05 Jun 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Jun 2, 2017

By Eleni Demertzis

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today vetoed Senate Bill 19 due to an agreement between the Department of Corrections and the Illinois Nurses Association. As a result of good faith negotiations, both sides reached an agreement on an alternative to subcontracting that was fair to taxpayers and state employees.

Governor Rauner wrote in his veto message:

05 Jun 2017

State Treasurer Fitzgerald Concerned About Paying Our Bills on Time

By Karen Austin

A Message from State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald

05 Jun 2017

River Bandits Weekend Results

By Connor Onion

11 RUNS IN FINAL TWO AT-BATS PUNCTUATE SERIES WIN

Alvarez, Henderson homer in 14-5 win

05 Jun 2017

TWO NEW RIDES OPEN AT MODERN WOODMEN PARK FRIDAY

By Jake Levy

The “Wind Up” and “Double Play” make their debuts Friday, double-decker carousel on-deck

05 Jun 2017

Loebsack Introduces Legislation to Protect Iowans’ Access to Healthcare Coverage

By Joe Hand

‘Healthcare Options for All Act’ will allow those with no options available on the Exchange to be able to still receive coverage

Washington, D.C. – Amid reports that Iowans who rely on healthcare insurance purchased through a state's exchange could be left without any options for coverage, Congressman Dave Loebsack today introduced legislation to protect Iowans where no coverage options may be available.

05 Jun 2017

2017 QC Festival of Praise Announcement

By Babette Howard

QC Festival of Praise attracts Military Support Something  very  exciting is happening this year at the annual QC Festival of Praise. Sunday September 3rd 2017  in Le Claire Park Davenport, IA Executive Producer Kathryn Bohn says it will be a night that will honor the Quad Cities vibrant military presence.

05 Jun 2017

Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops A Symphonic Tribute to the Beatles' Greatest Hits!

By Quad City Symphony Orchestra
August 19, 2017 | 7:30 p.m.

Today is the 50th Anniversary of the U.S. release of Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band! Celebrate this monumental album by experiencing it like never before at this year's Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops. 

05 Jun 2017

Secretaries Perdue and Zinke Stress Inter-Departmental Collaboration as Wildfire Season Approaches

By USDA Office of Communications

(Boise, ID, June 2, 2017) – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Interior Secretary Ryan K. Zinke joined forces in Boise, Idaho today at the National Incident Fire Command Center (NIFC) for a tour and briefing on the upcoming wildfire season. Following the events, the secretaries sent a memorandum to wildland fire leadership highlighting the importance of inter-departmental collaboration in protecting communities and managing public lands.

05 Jun 2017

Garden Party and Walk - June 11th

By Grace Lutheran Church

Join us for a fun after-church event featuring local vendors, Golick's Grill, yard art, music from the QC Ukulele Club & Bluegrass Band and much more.

Party runs from 11:30am until 3pm and the Walk is from 1pm until 4pm.

Grace Lutheran Church, 1140 East High Street, Davenport.

01 Jun 2017

Metro Arts Apprenticeship Program enhances the QCA with youth art projects

By Margot Day

Rock Island, Ill. and Davenport, Iowa – June 12, 2017     

The 2017 Quad City Arts Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program will provide area youth ages 15-21 with five-week paid summer apprenticeships. 

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