West Branch, Iowa— Erin Anfinson will be the 2017 Artist-in-Residence at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. The Artist-in-Residence Program promotes creative means of communicating the park's national significance and its relevance to park visitors. Anfinson will be in residence during June and the early part of July. She will lead a free public presentation on Saturday, June 24 at 2 p.m. in the Visitor Center.

Rehn Angus Ranch, Davenport, Iowa, is a new member of the American Angus Association®, reports Allen Moczygemba, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo.

The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 18 million registered Angus.

Friday, June 2nd, 4pm - 7pm at the Scott County Library System headquarters (Eldridge library), 200 North 6th Avenue, Eldridge.

Dawson homers, drives in three in 8-5 loss

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Ronnie Dawson had an RBI single and a two-run home run, but the Bandits fell 9-5 to the Peoria Chiefs on Tuesday afternoon at Modern Woodmen Park. Chiefs’ right-hander Jordan Hicks picked up the win, tossing 6.1 innings.