04 Apr 2017

Take a Bite: A Three Day Food Festival April 21-23, 2017 in the Amana Colonies

By David Rettig

AMANA, Iowa- If love to eat and drink the Amana Colonies have the perfect event for you.

04 Apr 2017

THE BLACK BOX THEATRE HOLDS AUDITIONS FOR REMAINDER OF SEASON

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS – The Black Box Theatre located at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, Illinois is holding auditions on Saturday, April 22 from 1-4 at the theatre.  Those planning on auditioning should prepare 16-32 bars of music and bring sheet music and perform a short monologue. You may be asked to sing from the show. Ethnic diversity is strongly encouraged.  Callbacks TBD.   You must audition to be considered for any of the shows.

04 Apr 2017

Hundreds gather in Des Moines for conference bringing education and recognition to direct care workers

By Iowa Csregivers

Des Moines, Iowa (April 2, 2017)-More than 300 direct care workers statewide will gather in Des Moines April 10-11 for two days of educational sessions, networking and recognition supporting those who work in the direct care field so they, in turn, are there to support Iowans and their families during their times of need. The Iowa CareGivers 2017 Conference "Direct Care Riding the Wave" will be held at the Prairie Meadows Events and Conference Center, Altoona.

04 Apr 2017

Educational Camps, Workshops For High School Students Added to Summer Opportunities at St. Ambrose

By Craig DeVrieze

DAVENPORT — This coming summer, high school-aged students can participate in educational camps and instructional workshops at St. Ambrose University.

Summer offerings for 2017 will include a Mock Trial Camp, June 7-8; a Human Body Workshop and a Model United Nations Camp, both on June 19-20; and a Piano Camp, June 26-30.

04 Apr 2017

2017 National Mayor’s Challenge Stops in Davenport Thursday April 6th

By Jonathan Abramson

April 6th Davenport

Meeting with Mayor Frank Klipsch
Nicole Gleason, Public Works Director
School: Fillmore Elementary, 10:30am
9 am at City Hall

National CAMPAIGN INFORMATION AND DETAILS

04 Apr 2017

Iowa State Education Association files lawsuit against House File 291 challenging changes to collective bargaining law

By Jean Hessburg

DES MOINES, IA (04/04/2017) (readMedia)-- Today, the ISEA challenged three main provisions in the recently passed collective bargaining bill seeking to remedy the unequal treatment to its more than 34,000 professional educators.

04 Apr 2017

Branstad, Reynolds highlight importance of severe weather preparedness

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Today, Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds highlighted the importance of preparing for Iowa’s severe weather season.  The Governor and Lt. Governor were joined by Mark Schouten, Director of the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD).

04 Apr 2017

Statement from Rauner Administration on Supreme Court Decision

By Eleni Demertzis

CHICAGO – The Rauner Administration has released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s denial of the direct appeal request in the AFSCME case. The following is attributable to General Counsel Dennis Murashko:

04 Apr 2017

Teacher Job Fair

By Whitney Smith
The Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency and  Regional Office of Education is hosting its Teacher Job Fair on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the Mississippi Bend AEA located at 729 21st Street in Bettendorf, from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.. The purpose of the Teacher Job Fair is to bring school districts looking for teachers together with teachers looking for jobs.
 
04 Apr 2017

Scott County Health Department, Taking Steps to Leave a Public Health Footprint

By Lenore Alonso

Every April, Scott County Health Department celebrates National Public Health Month, by promoting health and its impact on our community. Public health is always in motion, taking steps to encourage healthy habits, prevent disease, and prolong life. In step with the Healthiest Nation 2030 initiative, public health is working to create the healthiest nation in one generation.

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