16 Jun 2017

A Healthy Reminder

By Rep. Dave Loebsack

This weekend we celebrate Father’s Day, as well as the culmination of National Men’s Health Week. National Men’s Health Week serves as an important reminder for our fathers, brothers, and sons to seek preventative health check-ups, support ongoing efforts to improve men’s health, and raise awareness for men’s health issues.

16 Jun 2017

BANDITS BEAT KERNELS, KEEP PLAYOFF HOPES ALIVE

By Connor Onion

Quad Cities wins rubber match over Cedar Rapids

DAVENPORT, Iowa – The River Bandits defeated the Cedar Rapids Kernels 5-4 on Thursday night at Modern Woodmen Park. Taylor Jones hit his 5th home run of the season and Erasmo Pinales earned the win in relief for the Bandits.

16 Jun 2017

Students Named to Cornell College Dean's List

By Jill Hawk

MOUNT VERNON, IA (06/15/2017)-- Cornell College named about 200 students to its Dean's List for the Spring 2017 semester, including:

Kaylin Voss of Davenport, IA (52804)

Elaine Andorf of Bettendorf, IA (52722)

Alexandra Brewster of Muscatine, IA (52761)

Anthony Clifton of Bettendorf, IA (52722)

Kaci Yost of Long Grove, IA (52756)

16 Jun 2017

MODERN WOODMEN PARK IN 'BEST OF THE BALLPARKS' FINALS

By Jake Levy
River Bandits face off with South Bend Cubs in final round of Ballpark Digest fan-vote contest
16 Jun 2017

Rhythm City® Casino Resort is celebrating its One Year Anniversary!

By Megan McConville

We are excited to announce our one year anniversary on Friday, June 16! Starting at 9 AM, we want you to be part of our party. Guests will be able to win their share of $10,000 in free slot play! The entire day and night will be filled with gifts, goodies and giveaways galore! Live music, beautiful décor, a photo booth and delicious eats will be included throughout the day! At 6 PM, our official anniversary, we will be handing out cupcakes and champagne to celebrate our milestone!

16 Jun 2017

Repeat Offering: Webinar for Organic Handlers: June 28

By USDA Office of Communications
On June 14, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) hosted a one-hour training webinar for organic handlers on Organic Integrity in the Supply Chain. Organic handlers play a vital role in the global organic control system, which includes strict production standards; accreditation of certifiers; certification of farmers, processors and handlers; and enforcement. 
16 Jun 2017

Dial Retirement Communities Set to Break Ground on Senior Living Facility

By Kristen Anderson

Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for Wednesday, June 21st at 10:30 a.m.

Entrance to event at: 941 6th Street, Moline – Parking: on the Northeast side of Stephen’s Park

15 Jun 2017

Bipartisan Bill from Grassley, Schatz, Bucshon, Bera Would Help Document Areas Underserved by General Surgeons

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Rep. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.) and Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) have introduced bipartisan legislation that would produce high quality data on where general surgeons are in short supply around the country.  The need for general surgeons is especially high in rural or other under-served communities.

15 Jun 2017

Secretary Perdue Hosts Inaugural Rural Prosperity Task Force Meeting

By USDA Office of Communications

Task Force showcases broad interagency support for promoting economic growth and spurring innovation in rural America

15 Jun 2017

Summer Fun Gets Cooking with Rock Island Library Teen Events in Late June

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Fun and learning for teens gets creative with programs on cooking, making graphic novels, and tie-dye, all at the Rock Island Public Library. All events are free and open to the public. The library's Reading by Design theme celebrates creativity and making, with the following free events for ages 12 to 18:

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