16 Jan 2017

Governor Rauner Signs Lead Testing Bill

By Catherine Kelly

Bipartisan legislation to protect Illinois children, remove lead contamination from schools, daycare drinking water

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner joined by Reverend Jesse Jackson, State Sen. Steans and state agency directors today signed Senate Bill 550, legislation to protect Illinois children from possible exposure to lead in drinking water.

16 Jan 2017

“The Barn Raisers” by Emmy-nominated Quad City Filmmakers Premieres on Putnam Museum Giant Screen January 28

By Tammy Rundle

QUAD CITIES—The Barn Raisers, a new documentary by regional Emmy® nominated filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films, will premiere on the Putnam Museum’s Giant Screen, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport, Iowa on Saturday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m. The Quad Cities’ Barley House Band, whose music is featured in the film, will perform at the event, and Q&A with the filmmakers and other film participants will follow the documentary screening.

16 Jan 2017

Rock Island Library Hosting Discussion on Bridging the Opportunity Gap in Our Kids

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: The Rock Island Public Library will host a free public discussion on Building Success in Our Kids on Monday, Jan. 23 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street.

16 Jan 2017

Preserving good jobs for those who served.

By Lance Coles

Wednesday January 18: Military Veterans and Public Sector Unions – Preserving good jobs for those who served.

Press Conference in Room 22 to encourage veterans to talk to their elected representatives

16 Jan 2017

Grassley to Kick Off Annual 99-County Meetings

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley will begin holding meetings with Iowans in every county this new year with meetings on Monday, Jan. 16, in Grundy and Black Hawk counties.

With these meetings, Grassley will begin his 37th year holding meetings in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. Grassley has held at least one meeting with Iowans in every county, every year since he was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1980.

16 Jan 2017

Hills & Dales Blood Drive - January 26th

By Jennifer Soat
16 Jan 2017

A Day of Service and Rememberance - 2017

By Rep. Dave Loebsack

Today, we commemorate the great life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by doing our part to make a positive contribution in our communities through service and civic engagement. Dr. King created a legacy of empowering folks to unite and work toward a better, brighter tomorrow. In order to honor Dr.

16 Jan 2017

Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities (MCCQC) announces Dr. Lisa Killinger as guest speaker during the 11:00 am service on Sunday, January 22, 2017.

By Jennifer Robb

DAVENPORT, Iowa, January 14, 2017 – The community is invited to join the Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities as they welcome Dr. Lisa Killinger who will be speaking on the topic of “Practicing Patience”.

Dr. Killinger will speak during the 11:00 am service at MCCQC located at 2930 W. Locust Street, Davenport, across from the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.

13 Jan 2017

Winterfest in the Amana Colonies Saturday January 21, 2017

By David Rettig

AMANA, Iowa- Break out your winter coat and join us for Winterfest in the Historic Amana Colonies. There is an authentic experience waiting for all ages during this seasonal celebration; music, winter games and FUN!

13 Jan 2017

Claire Waterman Named to Wheaton College (Ill.) Dean's List for Fall 2016 Semester

By Meaghan Falkanger

WHEATON, IL (01/11/2017)-- Wheaton College student Claire Waterman of Davenport, Iowa was named to the Dean's List for the fall 2016 semester.

To earn Dean's List honors at Wheaton, an undergraduate student must carry 12 or more credit hours and achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on the 4.0 scale.

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