18 Apr 2017

Family Resources hosts annual Opening Doors Gala April 21st

By Sarah Tisinger

BETTENDORF, Iowa – On Friday evening, April 21, Family Resources will hold their annual Opening Doors Gala at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf, Iowa. The gala is the agency’s largest fundraiser of the year with more than 300 guests in attendance. Funds raised will support all of Family Resources programs including counseling, group foster care, and services for survivors of domestic or sexual abuse.

18 Apr 2017

Join Us Saturday April 22nd 11am to 1pm " SUITS FOR SOLDIERS"

By Lola@qcvetsoutreach.com

We will be hosting 'SUITS FOR SOLDIER" (Suits for all Veterans),  Food Basket Giveaway, and Catered Lunch for Veterans, their Family or drive.  Join us, the Book Exchange will be open and VA reps on hand to answer any of your questions on benefits.

Join us as we say Thank you to you for your service.  Please remember to bring a

Military ID if you are coming for the first time.  Thanks!!!!

Call with any questions to 563-529-4782

18 Apr 2017

May 3-5 - 84 paintings at Desoto Pottery Studio

By David Balluff
84/48: Pop-up Exhibit of New Works by David Balluff
Local artist David Balluff will be exhibiting 84 new paintings in a "pop-up" show at Desoto Pottery Studio, 12-7pm, May 3 & 4, with a closing night party May 5, from 5-11pm. 
18 Apr 2017

Help save economic growth in the Quad Cities region!

By Downtown Davenport Partnership

Last week, the

17 Apr 2017

NEW BOOK FOCUSES ON COMMUNICATIVE ISSUES IN CHILDREN, SEEKS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE HOPE IN THOSE AFFECTED

By Justin Hill
BLOOMFIELD, IA - A new children's book is now available at local retailers and online. Robby the Robot, written by Iowa native Monica Shelton, is a story that many can relate to, no matter the reader's age level or experience. It's a story of perseverance, patience, and personal growth. Shelton explains more:
17 Apr 2017

Davenport Man Sentenced to 130 Months in Prison for Two Bank Robberies

By Christie Kalkowski
DAVENPORT, IA - On April 10, 2017, Shawn Eugene Lee, age 39, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger to 130 months in prison for each of two separate bank robberies, announced United States Attorney Kevin VanderSchel. The sentences were ordered to run at the same time. Lee was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his imprisonment and to pay $200 towards the Crime Victims’ Fund.
17 Apr 2017

Davenport Woman Sentenced to Prison for Stealing from the Scott County Jail

By Christie Kalkowski
DAVENPORT, IA - On April 10, 2017, Jennifer Wierson, age 43, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger to 21 months in prison for theft from a government agency receiving federal program funds, announced United States Attorney Kevin VanderSchel.
17 Apr 2017

St. Baldrick’s of Clinton County Hosts Head-Shaving Event to Raise Funds for Childhood Cancer Research

By Jennifer Naeve

With a Goal to Raise $40,000 and have 100 Shavees Go Bald

17 Apr 2017

Healthy Happy Families Fun Day Features Tribute to New Dads

By Mark McLaughlin
IA/IL QUAD-CITIES – Quad-Cities family members, from preschoolers to grandparents, can have fun and learn about healthy lifestyles at Healthy Happy Families Fun Day, an annual event created to foster community health awareness.
17 Apr 2017

Governor Attends Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Specialist Graduation Ceremony

By Allie Bovis

Congratulates graduates for entering an agency that is embracing evidence-based approaches to rehabilitate youth

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Bruce Rauner today congratulated the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) Specialist Interns at the IDJJ graduation ceremony for their work to serve the people of Illinois. The governor commended the agency on the steps it’s taken to shift the state’s juvenile justice system into a youth-focused, rehabilitative model.

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