20 Dec 2017

USDA Highlights $40 Million in Infrastructure Investments in Rural Communities

By USDA Office of Communications

Funding Helps Improve Streets, Transit Facilities and Other Structures to Spur Economic Growth and Create Jobs

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2017 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today highlighted U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments in Fiscal Year 2017 that will help construct or improve infrastructure and boost economic growth in rural communities.

20 Dec 2017

Fathom Events & Toei Animation Inc. Bring a Trio of New Digimon Adventures to Cinemas in 2018

By Fathom Events
In 2016, “DIGIMON ADVENTURE tri.: Reunion”—the first English-dubbed Digimon feature to be released in the U.S. in 16 years—made its U.S. premiere in cinemas nationwide to rave reviews. Starting in 2018, Fathom Events and Toei Animation Inc. will present a three-title series from the wildly popular Digimon franchise to U.S.
20 Dec 2017

New Afternoon Storytime at the Davenport Library

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Join us for one of our traditional storytimes, now at a new time! We’ll be at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Tuesday, January 9 at 3:30pm. This month’s theme is “Kittens and Mittens”. We’ll have stories, songs and activities for all ages for a fun and cozy program!

20 Dec 2017

Sleuth opens Black Box Theatre Second Year

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, IL – “Think of the perfect crime…and then go one step further.” The Black Box Theate production will star Pat Flahrety and Phillip Dunbridge, and features Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews, Eve Channing and Teddy Martin, opening on Saturday, January 27 and running through February 11.

“Sleuth” by Anthony Shaffer was the winner of the Tony® and Drama Critics Circle Awards for Best Play.

20 Dec 2017

Net Neutrality - What Do YOU Think?

By Rep. Dave Loebsack

Dear Friend, TELL ME: What do you think about action taken by the FCC to reverse net neutrality?

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. 

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