03 Jan 2018

Metro Arts program to receive proceeds from Timmermann drawings

By Margot Day

Rock Island, Ill.  –

Local artists will present a check for $1,700 to Quad City Arts’ Metro Youth Apprenticeship Program at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Quad City Arts’ Rock Island Gallery, 1715, 2nd Ave., Rock Island.  This donation comes from the proceeds of the recent sale of Dean Timmermann’s drawings.

29 Dec 2017

Receive One-on-One Device Advice at the Davenport Library!

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Did you get a fabulous new electronic device recently? Do you have no idea how to use it? Would you like some tips on how to get the most out of it? Throughout the month of January we be offering  One-on-One Device Advice to help you master your new technology. Join us during the following times:

Wednesday, January 3 at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue), 4:00-7:00pm

29 Dec 2017

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Friday Announcements - 12/29/17

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce
Letters have been sent in regard to renewing membership or joining the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce for 2018! If you did not receive one, let us know, or go to www.LeClaireChamber.com to join! Thank you for your membership! LECLAIRE CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS
29 Dec 2017

Cuba Photography Exhibit Coming to West Branch

By Byrony Forbes

WEST BRANCH, IOWA— Herbert Hoover National Historic Site presents a special exhibit, Cuba - Photographs from the Streets of Havana & Vinales.  One of the United States closest neighbors, Cuba has been the subject of controversy and curiosity for decades.  This exhibit will be available for viewing Saturday, January 6th through Wednesday, February 28th, 2018.

29 Dec 2017

Storytimes at the Davenport Library

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Encouraging early literacy skills in your child will pay off with their future success. The Davenport Library has a great line-up of storytimes for different ages which feature stories, music and movement. Join us for one – or more – each week!

Storytimes at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street):

Preschool Storytime – Mondays at 10:00am

Toddler Storytime – Wednesdays at 10:00am

Baby Storytime – Fridays at 10:00am

29 Dec 2017

Moline Foundation Announces Hazel Van Arsdale Memorial Scholarship Fund Application Deadline

By Jennifer von Kaenel, CFRE
Scholarship now offered through The Moline Foundation
 
December 11, 2017
 
28 Dec 2017

100 Percent of Hy-Vee’s Private-Brand Shelf-Stable Tuna Products Are Now Responsibly Sourced

By Christina Gayman

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 28, 2017) — Today, Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that 100 percent of its private-brand shelf-stable tuna products are now sourced from environmentally preferred fisheries.

28 Dec 2017

Christian Care Awarded 3 Grants

By Pam Hauman

Rock Island, IL – Christian Care was awarded grant funding of $2,000 from the Wilbert and Carol Keppy Charitable Foundation, $1,000 from the Harris Family Charitable Fund at the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend and $1,769 from the Mel McKay Trust. Funds will be used to support the various programs and services provided through Christian Care.

28 Dec 2017

SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARED: Friday 12/29/2017 12pm - Saturday 12/30/2017 8am

By Tiffany Thorndike

The city is expect to see another 2 to 3 inches of snow in a short period of time tomorrow, Friday, December 29th and with that, Public Works is declaring a Snow Emergency for Friday’s event based on predicted conditions.

28 Dec 2017

Wow, a lot happened at Augustana in 2017

By Augustana College

Presenting the sights and sounds of Augustana College from 2017.

We thank everyone for their support over the past year. Best wishes to you and your family in 2018.

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