19 Dec 2017

Brewed Books store opens in the Hilltop

By Scott Tunnicliff

At 7am on this past Monday, December 18, the much-anticipated opening of BREWED BOOKS occurred. You and friends are encouraged to stop by anytime and check it out.

Initially the hours of operation will be 7am to 5pm, Monday through Thursday, 7am to 7pm Friday and Saturday, and noon to 7pm on Sunday.

15 Dec 2017

TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastern Avenue Closure - 12/21 - 12/23

By Tiffany Thorndike

Southbound Eastern Ave between Pleasant and Locust will be closed for installation of a new power pole beginning Thursday, December 21st. Work should be complete on Saturday, December 23rd. A detour will be posted for southbound traffic.

15 Dec 2017

Special Olympics Iowa to hold Unified Sports Day at Cornell College December 16

By Stephanie Kocer
Grimes, IA – The annual Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA) Unified Sports Day at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon will be held Saturday, December 16. SOIA athletes from Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Dubuque, Mt. Vernon, the Quad Cities, Vinton and the surrounding area are expected to attend. They will partner with Cornell College students for a day of unified activities. 
 
15 Dec 2017

2018 Solar Training Academy to be Held in Dubuque

By Kaitlyn Kohl

Dec. 15, 2017 (Dubuque, IA) - Iowa experienced 62% solar jobs growth in 2016 according to the the most recent National Solar Jobs Census conducted by the The Solar Foundation. Growth is expected to continue in the region, and to meet the need for trained and qualified solar workers, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) will be hosting a Solar Training Academy in Dubuque starting in January 2018.

15 Dec 2017

DAVENPORT HOLIDAY CLOSING – CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY 2017

By Tiffany Thorndike

City of Davenport will observe Christmas Eve & Christmas Day as holidays on Monday, December 25th and Tuesday, December 26th. All City of Davenport offices & the Public Works Center will be closed. Police Department front desk and records office will be closed. Library Main, Fairmount and Eastern branches will be closed. River’s Edge facility will be closed on Sunday, December 24th & Monday, December 25th and open normal business hours (7a-7p) on Tuesday, December 26th.

15 Dec 2017

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Friday Announcements - 12/15/17

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

15 Dec 2017

US Coast Guard announces names for its Sentinel Class of Fast Response Cutters

By U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard has announced the names for its Sentinel Class of Fast Response Cutters, each vessel being named for a deceased leader, trailblazer or hero of the Coast Guard and its predecessor services of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, the U.S. Lifesaving Service and the U.S. Lighthouse Service.

15 Dec 2017

Wildwood Hills Ranch raises $280,000 to benefit Iowa at-risk children

By Gretchen McLaughlin

ST. CHARLES, Iowa – Wildwood Hills Ranch, with the generous support of Heart of America Group, raised more than $280,000 this fall from two fundraising events: the Wild About the Child Barn Dance hosted at Veritas Stables in Davenport, IA and a Thanksgiving buffet at The Machine Shed in Urbandale, IA.

15 Dec 2017

Nate Boulton’s Statement on Proposed Republican Tax Plan

By Jordan Sabine

Des Moines, IA - State Senator Nate Boulton, Democratic candidate for governor, made the following statement in reaction to the tax proposal release by Governor Reynolds and the Republicans.

15 Dec 2017

TODAY and TOMORROW! A Nova Christmas

By Nova Singers

You don't want to miss this popular concert featuring familiar carols, new arrangements of old favorites, seasonal tunes from around the world and a few surprises that are sure to delight the young and the young at heart!  Gather you loved ones and celebrate the yuletide with Nova Singers! Friday, December 15 7:30 St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport Saturday, December 16 7:30 First Lutheran Church, Galesburg

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