Enjoy classic films this summer when the Davenport Library hosts Afternoon Classic Films. The films will be shown at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) at 2pm on the third Wednesday of the month.  The lineup of films is:

May 17 - The Big Trees June 21 - Holiday July 19 - A Place in the Sun August 16 - The Grass is Greener

Sen. Chuck Grassley is a long-time advocate for whistleblowers and has a long record of improving veterans services.  Grassley made the following comment on President Trump’s announcement of an executive order on accountability and whistleblower protections at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Coming this summer, join the RiffTrax guys  Michael, Kevin and Bill in their riff-tastic party with “RiffTrax Live: Summer Shorts Beach Party!,” that’s set to hit the big screen for two special nights on Thursday, June 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT / 7:00 p.m. MT / 8:00 p.m.

DECATUR - Governor Bruce Rauner today joined Illinois Department of Corrections Assistant Director Gladyse Taylor to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Moms and Babies program at the Decatur Correctional Center. He discussed the importance of building strong families.

AMES, IA (05/08/2017)-- Iowa State University's Leadership Studies Program, administered by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics, is an interdisciplinary program designed for students in all majors and provides a strong foundation for leadership, communication and organizational theory.

Fifty-five graduating seniors at Iowa State University this spring earned a Leadership Studies certificate in addition to an undergraduate degree, including the following:

GREENVILLE, SC (05/08/2017)-- The following students are among approximately 500 Bob Jones University students named to the President's List for high academic achievement during the Spring 2017 semester.

To qualify for the President's List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.

Alexis Amos, a Sophomore Health Sciences major of Bettendorf, was named to the Spring 2017 President's List at Bob Jones University.

Bettendorf —Nik LaMaack, a North High School senior, impressed his Family Museum dance instructors during his first (and final) year with the program so much so that he has landed a starring role in the upcoming annual performance. LaMaack studies ballet, jazz, and hip-hop at the Family Museum and is currently rehearsing for his starring role as Dr. Coppélius in the classical ballet, Coppélia. The character Dr.

ALLIANCE (Ohio) —The University of Mount Union Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Grant W. Cook III, will perform on Thursday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Riverside United Methodist Church, 712 16th Street. The performance, which is free and open to the public, includes works by Hans Leo Hassler, Michael John Trotta, Pētris Vasks, Ēriks Ešenvalds, Srul Irving Glick, Peter Angela, and Jacob Narverud, among others.

The Scott County Conservation Board announces the opening and hours for the Scott County Park Pool and West Lake Park Beach and Boathouse SCOTT COUNTY PARK POOL: The Scott County Park Pool will be open May 27th – May 29th Memorial Day weekend only. Starting Saturday, June 3rd, the pool will be open daily for the season. Hours: Weekends and Holiday ~ 10:00am – 8:00pm; Weekdays: 12:00pm – 8:00pm WEST LAKE PARK BOATHOUSE:
Due to a sewer and water line collapse, the two eastbound lanes of E Locust St between Kenwood and Forest Rd are being closed effective immediately. The two westbound lanes are currently open, however, this may change depending on conditions. The detour for eastbound Locust St, is going S on Kenwood and then E onto Middle Rd. More details and information on this closure will be released as they become available.

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