10 May 2017

"Stories in the Park" Offered by the Davenport Library

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Davenport Public Library Offers “Stories in the Park” at Vander Veer Botanical Park

Beginning Tuesday June 6th, the Davenport Library will be offering “Stories in the Park” at the Vander Veer Botanical Park (215 W Central Park). The story times will be held every Tuesday at 11am (except for July 4th) through July. Join us near the pond (in case of rain we’ll meet in the conservatory). Bring some snacks, a blanket and sit back and take a break with your favorite summertime stories!

10 May 2017

“Slow Down to Get Around” law to make garbage, recycling workers safer

By Kurt Liske

A new Iowa law goes into effect July 1, 2017, requiring motorists to slow down, safely change lanes if possible and operate with caution around waste and recycling trucks with safety lights flashing. The law echoes cautions already in place for motorists passing a stopped public safety vehicle, and drivers could be cited by law enforcement for violating the new law.

10 May 2017

JoAnn Johnson announces retirement as superintendent of the Iowa Division of Credit Unions

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Job posting for superintendent now available

10 May 2017

Don't miss our Rooftop Beatles Tribute Concert on SATURDAY!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
Like their last live performance on the top of Apple Studios, the Putnam will host a tribute Beatles rooftop concert with a RME band! Please bring your own lawn chairs... seating will be in Putnam parking lot. Local food trucks and beer will be on site for the event.
For all those who attend, a $3 off coupon will be issued for The Magical History Tour: A Beatles Exhibition. ​​​​​​​
10 May 2017

EARLY RUNS SINK RIVER BANDITS IN BOWLING GREENEARLY RUNS SINK RIVER BANDITS IN BOWLING GREEN

By Jake Levy
BOWLING GREEN, Ken. -- Six runs over the first three innings buried the Quad Cities River Bandits in a 10-2 loss to the Bowling Green Hot Rods on a warm, humid Wednesday at Bowling Green Ballpark. Cionel Perez could not get through the second inning, allowing six runs on seven hits, to suffer his second loss of the season. Randy Cesar had a pair of hits to extend his hitting streak to seven games and Spencer Johnson had two hits and the lone RBI for the Quad Cities offense in the game.
10 May 2017

Gov. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Reynolds announce appointments to the Iowa Board of Medicine

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds announced two appointments to the Iowa Board of Medicine.  These appointments are effective today, are unpaid and are subject to Iowa Senate confirmation.

Ms. Teresa Garman of Ames, IA previously served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1987 to 2002, where she served as Chairwoman of the Justice Appropriations Committee.  She replaces Diane Clarke of Lake Mills, IA. 

10 May 2017

New Patrol Headquarters Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

By Pamela Brown

On Tuesday, May 16, at 11:00 a.m. the Scott County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Patrol Headquarters, located at 3206 South 16th Avenue in Eldridge.

10 May 2017

Rivermont Collegiate Junior Selected to 2017 Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship National Student Congress

By Jill Weitzel

May 10, 2017 - Bettendorf, Iowa – Hannah Laufenberg, a Junior at Rivermont Collegiate in Bettendorf, daughter of Brian and Angela Laufenberg, has been selected  for the prestigious program and will be traveling to Lexington, Kentucky this June.

10 May 2017

Gov. Branstad signs 6 bills into law

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad today signed the following 6 bills into law:

10 May 2017

THE HAROLD R. BECHTEL TRUST AWARDS HUNGER GRANT TO CHURCHES UNITED

By Rhonda Johnson

Churches United of the Quad City Area is very grateful to The Harold R. Bechtel Charitable Trust for a $5,000.00 grant, in support of its Scott County Food Pantries, a part of our Hunger Program.

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