01 Nov 2017

Grassley to Miller: Questions Remain on Fairness of Iowa EpiPen Settlement

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Sen. Chuck Grassley wrote to Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller seeking further details and accompanying documentation regarding the state’s receiving $1.5 million as part of a Justice Department settlement with Mylan over EpiPen’s apparent misclassification under Medicaid’s Drug Rebate Program.

01 Nov 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg announce new statewide childhood health campaign

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg announced a new statewide childhood health campaign called “5210 – Healthy Choices Count” on Tuesday. The campaign is a public-private partnership with the Healthiest State Initiative and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) to combat childhood obesity.

5210 is a nationally recognized childhood obesity prevention program that focuses on the importance of four simple daily health habits:

31 Oct 2017

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse Announces Complimentary Lunch or Dinner for all Veterans and Active Military on Veterans Day. Friday, November 10th, 2017

By Anne Coffman

Johnny’s Italian Steakhouses will be welcoming Veterans and active Military to join us for a complimentary lunch or dinner on Veteran’s Friday, November 10th 2017.

Veterans and active Military need only show a valid form of Military or Veterans ID to enjoy a complimentary lunch or dinner. A special menu has been created especially for this occasion and includes sides and a non-alcoholic beverage.

Lunch

11am-4pm

31 Oct 2017

The TaxSlayer Center WILL RAISE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST

By Lindsey Lobur
(Moline, IL - Oct. 31, 2017) -The TaxSlayer Center's annual Christmas tree is scheduled to arrive this Wednesday, Nov. 1st at approximately 1:45 p.m. The tree is being donated by Jeff and Pam Griffith of East Moline. The tree is approximately 30 - 35' tall and is a Douglas Fir.  Media is invited and encouraged to attend as the tree is raised.
 
31 Oct 2017

QCR Presents: The Fresh Bout of Bel-Air Mixer Eldridge, IA – Saturday November 11th, at 7PM

By Elizabeth McKinney

The Quad City Rollers are hosting a Fresh Prince of Bel-Air co-ed mixer! Come see skaters from all around the region combine into two teams, The Bel-Air Brawlers and the West Philly Knockouts. Watch them battle it out on the track in true 90's fashion at Eldridge Community Center and Skatepark located at 400 S 16th Ave, Eldridge, IA 52748.

31 Oct 2017

Grassley, Ernst Receive Response on Unauthorized Omaha VA Waitlist

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sens.

31 Oct 2017

Rock Island Library Drop In Tech Labs Offered at New Times

By Lisa Lockheart

[Rock Island, IL:] Hours for the Rock Island Library drop-in tech labs will change to mornings in November.

Rock Island Library offers free, one-on-one drop-in technology help from 9:00 am to 10:30 am on three Fridays per month. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, November labs will be offered:

 ·         Friday, Nov. 3 at the Rock Island Downtown Library Reference Desk, 401 19th Street;

31 Oct 2017

Healing Help For Holiday Grief

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Oct. 30, 2017 – Genesis Grief Support has scheduled a series of events for anyone struggling with grief during the holidays.

“Suffering the loss of a loved one at any time of year is difficult, but during a holiday period, the grieving may be more intense,’’ explained Jon Yarian, grief support coordinator, Genesis Health System. “The world can be celebrating around you while we experience a darkness overshadowing the holiday.

31 Oct 2017

The Polar Express Pajama Parties Return to the Putnam for the 2017 Holiday Season

By Casey Levigne

Putnam Member Tickets on Sale Friday, Nov. 3

October 30, 2017 (Davenport, Iowa) – The beloved Quad-Cities’ family tradition –The Polar Express Pajama Parties – are back bigger and better than ever for this upcoming holiday season!

Ten showings of The Polar Express 3D take place during four events:

Thursday, Dec. 14: 5 – 7 pm with the movie at 6 pm

31 Oct 2017

Boulton Finishes Hometown Values Tour with Resounding Support

By Jordan Sabine

Des Moines, IA- State Senator Nate Boulton, Democratic candidate for Governor, visited 26 rural Iowa counties in seven days during his Hometown Values Tour last week.

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