23 Mar 2017

DAVENPORT WOMAN SCRATCHES OFF $50,000 LOTTERY PRIZE

By Kevin Kirkpatrick

CLIVE, Iowa – A Davenport woman said she knew right away that she’d won the lottery, but she waited to celebrate until she double-checked her work.

Deborah Lesthaeghe claimed the second of eight top prizes of $50,000 available in the Iowa Lottery’s “7 Is A Blast” scratch game.

The 55-year-old said she bought her winning ticket Thursday at Casey’s, 1691 W. 53rd St. in Davenport and scratched it off later that day.

23 Mar 2017

What's New at the GAHC?

By German American Heritage Center

Current Exhibits at the GAHC

"The Culture They Carried: Women Immigrants of Iowa"  Now - May 21

"1917: The Red Cross"  Now - May 7

23 Mar 2017

Neese receives award from Agricultural Business Club at Iowa State

By Carole A. Custer

AMES, IA (03/22/2017)-- Cole Neese, Davenport, was among the 22 named award recipients at the annual Iowa State University Agricultural Business Club Banquet in front of university and industry representatives, friends and family.

Neese was the recipient of the Outstanding Club Member - Freshman. Paired with the award is a $750 Mark Deiter scholarship.

23 Mar 2017

Hunt for Pokemon March 30 at the Rock Island Southwest Branch

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Pokemon Go players will find new hunting territory with a special after-library hours event at the Rock Island Southwest Branch library on Thursday, March 30.

22 Mar 2017

Cheech & Chong to Perform at Rhythm City Casino Resort!

By Megan McConville

Davenport, IA – Rhythm City Casino Resort

We are excited to announce Cheech and Chong will be bringing a hilarious performance to the Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center on Friday, October 20, 2017 at 8:00 p.m.

22 Mar 2017

Loebsack Leads Call for “Dollars and Data” to Improve Rural Wireless Coverage

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – At a recent Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing, Congressman Dave Loebsack led the call for a direct investment in expanding both fixed and mobile broadband, especially in rural areas. He also called for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to provide more reliable data to map and target where additional broadband access is needed.

22 Mar 2017

St. Ambrose Alum, Community Leader Willie Barney Will Address Freeman Pollard Minority Scholarship Breakfast on March 28

By Craig DeVrieze

DAVENPORT — Willie Barney — a former St. Ambrose University football player whose scholarship-assisted education helped him become a powerful advocate for minority neighborhoods in Omaha, Nebraska — will provide the keynote address at the 2017 Freeman Pollard Scholarship breakfast on Tuesday, March 28.

The Fifth Annual Freeman Pollard Breakfast will take place at 7:30 a.m. at the Rogalski Center on the SAU campus. A dialogue on diversity will follow from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.

22 Mar 2017

Danielle Manna selected to receive Iowa State University College of Human Sciences scholarship for student teaching

By Carole A. Custer

AMES, IA (03/22/2017)-- Danielle Manna of Geneseo, IL (61254) will receive a scholarship from the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences to support a student teaching experience. Manna is a senior studying Elementary Education. Students who are selected to receive this scholarship may use it to offset the cost of living while gaining relevant experience to advance their career.

22 Mar 2017

Governor Discusses Improving Illinois' Digital Literacy

By Allie Bovis

Rep. Jimenez and CMS connect state and federal computer surplus program to local non-for-profit benefitting those at-risk and underserved

22 Mar 2017

Quad City Arts Presents 40th Annual High School Art Invitational

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

WHO: Quad City Arts

WHAT: 40th Annual High School Art Invitational

WHERE: Quad City Arts Gallery, Rock Island, IL

WHEN: Reception Thursday, April 6, 6:30-9 p.m. AWARD CEREMONY at 7:00 p.m.

SHOW: On display from March 31 through –May 5

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