12 Sep 2017

Iowa National Guard sends support to Florida

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – In cooperation with Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, 19 Soldiers, two CH-47F Chinook helicopters, and two LUH-72 Lakota helicopters from the Iowa Army National Guard will deploy on Sept. 11 to support response operations for Hurricane Irma.

The team is comprised as follows:

-Company A, 1st Battalion, 376th Aviation Security and Support (Waterloo);

12 Sep 2017

Iowa Is 2017’s 8th Happiest State in America – WalletHub Study

By Diana Popa

With the U.S. ranking No. 14 on this year’s World Happiness Report, down one spot since the previous edition, and research proving that money up to a certain dollar amount can contribute to happiness, the personal-finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2017’s Happiest States in America.

12 Sep 2017

City Circle Acting Company Presents Peter and the Starcatcher

By Elizabeth Tracey

City Circle Acting Company of Coralville will present Peter and the Starcatcher on September 22-24 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Performances are September 22 and 23 at 7:30 pm and September 24 at 2:00 pm.

12 Sep 2017

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Robert Chen returns to the Quad Cities in recital with pianist Benjamin Loeb

By Jill Weitzel

Saturday, September 16, 2017

7:30 pm.

Becherer Hall, Rivermont Collegiate

Music of Mozart, Stravinsky, Brahms, and Ravel

12 Sep 2017

Niabi Zoo’s fall hours begin Monday, Sept. 11

By Brianna Aust

The last day of the 2017 season will be Oct. 29

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (Sept 11, 2017) –  Beginning on Monday, Sept. 11, Niabi Zoo’s current Monday-Sunday schedule will change to its fall hours. From Sept. 11 to Oct. 29 Niabi will be closed on Mondays and closed one hour earlier Tuesday-Sunday. 

Niabi Fall Hours:

                Monday: CLOSED

                Tuesday-Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

12 Sep 2017

A Harvest of Horticulture: Fall Gardening Workshops Sat., October 28, 9 am - Noon, Blackhawk Bank, Aledo, IL

By University of Illinois Extension
University of Illinois Extension's Mercer County Master Gardeners have organized a fall seminar featuring experts teaching on these topics: 
  •   Great Roses Suited to Our Zone by Sue Ruxton, University of Illinois Extension Rock Island County Master Gardener,
12 Sep 2017

Canning & Jam Workshop, Oct 19, 5:30 pm, United Methodist Church, Aledo, IL

By University of Illinois Extension
Kristin Bogdonas, nutrition educator for University of Illinois Extension, will go over the basics of canning including equipment, safe processing methods, and sources for reliable recipes. You'll also get practice canning with a red raspberry jam recipe. Light refreshments will be served upon arrival and there will be resources for everyone to take home.
The cost of this workshop is free but you must be registered in advance.
12 Sep 2017

Crock Pot Cooking, Tues. Sept 26, 1 pm, Port Byron Library

By University of Illinois Extension

Come learn all about using a slow cooker, receive delicious recipes, food safety tips, and taste test some easy slow cooker dishes you can make at home! The workshop will be led by Kristin Bogdonas, University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator.

It is sponsored by the Rock Island County Association for Home and Community Education (HCE). The cost is $5 for public or $3 for HCE members. It will be held at the Port Byron Library from 1 - 2 pm.

12 Sep 2017

Field Day to Highlight Farm to Fork Businesses, September 14, 9:30 a.m. University of Illinois, Urbana

By University of Illinois Extension
The farm-to-fork movement (also known as farm-to-table) is all about strengthening the connection between farmers and consumers. On Sept.14, farmers, chefs, and consumers are invited to a University of Illinois field day to learn more.
 
12 Sep 2017

Downtown Moline’s Newest Market Rate Apartments Set to Open

By Angela Bagby

The building formerly known as the Chase Bank building in downtown Moline received an extensive transformation as the ownership celebrates the completion of 5&15 Apartments -- the first phase of the property’s redevelopment. A private ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12th.

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