01 Sep 2017

Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Tax Reform Agenda

By USDA Office of Communications

(Washington, DC, August 30, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today expressed his strong support for President Trump’s tax reform agenda as a great benefit to the American agriculture community. Perdue issued the following statement:

01 Sep 2017

Presentation on Martin Luther

By German American Heritage Center
Portrayals of Luther: 500 Years of Struggle to Get It Right
Saturday, Sept. 9 @ 2pm
 
Presentation on Luther by Dr. Derek Nelson
01 Sep 2017

Second Saturdays at the GAHC!

By German American Heritage Center
Sat. September 9, Craft Activity @ 1pm
01 Sep 2017

Fall Frolic Benefit Gala

By German American Heritage Center
Friday, Sept. 8 @ 5pm
The Outing Club, Davenport
Tickets: $55
01 Sep 2017

Gov. Rauner to students: ‘You can do anything’

By Elizabeth Tomev

Governor touts education transformation during tour of Illinois schools

In a tour of Illinois schools today, Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke to students about their future while highlighting how historic education funding reform in Illinois ensures equitable funding for public schools, better school choice for families and property tax relief for taxpayers.

01 Sep 2017

Volunteer Iowa Awarded $192,000 to Strengthen and Expand Volunteering Across Iowa

By Michelle Raymer
Des Moines, IA – Volunteer Iowa announced today that it has received a Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) grant of $192,023 from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that oversees AmeriCorps and the nation’s volunteer initiatives. This funding will allow Volunteer Iowa to better support local organizations in recruiting, managing, and retaining volunteers to address some of Iowa's most pressing challenges.
01 Sep 2017

Davenport Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Felon in Possession of a Firearm

By Christie Kalkowski

DAVENPORT, IA – On August 30, 2017, Eugene Williams, Jr., 22, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger to 70 months in prison for felon in possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel. Williams will serve three years of supervised release following his imprisonment. The firearm involved in the offense was forfeited.

01 Sep 2017

Former Gubernatorial Hopeful Mike Matson Announces Endorsement of Fred Hubbell

By Paul Esker

DES MOINES, IA – Today, in the wake of endorsements from numerous current and former Iowa Legislators and former Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson, Mike Matson - former Gubernatorial hopeful and current Davenport Alderman - announced his endorsement of Fred Hubbell.

01 Sep 2017

September Gaming Events at Rock Island Libraries

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Get your game on at the Rock Island Public Library with new monthly activities for families and adults.

01 Sep 2017

Heartland Crush Opens Iowa Non-GMO Soybean Processing Facility.

By Thomas Kopp

Supplying a Non-GMO Project Verified, Hexane Free Pressed Soybean Meal and Oil for the Feed and Food Industries.

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