22 Nov 2017

Hy-Vee’s Chief Administrative Officer to Retire, Chief Human Resources Officer Assumes Post

By Amy McCoy

As Hy-Vee Says Goodbye to Longtime Leader, Top Executive Is Named to New Role

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 22, 2017) — Hy-Vee, Inc. is recognizing the retirement of its Vice Chairman, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Andy McCann, following 41 years of service, and the promotion of another top executive, Sheila Laing, to a new leadership role.

22 Nov 2017

Davenport Road Repairs and Restrictions - Nov 22, 2017

By Jennifer Nahra

Starting Monday, November 27, Jersey Ridge Road will be closed to all traffic between Lombard and Central Park Avenue for private sewer repairs.  The contractor estimates work will be complete and the road re-opened on, or by, Friday, December 1.

CitiBus Route 3, Yellow Line, will be detoured Monday, November 27 through Friday, December 1 as a result of the closure.  The detour for Route 3 is as follows:

22 Nov 2017

Iowa GDP the Worst in the Nation Under Governor Kim Reynolds

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party

Des Moines, IA – Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth numbers for each state and found that Iowa’s GDP shrank by 0.7% in the second quarter, the worst growth numbers in the nation.   

22 Nov 2017

Ontiveros family gift funds vital updates to giraffe habitat at Niabi Zoo

By Michael Corsiglia

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (Nov. 21, 2017) – A desire to support wildlife conservation and education efforts has inspired Bob and Blenda Ontiveros of Moline to fund a new giraffe shade structure at Niabi Zoo.

22 Nov 2017

Mark your Calendar to Double your Donation!

By Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Support the QCSO on #GivingTuesday November 28, 2017
#GivingTuesday is a special call to action to create a GLOBAL day of giving that brings diverse organizations and communities around the world together to give back. On this day of generosity, take the opportunity to give to one of your favorite charities, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra!
22 Nov 2017

Video & Audio: Grassley Thanksgiving message to Iowans

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa spoke about the importance of Thanksgiving in a video address to Iowans.

21 Nov 2017

Fresh Face of St. Ambrose Church in Milan

By Fr. Charles Klamut

MILAN, IL – November 2017 –Not only will St. Ambrose Catholic Church (312 West First Street) be showcasing its renovations during a Community Open House on Friday, December 1, 2017 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, but its pastor will also be shedding his three-year old beard.

“In October 2014, I promised the congregation I would not shave until we had handicap access,” said Fr. Charles Klamut. “Looks like it turned into a little more than I bargained for.”

21 Nov 2017

IDES holds Open House at the Rock Island American Job Center

By Bob Gough

The Illinois Department of Employment Security has enhanced its services at its Rock Island American Job Center office and held an Open House at the facility on Monday.

Director Jeff Mays, IDES Deputy Director Trina Taylor and local dignitaries from the Quad Cities area officially opened the doors at the 500 42nd Street Rock Island office.

21 Nov 2017

Iowa Public Television's General Manager Elected to PBS Board of Directors

By Susan Ramsey

Molly Phillips is the only new member elected to the national board this year

21 Nov 2017

Rallying Around Mental Health Event

By Jennifer Walker

United Way of the Quad Cities Area will host the event, Rallying Around Mental Health with Linda Henderson-Smith from the National Council for Behavioral Health, on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Jumer’s Casino & Hotel. Doors open at 11:00 a.m.

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