John Ratzenberger, known for his role as mail carrier, Cliff Clavin in the long-running NBC sitcom “Cheers”, is coming to the Quad Cities. 
DAVENPORT, IA - On April 18, 2017, William John Boom, age 65, from Davenport, Iowa, pleaded guilty to making false statements to a federal grand jury, announced United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel. This charge carries a maximum potential penalty of not more than five years of imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, a term of supervised release of not more than three years, and a $100 special assessment to the Crime Victims’ Fund. Sentencing is scheduled for August 24, 2017, at 2:30 p.m.

Fulton, IL, May 10, 2017: The Fulton Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its first local job fair for local employers and potential employees. The job fair is aimed at helping local students find seasonal employment as well as traditional adult employees seeking permanent positions in the community.

Bettendorf, Iowa — Since 1988, hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in Walk MS events across the country raising critical funds and awareness for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year, the cumulative fundraising since 1988 is expected to surpass $1 billion.

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Our 150th celebration continues with a second FREE, community-wide photo shoot!
Did you know that 1,246 people attended our free, community-wide photo event in January? Due to demand, we are continuing the 150th year celebration with a SECOND photo shoot at the Putnam Museum & Science Center!

Rock Island, IL - April 14, 2017: The Rock Island Public Library will offer two free "Money Smart" events to help Quad Citians locate unclaimed assets and protect their identities against theft. Rock Island Library and other Money Smart Week partners will offer financial literacy events during Money Smart Week Quad Cities, April 22 -29, 2017.

Rock Island Library events include:

Rock Island, IL: Just in time for Shakespeare's upcoming birthday, the great Bard of Avon gets the improv treatment at the Rock Island Public Library on Thursday, April 20.

Shakespeared, which consists of Shakespearean improvisational comedy from Guys in Ties of Comedy Sportz, Rock Island, will be presented at 6:00 pm in the Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street. The rollicking improvisational romp in the style of Shakespeare is provided at no charge.

Sterling community encouraged to give blood

STERLING, Ill. (April 17, 2017) — An American Red Cross blood drive will be held in memory of Jen Banks on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Washington Elementary School, 815 W. LeFevre in Sterling.

Banks passed away in 2015 after an automobile accident. She had received numerous blood transfusions during treatment in effort to save her life.

15 runs on 16 hits, including five home runs, as Bandits thrash Burlington

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