12 Dec 2017

United Way Distributes Basic Household Items

By Jennifer Walker

On Giving Tuesday (November 28), United Way of the Quad Cities Area collected monetary donations and items. Because of the generosity of the Quad Cities, items were distributed on Monday, December 11, 2017.

12 Dec 2017

USDA Ranked Among Best Places to Work in Federal Government

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S.

12 Dec 2017

Shop for NAMI now through Dec 15

By MidCoast Fine Arts
Shop Bucktown.
Support Local Artists.
Shop for NAMI.
Support Mental Health Awareness.
The artists of Bucktown will host a Holiday Wine Walk from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, December 15. Guests may purchase a hand-painted wine glass for $20, which entitles them to a tasting of unique wines and light snacks.
12 Dec 2017

Gov. Reynolds, deputy CIO named winners of SANS Institute’s 2017 Difference Makers Awards

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) Jeff Franklin were named winners this week of the SANS (SysAdmin, Audit, Network and Security) Institute’s 2017 Difference Makers Awards.

08 Dec 2017

Nominations Deadline Approaching for 100 Great Iowa Nurses of 2018

By Cassie Raasch

Iowa City, IA (December 8, 2017) – There is still time to nominate a great Iowa nurse for the 100 Great Iowa Nurses 2018 award. Nominations are open at www.greatnurses.org and close December 31, 2017. Each year, the program recognizes 100 nurses across the state whose compassion and commitment to their patients and the nursing profession stand out above all others. Founded in 2005, the program has recognized 1,300 Great Iowa Nurses.

08 Dec 2017

Gilda’s Club Quad Cities to Bring Free Cancer Support Services to Clinton

By Anita Shaft

CLINTON, IA – December 2017 –Gilda’s Club Quad Cities, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community (CSC), is excited to offer free cancer support services to residents of Clinton and surrounding areas.  The mission of CSC and Gilda’s Club is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community.

08 Dec 2017

Joshua Bell Tickets On Sale NOW!

By Quad City Symphony Orchestra

An Evening with Joshua Bell

May 3, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.
08 Dec 2017

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Friday Announcements - 12/08/17

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Members! Let us know what you have going on for Christmas and New Year’s! LeClaireChamber@gmail.com

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

3RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST WINNERS!

08 Dec 2017

Ward Meeting - Saturday, December 16th 10:00am

By Tiffany Thorndike

First Ward Alderman Rick Dunn invites you to his ward meeting on Saturday, December 16th 10:00am at the Roosevelt Community Center; 1220 Minnie Avenue.

Alderman Dunn will provide updates on city related matters and open the meeting up to residents for questions, comments & concerns.

08 Dec 2017

Iowa Corn Promotion Board Receives New MEG Patent Application for Bio-based Manufacturing Process

By Lisa Cassady

JOHNSTON, Iowa, December 8, 2017 - The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office published this week a new patent application (U.S. 62/345,399) from the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) adding to a previously issued U.S. patent on a proprietary production method using corn in the industrial manufacturing of a raw material called monoethylene glycol (MEG). MEG is an industrial chemical used in the manufacture of antifreeze, plastic bottles for pop or bottled water, and polyester clothes.

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