24 Aug 2017

College Bound Children Share Career Ambitions With State Treasurer Fitzgerald

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (08/24/2017) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald announced today that 88% of the children who participated in the College Savings Iowa's annual State Fair survey believe a college education is a necessary step to achieving their dreams and career aspirations. "Iowa children are already thinking about their futures," stated Fitzgerald.

24 Aug 2017

Palmer College of Chiropractic donates building to Scott County Family YMCA

By Lori Leipold

Palmer College of Chiropractic has donated the building at 724 N. Harrison St. to the Scott County Family YMCA. It currently houses the Palmer YMCA Early Learning Center.

24 Aug 2017

Online Continuing Education Available for Early Childhood Professionals

By Becky L. King

AMES, Iowa – The quality of care that children receive between birth and age five sets the stage for the rest of their lives. With that in mind, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers professional development for child care providers.

24 Aug 2017

Statement from Gov. Bruce Rauner on Resignaions

By Elizabeth Tomev

CHICAGO (Aug. 24, 2017) – Diana Rickert, Laurel Patrick, Meghan Keenan and Brittany Carl have submitted their resignations to the Office of the Governor.

We are grateful for their hard work on behalf of the people of Illinois and wish them all the best going forward.

Elizabeth Tomev is acting communications director.

###

24 Aug 2017

North Fayette Valley FFA Took Top Honors in Iowa State Fair Beef Competition

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/24/2017) (readMedia)-- FFA exhibitors competed in the Performance Beef Show judged Wednesday prior to the start of the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Entries were open to purebred, grade or crossbred market steers.

Additional results below:

Choice Retail Beef – Window A

Champion: Logan Sieren, Keota FFA - Keota

Reserve Champion: Mia Gibson, North Fayette Valley FFA – West Union

24 Aug 2017

Vettes on the River - Vettes Supporting Vets, Saturday, August 26, 2017

By Cindy Bruhn
LECLAIRE, Iowa – The Mid-West Corvette Club is hosting “Vettes on the River – Vettes Supporting Vets” in LeClaire, Iowa. All money raised from the 2017 Vettes On The River event will be donated to Quad City veterans’ organizations.
24 Aug 2017

Author Maria Nhambu to Visit the Davenport Public Library

By Michael Priest

Maria Nhambu will visit the Davenport Public Library to discuss her writing and share her love of her native Africa, its culture and rhythms. Join us at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Saturday September 9 at 10:30am. Nhambu’s first book, Africa’s Child, is a memoir that describes her struggles and hardships growing up as a mixed race orphan in Tanzania.

24 Aug 2017

BANDITS NO-HIT BY BELOIT WEDNESDAY

By Jake Levy

On verge of playoff berth, Bandits held without a hit by Snappers  

24 Aug 2017

Perdue Unveils New USDA Ethics App for Executive Branch Employees

By USDA Office of Communications

USDA-Developed Mobile Application Answers Ethics Questions On the Go

24 Aug 2017

Bettendorf Doctor Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud

By Christie Kalkowski

DAVENPORT, IA – On August 22, 2017, Dr. Paul Matthew Bolger, 45, of Bettendorf, Iowa, pleaded guilty to 18 counts of false statements relating to health care matters and five counts of introduction of misbranded drugs. He also pleaded guilty to one count of false statements relating to health care matters for conduct occurring in California and transferred from the Central District of California to the Southern District of Iowa, announced United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel.

Pages

more

Subscribe & Listen to Reader Podcasts

On Stands Now

 

Tagged Content

Two Ways to Subscribe

1. Subscribe to free weekly e-mail content updates.

You'll get both the current official narrative challenge and What's Happenin' in the Quad Cities.
(Did you know we publish a new Real Astrology and RCR Crossword every week?) 

Subscribe!

* indicates required

2. Get 12 monthly issues mailed first class for $48

Get 12 issues mailed monthly for $48 per year.

Get the printed Reader edition mailed to you (or anyone you want) first-class for 12 months for $48.
$24 goes to postage and handling, $24 goes to keeping the doors open!

Click this link to Subscribe now.

 
 

Meetings Calendar

Kids Calendar

Eat & Drink Calendar