfield of Bettendorf, IA, has been named to the President's List

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) is alerting the organic trade about the presence of two new fraudulent organic certificates. Fraudulent organic certificates listing the following businesses are in use and have been reported to the NOP:

All City of Davenport & Public Works offices will be closed. Police Department front desk and records office will be closed. Library Main, Fairmount and Eastern branches will be closed on Monday, January 1st and Tuesday, January 2nd. River’s Edge facility will be closed on Sunday, December 31st and Monday, January 1st

Vander Veer Conservatory will be closed. Adler Theatre box office will be closed. CitiBus service will not be provided on January 1st

Quad Cities – The sales efforts of the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau (QCCVB) will pump $11 Million of new business into the local community in 2018.  This local economic impact from tourism comes directly from the conventions, group tours, and sporting events booked to stay in the Quad Cities.

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