28 Aug 2017

McGuire on Women’s Equality Day: “We Must Never Forget. We Are Far From Finished.”

By Monica Biddix
Des Moines, IA –In observance of Women’s Equality Day, Gubernatorial candidate Andy McGuire issued the following statement:
 
28 Aug 2017

Woof, Wag and Wine 2017

By Executive Director

Who:  Calling all dog lovers!

  What:  A relaxing day at the winery

Where:  Fireside Winery

             1755 P Avenue

              Marengo, Iowa

 When: Sunday September 10, 2017 from 1:00-5:00  

   Why: To enjoy a beautiful day at the vineyard while raising money to help save lives!

28 Aug 2017

Ascentra Credit Union Foundation Donates $17,000 to Charities and Organizations

By Megan Guldenpfennig

BETTENDORF, IOWA – The Ascentra Credit Union volunteer board of directors and senior leadership team have been busy paying it forward this summer to 36 different charities and organizations, donating $17,000 in Leadership Grants from the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation.

28 Aug 2017

Daniel Biss Responds to Private School Voucher Proposal

By Biss 4 IL

Chicago - Daniel Biss released the following statement in response to Governor Rauner's inclusion of private school vouchers in the most recent school funding proposal.

28 Aug 2017

Q&A: 99 County Meetings with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: What’s on the minds of Iowans as you visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties this year?

28 Aug 2017

Open House to be held at Rock Island National Cemetery on Oct. 4

By Eric Cramer

What: Open House that will include Historical Tours of the Cemetery, Discussion on Veteran Benefits and PreNeed Eligibility, Military Honors and Committal Service information, and tour of casket (crypt) section, columbarium, and cemetery equipment

Who: Staff of Rock Island National Cemetery, VBA representative, Vet Center Representative, Honor Guard, Bugler

When: Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm

28 Aug 2017

Is Your Child Genuinely Funny?

By OurQuadCities.com

Your Child Could Become a Comedian! On September 9th from 8-11AM, ComedySportz will be at The Establishment to laugh with your kids. Anyone 11-17 years old will have 90 seconds to tell a joke, perform impressions, or sing a funny song. The funniest kids will be selected from the audition.

28 Aug 2017

Ballet Quad Cities Auditions for The Nutcracker

By Ballet Quad Cities

Ballet Quad Cities Studios 613 17th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201   Ages 14-18 (or BQC level 6 and 7) Tuesday, September 12, 2017 ~ 5:00pm Registration, 5:30-7:00 audition Possible Call backs   Ages 8-13 (or BQC Level 4 and 5) (younger ages by invitation only) Saturday, September 16, 2017~ 10:00am registration, 10:30-11:30 audition Possible Call Backs

28 Aug 2017

“Apple-y Ever After” Storytime at the Davenport Public Library!

By Michael Priest

Join us for Saturday Storytime at the Davenport Library! This month’s theme is “Apple-y Ever After”, all about apples and harvesting. There will be stories, songs and a fun craft! Join us at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street) on Saturday September 16 at 10am for lots of apple-y fun!

28 Aug 2017

Hug-A-Book, Make Some Art! Early Learning Event for Ages 5 and Under Thursday, Aug. 31

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: The Rock Island Public Library's Hug A Book program series will offer a special early learning art event  this Thursday for ages five and under.

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