16 May 2017

Quad City Leadership Academy holds Graduation Ceremony

By Shari Baker

Integrity Integrated’s community leadership development program, The Quad City Leadership Academy, will be hosting a Graduation Ceremony at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bettendorf, Iowa. Ginny Wilson-Peters, President and Owner of Integrity Integrated, with community partner, Exelon Generation, will be honoring ten local Quad Citizens who have completed the four-month program.

16 May 2017

Klobuchar, McCain, Grassley Urge OMB Director Mulvaney to Use Existing Executive Authority to Bring Down Prescription Drug Costs

By Grassley Press

In a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Mulvaney, Klobuchar, McCain, and Grassley encourage executive or administrative action to reduce the ever-increasing financial burden of prescription drugs for millions of Americans

16 May 2017

Wells4Wellness to hold Walk-to-Niger Awards Ceremony

By Pat Herath

May 21st at 6:00-7:00 pm

MOLINE, Ill. – Wells4Wellness is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing safe, sanitary water wells to the people of Niger, Africa. Ten teams were challenged to cumulatively complete a virtual 6,000 mile walk for 60 days from the Quad Cities to Niger, Africa.

16 May 2017

Putnam Museum teams up with ISU Scott County Extension Master Gardeners to host Pollinators’ Palooza

By Becky L. King

May 17, 2017 (Davenport, Iowa) – The Putnam Museum & Science Center will host a “Pollinators’ Palooza” event May 20 and 21 in partnership with the Iowa State University (ISU) Scott County Extension Master Gardeners. The weekend-long palooza, which will take place on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 21, from noon to 5 p.m., is designed to educate the public on the continuous importance of pollinators in our environment.

16 May 2017

KEEP IOWA BEAUTIFUL ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

By Gerry Schnepf
Maybe you have already taken a photo of your favorite place in Iowa. If you have not, grab your camera and take that shot and enter it in Keep Iowa Beautiful's 8th Photography Contest aimed at raising awareness of Iowa's rural and urban beauty. This photo contest offers both amateur and experienced photographers an opportunity to tell Iowa's story in a fun, engaging way during your favorite season.
15 May 2017

Governor Welcomes Keidanren Delegation To Illinois Governor Welcomes Keidanren Delegation To Illinois

By Allie Bovis

Japanese Delegation Stops in Chicago During Midwest Tour

15 May 2017

Treasurer Fitzgerald Adds New Names to Treasure Hunt

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (05/15/2017) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced he has more money to return to Iowans. More than two million people are owned over $308 million. The spring publication of the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is scheduled to begin soon.

15 May 2017

Paper Cities Craft Program at the Davenport Public Library

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Build the city of your imagination at the Paper Cities Craft Program at the Davenport Library! Join us at 3:00pm on Monday June 5th at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) and create mini city scenes using paper, scissors, glue and recycled materials. All supplies will be provided – all you need to bring is your creativity!

15 May 2017

2017 Iowan of the Day - Honoring Hard-working Iowans from Your Community

By Drew Norton

MAY 15, 2017 (05/15/2017) (readMedia)-- Each year the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation partners with Cookies Food Products to honor ten Iowans across the state who demonstrate an honest work ethic, dedication to their community while showing an exceptional sense of Iowa pride. The Blue Ribbon Foundation wants to celebrate those who work hard to better their communities and the state of Iowa through their volunteer efforts.

15 May 2017

Iowa State University students receive awards at Entrepreneurship Showcase competition

By Carole A. Custer

AMES, IA (05/15/2017)-- The excellence of students' business ideas and proposals was recognized with awards April 27, 2017, at the Entrepreneurship Showcase hosted by the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences.

Madison Davis of Davenport, IA (52807), was recognized with runner-up in the Most Sustainable Business Proposal for her and her team's "Beckham's" business proposal. Davis worked alongside Allison Hockensmith and Kayla Finn to develop their business proposal.

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