25 Oct 2017

The Party With A Purpose: Holiday Hat Bash Kicks Off The Giving Season

By Samantha Meier

Davenport, IA – In 2008, Lenora sent a letter thanking someone named “Kate” from CASI, the Center for Active Seniors in Davenport. Kate had given a gift and a card to Lenora. At 89 years old, she didn’t receive too many visitors, let alone Christmas gifts. In fact, it was the ONLY Christmas gift she had received.

25 Oct 2017

Silk Scarves to Dye For

By Jennifer Carter

Clinton, IA /October 24, 2017 – Join us on Saturday November 11 at 11:30am - learn the art of tie dyeing with additional techniques such as stamping and marbling to make a multicolored scarf without the mess of traditional dyes.

25 Oct 2017

Basics of Alzheimer's Program at the Davenport Library

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Jerry Schroeder, Program Specialist with the Alzheimer’s Association will present “The Basics of Alzheimer’s and Dementia: an Optimistic View” at Eastern on Wednesday, November 15 at 6:00pm. The program will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease, how it compares to normal aging, and other forms of dementia. He will discuss the warning signs, explain what to do if you see them and will share his optimism about the hope of effective treatments on the horizon.

25 Oct 2017

River Bend Foodbank and Bank of America partner to help individuals who face hunger through Give A Meal program

By Jennifer Schroder

Davenport, IA – Bank of America is partnering with River Bend Foodbank through their Give a Meal program to help the 1 in 8 adults and 1 in 5 children who face hunger in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. This program helps reduce food insecurity in our community and in communities around the country. For every $1 donated ONLINE, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation will give $2 more, up to $1.5 million nationwide.

24 Oct 2017

Boo at the Zoo

By Niabi Zoo
Mark your calendars for this weekend's "merry not scary" Halloween event at Niabi. Boo at the Zoo is Oct. 28 and Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Revel in trick-or-treat stations, decorated trails and Zookeeper Chats, perfect for the young and young at heart. Don't forget your costume! 
 
24 Oct 2017

Davenport Man Sentenced to 120 Months Prisontime for Felon in Possession of a Firearm

By Christie Kalkowski

DAVENPORT, Iowa – On October 23, 2017, United States District Court Judge Stephanie M. Rose sentenced Darrell Rasean Ratliff, age 28, of Davenport, Iowa, to 120 months in prison for felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum. Ratliff was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release following imprisonment and to pay $100 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.

24 Oct 2017

United Way Fundraiser for Born Learning

By Jennifer Walker

United Way of the Quad Cities Area is pleased to host celebrity Chef Carlos Gaytan at the sold-out fundraiser for Women United’s Born Learning initiative. Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) will be held Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m. at Crow Valley Golf Club, Davenport.

24 Oct 2017

Call for Artists: Gallery HOP!

By MidCoast Fine Arts
December 8, 6-9 p.m. | The District of Rock Island
Deadline for artist submission: November 11
 
This year's theme is Fire & Ice featuring ice sculpting by Robert Storm and raku firing with Joel Knanishu.
 
24 Oct 2017

S Concord closed at Minnie 10.24.17

By Jennifer Nahra

Davenport Public Works has issued the following notice:

South Concord St is closed at Minnie St effective immediately, Tuesday, October 24, due to a broken storm sewer that is causing pavement failure. More information about the length of the closure and associated detours should be available on Wednesday, October 25. 

The detour for Rockingham Road is now River Drive to Fairmount until further notice.

24 Oct 2017

St. Ambrose Collection Drive to Reutilize Assistive Equipment for Persons with Disabilities Oct. 30-Nov. 3

By Craig DeVrieze

When: Oct. 30-Nov. 3

Where: Lobby entrance for Center for Health Sciences Education, 1320 West Lombard St., Davenport

Note: Arrangements can be made to drop off items before the week of Oct. 30 by contacting Anne Lansing via information listed above.

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