The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) has published its Compliance and Enforcement/Appeals Summary report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017. This report outlines NOP's compliance, enforcement and appeals activities for January - March 2017. The data highlights the number of incoming and completed complaints; the initial actions taken; and case dispositions, including settlements made and penalties levied.

Red Cross urges blood and platelet donation during Trauma Awareness Month

MADISON, Wis. (April 20, 2017) — During Trauma Awareness Month in May, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients with traumatic injuries and other serious medical needs by donating blood or platelets.

Current Exhibits at the GAHC
"The Culture They Carried: Women Immigrants of Iowa"
Closes May 21
"1917: The Red Cross"
Closes May 7
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Elk Grove Village – Governor Bruce Rauner today joined the Growth Opportunity Alliance (GOA) and discusses changing the broken system to grow Illinois’ economy.

Road Involved: 52nd Avenue is OPEN between 310th Street and 50th Avenue

Date Opened: Friday, April 21, 2017

Description of Closure: The road was closed for a culvert replacement project over a Tributary to the Wapsipinicon River.  This project has been substantially completed and the road is open to traffic.

A Cappella Masterworks Enjoy an expanded 34-voice Nova Singers as they perform two of the most famous works for a cappella choir, the Rachmaninoff's Vespers and the Martin Mass for Double Choir.

Galesburg Saturday, April 22 7:30 pm First Lutheran Church Davenport Sunday, April 23 4:00 pm St. Paul Lutheran Church Tickets: $18 for Adults $15 for Senior Students FREE

Rock Island, IL: With the conclusion of wiring repairs at the Rock Island Public Library 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street, the branch will reopen Saturday, April 22. Regular Saturday hours at the branch are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The Tuesday Toddler Tales story time at 30/31 Branch will be held as scheduled at 10:30 am on Tuesday, April 25. The event is for ages birth to five, and includes stories, songs and activities about trees, in observance of Earth Day.

CHAMBER QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER – JUNE ISSUE!

Offense stays hot in 7-2 win over Burlington

BURLINGTON, Iowa – The Bandits offense stayed hot on Wednesday afternoon at Community Field in a 7-2 win over the Bees to finish off a three-game sweep. Spencer Johnson hit a solo home run as part of a three RBI day to lead the Quad Cities bats. Ryan Hartman pitched six innings and allowed just one run and six hits to pick up the win.

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