30 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner's statement after House vote

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 28, 2017) – Gov. Rauner issued the following statement after the House vote:​

"Today, members of the Illinois House of Representatives voted to bring historic education reform to Illinois children and their families. I want to thank Speaker Madigan, Leader Durkin and their staff members for finding common ground that will reverse the inequities of our current school funding system.

30 Aug 2017

ICGA Commemorates 50 Years While Prioritizing Corn Policy Issues at Annual Grassroot Summit

By Lisa Cassady

Delegates Help Prioritize Corn Policy Issues for Coming Year JOHNSTON, IA - August 28, 2017 - Continuing the legacy became the theme echoed many times throughout the 2017 Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) Grassroots Summit which took place this weekend in Altoona. While celebrating the many achievements of the last 50 years, ICGA delegates set the direction for the policies and priorities in the coming year.

30 Aug 2017

THE MOLINE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES DEADLINE FOR GRANTS SUBMISSION

By Claudia Meenan

A grants submission deadline has been announced by the Moline Foundation. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply if they serve the citizens of Moline and the surrounding region, including the Quad Cities region.

30 Aug 2017

Davenport Man Sentenced to 36 Months in Prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm

By Christie Kalkowski

DAVENPORT, IA - On August 29, 2017, Leroy Lynell Grandberry, 30, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by Chief United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey to 36 months in prison for felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel. Grandberry was ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his imprisonment and to pay $100 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.

30 Aug 2017

BANDITS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HARVEY VICTIMS DURING FINAL HOMESTAND

By Jake Levy
Astros Class-A affiliate to collect cash donations, clothes and supplies during Labor Day Weekend series
 
30 Aug 2017

IOWA CITY COMMUNITY BRINGS “MAME” TO THE STAGE THIS FALL, SEPTEMBER 22nd – OCTOBER 1st.

By Megan Yoder

August 28, 2017 – Iowa City, Iowa – EXEPERIENCE the glitz and glamour of New York this Fall as Iowa City Community Theatre presents MAME, by Jerome Lawrence and Robert Edwin Lee, directed by Richard Tiegs, with musical direction by Wes Habley.

30 Aug 2017

New Mini Masters Program at the Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

Kids, ages two to seven, can train to become mini art masters starting in September at the Muscatine Art Center. The new program replaces Art for Tots which was geared toward preschool aged children. Mini Masters opens up the opportunity for kids through first grade to join in creating art. “This past summer I had quite a few kids return after kindergarten asking to join Tots class,” says Muscatine Art Center Program Coordinator, Teresa Stenstrup.

30 Aug 2017

2017 PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE NOW

By Jake Levy
Dates set for six potential home post-season games at Modern Woodmen Park
 
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Tickets for River Bandits home games for the 2017 Midwest League post-season are available for purchase on now. The River Bandits’ win Saturday night clinched home-field advantage for the first round of the playoffs, solidifying the dates for post-season home games at Modern Woodmen Park. 
 
30 Aug 2017

Former Davenport Alderman Bill Boom Sentenced to Two Years of Probation for Making False Statements to a Federal Grand Jury

By Christie Kalkowski

DAVENPORT, IA – On August 30, 2017, Chief United States District Court Judge John

30 Aug 2017

Craft Café for Adults at the Davenport Public Library

By Michael Priest

You are invited to join us at the Davenport Public Library for a monthly craft program for adults. Meet us at 2:00pm on the third Saturday of the month beginning September 16 at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street) for lots of crafty fun! The lineup of upcoming crafts includes:

September 18 – Butterfly Jars

October 21 – Wycinanki (Polish Paper Craft)

November 18 – Card Making

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