19 Apr 2017

Wurst Festival is the Best Festival

By Tammara Baker

Amana Colonies Wurst Festival June 17, 2017

AMANA, Iowa- The third annual Wurst Festival will be held in the historical Amana Colonies on June 17, 2017. Named the Best New Event by the Iowa Tourism Commission in 2015, Wurst Festival is a one day event with the gates opening at 11am at the Market Barn area in the center of the village of Amana.

19 Apr 2017

FIVE HOMERS POWER BANDITS PAST BEES

By Connor Onion

12 runs help Quad Cities to second straight lopsided win over Burlington

19 Apr 2017

Grassley Continues Inquiries into Psychiatric Services Company Amid Reported Problems

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley is seeking answers from a government watchdog and an accrediting organization over investigative news reports of troubling conduct by Universal Health Services (UHS), the country’s largest psychiatric hospital chain.

19 Apr 2017

John Ratzenberger Meet-and-Greet Event at Me and Billy’s in Davenport, Iowa

By Andrea Olson
John Ratzenberger, known for his role as mail carrier, Cliff Clavin in the long-running NBC sitcom “Cheers”, is coming to the Quad Cities. 
19 Apr 2017

Davenport Alderman Bill Boom Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements to a Federal Grand Jury

By Christie Kalkowski
DAVENPORT, IA - On April 18, 2017, William John Boom, age 65, from Davenport, Iowa, pleaded guilty to making false statements to a federal grand jury, announced United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel. This charge carries a maximum potential penalty of not more than five years of imprisonment, up to a $250,000 fine, a term of supervised release of not more than three years, and a $100 special assessment to the Crime Victims’ Fund. Sentencing is scheduled for August 24, 2017, at 2:30 p.m.
19 Apr 2017

Fulton Chamber of Commerce Announces Job Fair

By Fulton Chamber of Commerce

Fulton, IL, May 10, 2017: The Fulton Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its first local job fair for local employers and potential employees. The job fair is aimed at helping local students find seasonal employment as well as traditional adult employees seeking permanent positions in the community.

19 Apr 2017

Celebrate Tourism in the Quad Cities

By Downtown Davenport Partnership
19 Apr 2017

Walk MS: Quad Cities Joins Nationwide Effort to Raise $1 Billion for People Living with MS Hundreds Will Help Achieve Milestone by Walking to End Multiple Sclerosis

By Mary McNeil

Bettendorf, Iowa — Since 1988, hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in Walk MS events across the country raising critical funds and awareness for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. This year, the cumulative fundraising since 1988 is expected to surpass $1 billion.

19 Apr 2017

Back by popular demand! Join us for a second, FREE photo shoot!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
You don't want to miss this!
Our 150th celebration continues with a second FREE, community-wide photo shoot!
Did you know that 1,246 people attended our free, community-wide photo event in January? Due to demand, we are continuing the 150th year celebration with a SECOND photo shoot at the Putnam Museum & Science Center!
19 Apr 2017

Shred Days At Local Libraries, Other Financial Literacy Topics Add Up to Money Smart Week in the Quad Cities

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL - April 14, 2017: The Rock Island Public Library will offer two free "Money Smart" events to help Quad Citians locate unclaimed assets and protect their identities against theft. Rock Island Library and other Money Smart Week partners will offer financial literacy events during Money Smart Week Quad Cities, April 22 -29, 2017.

Rock Island Library events include:

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