19 Dec 2017

Community Fundraising On-Going Event to Benefit 46th Annual CROP Hunger Walk

By Chantel Boyd

December 19, 2017 - Between now until the end of February, you can make your lunch count by dining at California Pho Restaurant, 3559 West Kimberly Road in Davenport on Wednesdays. During this period, a percentage of proceeds from meals to the 46th Annual Quad Cities CROP Hunger Walk. Everyone is invited to dine and share with friends and family as well.

19 Dec 2017

Genesis Brings Together Senior Services Online

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Dec. 12, 2017 -- Genesis Senior Services is expanding to assist seniors who face the issue of keeping their home safe, or deciding to change homes as their health needs change.

19 Dec 2017

Statement from Gov. Rauner regarding the Quincy Veterans' Home

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD (Dec. 13, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner issued the following statement regarding the Quincy Veterans' Home:

“My administration is deeply concerned about the veterans at the Quincy Veterans' Home. We are committed to ensuring the residents get the care and treatment they deserve in a safe living environment.

19 Dec 2017

Republicans Prioritize Corporate Tax Giveaways at Expense of Working Families in Iowa

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party

Des Moines, IA - With the latest version of their tax plan, Republicans yet again put millionaires, billionaires, and giant corporations over American families. The final Republican tax bill provides even bigger tax breaks to the very wealthiest, at the expense of children and the middle-class in Iowa.   

19 Dec 2017

Governor’s Medicaid fraud prevention initiatives save the State more than $450 million

By Elizabeth Tomev

Data-driven, cross-agency approach yields win-win for patients, taxpayer

CHICAGO (Dec. 13, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Health Care Fraud Elimination Task Force reported that the State has saved, prevented or recovered approximately $450 million in fraudulent or wasteful Medicaid spending in fiscal years 2016 and 2017. 

19 Dec 2017

Quad Cities End of Year Comic Book Convention

By Alan Morton

The Quad Cities Comic Book Convention will be held on Saturday December 30 at the Ramada Inn in Bettendorf, IA. The Ramada Inn is located at 3020 Utica Rd (I-74 @ Kimberly Rd / Spruce Hills Dr, IA Exit 2). It will be open to the public from 10 AM to 4 PM and admission for the public is free. Dealers from four states specializing in comic books new and old, toys and related collectibles. Good place to come and spend your Xmas money!

19 Dec 2017

Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities (MCC QC) hosts Trivia Night event on January 20, 2018.

By Jennifer Robb

DAVENPORT, Iowa, December 15, 2017 – MCCQC invites the community to attend a Trivia Night on Saturday, January 20th, filled with fun, facts and laughter! The doors will open at 6:00pm and trivia will begin at 7:00pm. The cost is $10.00 per person for tables of 8. Form a team or join a team; no one will be turned away. There will be Mulligans and Doublers to purchase. Plan to bring treats to share. The church will have beverages and snacks available for purchase.

19 Dec 2017

Brewed Books store opens in the Hilltop

By Scott Tunnicliff

At 7am on this past Monday, December 18, the much-anticipated opening of BREWED BOOKS occurred. You and friends are encouraged to stop by anytime and check it out.

Initially the hours of operation will be 7am to 5pm, Monday through Thursday, 7am to 7pm Friday and Saturday, and noon to 7pm on Sunday.

15 Dec 2017

TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastern Avenue Closure - 12/21 - 12/23

By Tiffany Thorndike

Southbound Eastern Ave between Pleasant and Locust will be closed for installation of a new power pole beginning Thursday, December 21st. Work should be complete on Saturday, December 23rd. A detour will be posted for southbound traffic.

15 Dec 2017

Special Olympics Iowa to hold Unified Sports Day at Cornell College December 16

By Stephanie Kocer
Grimes, IA – The annual Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA) Unified Sports Day at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon will be held Saturday, December 16. SOIA athletes from Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Dubuque, Mt. Vernon, the Quad Cities, Vinton and the surrounding area are expected to attend. They will partner with Cornell College students for a day of unified activities. 
 

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