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.

24 Aug 2017

New Local Company Offers Fun Alternative To Trivia Nights.

By Amy Warren

LeClaire, IA – Organizations in the Quad Cities looking for an alternative to trivia night fundraisers now have a new option--Rock n’ Roll Bingo! As their slogan says, “This isn’t your grandma’s bingo!” Rock n’ Roll Bingo fundraisers offer a fun night for groups of all ages.

24 Aug 2017

Rally for a Welcoming Quad Cities

By QCCVB

August 26, 2017 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, 100 17th Street • Rock Island, Illinois • 4:00pm until 5:30pm

24 Aug 2017

Illinois Budgeting for Results Commission to host pair of public hearings

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 23, 2017) – The Illinois Budgeting for Results (BFR) Commission will be holding public hearings in Chicago on Aug. 30 and Springfield on Sept. 6 for the public to learn about Illinois’ performance-based budgeting efforts and talk with BFR Commissioners.

24 Aug 2017

Broadway Resident Receives Summer Broadway Beautification Award

By Lindsay Hocker

ROCK ISLAND – A Broadway Historic District resident who transformed the exterior of her historic property received the latest Broadway Beautification Award.

Carla Dacon received the award at Broadway Historic District’s August meeting for her work at the Hoge-Houder House located at 832 19th St., Rock Island. This home is a 1903 American Foursquare. Dacon replaced the roof, rebuilt the front porch, and painted it in historically appropriate colors.

24 Aug 2017

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE’S EXPERT GRILL MASTERS RETURN TO THE GRILL US HOTLINE FOR THIRD AND FINAL TIME THIS SUMMER

By Vanessa Tostes

Experts Standing By to Answer Labor Day Weekend Grilling Questions

24 Aug 2017

Werner Tops Farm Crop Contest at Iowa State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2017) (readMedia)-- Ginger Werner of Chelsea claimed the Sweepstakes title in the Sheaf Grains division of the Farm Crops show judged Thursday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

Barley in the Straw

1) Chuck Werner, Chelsea

2) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

3) Thomas Huck, Waverly

Brome Grass for Seed

1) Jay Van Wert, Hampton

2) Ronald Zelle, Waverly

3) Ginger Werner, Chelsea

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