07 Apr 2017

Learn all about astronomy at our final Family Fun Night of the 2016-2017 season on Friday, April 21!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
Do you know what makes up our night sky? Find out more at our Astronomy themed Family Fun Night!  
What you can expect:
  • Our fully immersive Discovery Dome planetarium will be open with FREE showings throughout the night.
  • Dr. Paul Sipiera, President and CEO Planetary Studies Foundation, will give a presentation about "How and Where to View The Great American Total Solar Eclipse” at 7 p.m.
07 Apr 2017

OUR FUTURO MATTERS IS THEME OF QUAD CITIES HISPANIC CHAMBER GALA

By Todd Ashby
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GQCHCC) will host its eighth Annual Gala on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. Maria Hinojosa, award-winning journalist and founder of Futuro Media Group, will keynote the event with a presentation titled, "Latinx on the frontlines: The canaries in the mine of due process denials." 
07 Apr 2017

A Return to Historical Precedent

By Grassley Press

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley made the following statement regarding the vote to return to historical precedent to confirm Supreme Court nominees by a simple majority vote margin after Senate Democrats performed the first successful partisan filibuster of a Supreme Court nominee in the history of the United States.

07 Apr 2017

Grassley, Whitehouse Introduce Bill Protecting Vulnerable Youth & Expanding Oversight of Juvenile Justice Grant Programs

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced legislation to support at-risk youth and those who enter the juvenile justice system.

07 Apr 2017

Rock Island 30/31 Branch Temporarily Closed for Service Work

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Beginning at noon April 6, the Rock Island Public Library 30/31 Branch will be closed for electrical service repairs.

A recent power surge revealed a wiring issue. The Library Board opted to close the branch temporarily to allow electricians to properly evaluate the severity of the issue, and fix what is necessary without interruption. Repairs could take up to a week or longer, depending on the severity of issues found.

07 Apr 2017

NPR to Air Story on Treatment of German Americans of 100 Years Ago

By German American Heritage Center

NPR will air the longer part of the story on Friday, April 7th at 4:35pm. You can catch the story on WVIK at 90.3 FM.

06 Apr 2017

Spring Salad Fundraiser at Edwards UCC.

By Sandy Reinders

Spring Salad Fundraiser at Edwards Congregational UCC.

3420 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport, IA Thursday, April 20

Join us for a selection of freshly prepared salads, fresh baked rolls, 

cupcakes and beverages. Call 563-359-0331 to make a reservation 

for 11:30 AM or 1:00 PM. $10 per person will be collected at the door.  

06 Apr 2017

QC Justice Professionals Will Examine Racial Profiling, Mass Incarcerations in April 11 Panel Discussion at St. Ambrose

By Craig DeVrieze

AVENPORT — Eight Quad Cities area professionals in the field of social justice will participate in a panel discussion on the influence of racial bias in policing practices and judicial outcomes from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, at St. Ambrose University.

Betty C. Andrews, president of the Iowa-Nebraska National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, will moderate the discussion.

06 Apr 2017

Bipartisan Coalition of Senators Renew Legislation to Combat Sexual Assault on College & University Campuses

By Grassley Press

Group of Republican and Democratic Senators reintroduce Campus Accountability and Safety Act to prevent sexual assault on college campuses, protect survivors, and provide accountability and transparency for institutions

06 Apr 2017

DEA Resists Recommended Policy Changes in Wake of Review following Agent’s Death

By Grassley Press

Grassley, Feinstein, Chaffetz, Cummings seek answers after DEA rebuffs IG’s call for improved info sharing                                                                                                                                   

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