20 Mar 2017

USDA Publishes National Organic Standards Board Meeting Proposals and Discussion Documents

By USDA Office of Communications

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) posted meeting materials and an updated agenda for the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Spring meeting, to be held in Denver, CO, April 19-21, 2017. Documents are posted on the Spring 2017 NOSB meeting webpage.

20 Mar 2017

Governor Announces Appointments, Friday, March 17, 2017

By Eleni Demertzis

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner today announced he has made appointments to the Illinois Lottery Control Board, Illinois Human Rights Commission and the Illinois Medical District Board.

Name: James Floyd

Position: Board Member – Illinois Lottery Control Board

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed James Floyd to the Illinois Lottery Control Board. Floyd’s experience in brand management, marketing and finance will bring vast knowledge to the board.

20 Mar 2017

Q&A: National Ag Week (March 19-25, 2017) With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: Why is National Ag Week a good reminder for Americans to appreciate how food gets to their tables?

20 Mar 2017

2017 PRAIRIE QUEEN QUILT CLUB QUILT SHOW FRI-SAT-SUN MAY 19-21, 2017

By Robert Sterling

Theme: Cats, Calico and Cross Stitch

The annual Bishop Hill Quilt Show will be held at the Bishop Hill Colony School. Bishop Hill, Illinois, on Friday May 19 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday May 20 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday May 21 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., sponsored by the Prairie Queen Quilt Club and The Bishop Hill Arts Council.

20 Mar 2017

Local teacher and marathoner is the face of Multiple Sclerosis

By Mary McNeil

A local marathon runner and East Moline teacher, who has been living with multiple sclerosis since 2011, has been chosen as this year's ambassador for the annual MS Walk April 22nd.

20 Mar 2017

Score for Education Nets $1,138 for Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation

By Ken Jacoby

Rocky’s high-scoring teams generated big donations

The Score for Education program has wrapped up for its inaugural 2016-17 season. QCSportsNet.com and Chris Elsberg State Farm Insurance are pleased to announce that their total combined donation to the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation was $1,138.00.

20 Mar 2017

Des Moines Water Works Lawsuit

By Various sources

A federal district judge has dismissed in its entirety the Des Moines Water Works’ lawsuit against the Sac, Calhoun and Buena Vista drainage districts in northwest Iowa. The federal Clean Water Act claim was dismissed for lack of standing considering the drainage districts’ limited status under Iowa law.

20 Mar 2017

Grassley Statement at a Hearing on the Nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to Serve as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

By Grassley Press

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

20 Mar 2017

Kwik Star Convenience Stores Becomes Title Sponsor of Quad Cities Criterium

By John Harrington

Kwik Star Criterium set for Monday, May 29
VILLAGE OF EAST DAVENPORT, Iowa, March 8, 2017 – The Quad Cities Criterium, an annual Memorial Day weekend tradition run by the Quad Cities Bicycle Club, will be known as the Kwik Star Criterium this year as Kwik Trip, Inc. has signed on as title sponsor.

20 Mar 2017

Help prevent fires! Keep lithium & rechargeable batteries out of your garbage and recycling carts

By Brandy Walvaert

DAVENPORT—You can help prevent fires at solid waste facilities. Keep lithium and rechargeable batteries out of your garbage and recycling carts, and drop them off for proper disposal, instead.

Pages

more

Subscribe & Listen to Reader Podcasts

On Stands Now

 

Tagged Content

    

Two Ways to Subscribe

1. Subscribe to free weekly e-mail content updates.

You'll get both the current official narrative challenge and What's Happenin' in the Quad Cities.
(Did you know we publish a new Real Astrology and RCR Crossword every week?) 

Subscribe!

* indicates required

2. Get 12 monthly issues mailed first class for $48

Get 12 issues mailed monthly for $48 per year.

Get the printed Reader edition mailed to you (or anyone you want) first-class for 12 months for $48.
$24 goes to postage and handling, $24 goes to keeping the doors open!

Click this link to Subscribe now.

 
 

Meetings Calendar

Kids Calendar

Eat & Drink Calendar