14 Sep 2017

Daniel Biss Introduces Legislation to Protect Consumers

By Biss 4 IL

Chicago — Daniel Biss introduced legislation today in the Illinois Senate to help consumers protect their credit ratings when companies mishandle their private data. Litesa Wallace will join with colleagues in the House to sponsor similar legislation.

14 Sep 2017

Gov. Rauner will begin search for new poet laureate

By Jason Schaumburg

SPRINGFIELD (Sept. 13, 2017) – Illinois Poet Laureate Kevin Stein has announced he is stepping away from the position effective Dec. 1, 2017.

14 Sep 2017

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY SUMMER GRADS LIST

By Clare Peterson

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (September 13, 2017) - Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws its more than 11,500 students from all 50 states and more than 75 different countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs, Marquette is known for its service learning programs and internships as students are challenged to use what they learn to make a difference in the world.

14 Sep 2017

Loebsack Demands Answers from Equifax on Data Breach

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack, along with his Democratic colleagues from the Energy and Commerce Committee, demanded answers from Equifax after the company announced a massive data breach has compromised the personal information of more than 143 million Americans.

14 Sep 2017

Where MidAmerican Energy Ranks in the J.D. Power 2017 Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study

By Brian Jaklitsch

According to the J.D. Power 2017 Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study that was just released, customer satisfaction has increased for the sixth consecutive year on a nationwide basis.

14 Sep 2017

Cheers & Biers: German Homebrew Beer Tasting

By German American Heritage Center
Saturday, October 14, 6-8pm
Our annual German Homebrew Beer Tasting will take place on Saturday, October 14 from 6-8pm.
Free Admission, At Will Donation
Suggested Donation: $25
14 Sep 2017

EARLY RALLY LEADS TO GAME ONE WIN

By Jake Levy
J.J. Matijevic caps five-run first with three-run homer
FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- The Quad Cities River Bandits rattled off five first-inning runs en route to a 6-3 win over the Fort Wayne TinCaps in the opener of the 2017 Midwest League Championship Series Wednesday night at Parkview Field. The Bandits now lead the series 1-0. J.J. Matijevic crushed a three-run home run with two outs in the first to cap off the inning.
14 Sep 2017

Friends Book Sale at the Davenport Library at Eastern

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

The Friends of the Davenport Public Library will hold a book sale at Eastern (3000 Eastern Avenue) on Saturday, September 23rd from 9:00am to 3:00pm. All fifty cent items will be "Buy-One-Get-One-Free". In addition, there will be a collection of MAD magazines and comics available at special prices.

14 Sep 2017

CASI Memory Café Gathers

By Samantha Meier

Davenport, IA – The CASI Memory Café is a gathering place for individuals with cognitive memory loss and their care partners, family or friends to meet on a monthly basis to socialize away from their normal activities. The next Memory Café is meeting today, September 14 from 2:00-4:00pm.

14 Sep 2017

Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Statewide School Board Elections

By Tess Seger

Des Moines, IA – Following last night's highly successful School Board elections, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement: “We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the Democrats and progressive Iowans who earned a place on their local School Boards last night. These dedicated Iowans will help fight for our teachers, our schools, and - most importantly - our students and their futures.  

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