27 Mar 2017

Rauner, Durkin Call on General Assembly to Pass I-55 Resolution

By Allie Bovis

Historic project would invest in Illinois infrastructure, create jobs, reduce congestion

27 Mar 2017

USDA Concludes 2017 Sunset Review

By USDA Office of Communications

On March 21, 2017, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the renewal of 187 substances on the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List) to conclude the 2017 Sunset Review. The new sunset date for these substances is March 15, 2022. These substances are used in organic crop and livestock production and organic handling/processing.

27 Mar 2017

Interviewing Workshop, Tuesday, April 4 at Rock Island Library

By Lisa Lockheart

Get Tips on Acing that Job Interview, Tuesday, April 4

Rock Island, IL: The second workshop in a three-part "Employment 101" job hunting series from the Rock Island Public Library will help you learn how to ace that job interview.

27 Mar 2017

Gov. Branstad designates March 27-31 as Severe Weather Awareness Week

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Governor Terry E. Branstad has proclaimed March 27-31, 2017, as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa.

The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD) the National Weather Service (NWS) and local emergency management agencies have again joined together to promote severe weather awareness and family preparedness.

27 Mar 2017

2017 Paint Iowa Beautiful Grant Awards

By Gerald F. Schnepf

Diamond Vogel Paint and Keep Iowa Beautiful Announced the Grant Awards for the 2017 Paint Iowa Beautiful Program

Des Moines--Diamond Vogel Paint and Keep Iowa Beautiful announced the grant awards for the 2017 Paint Iowa Beautiful program. The program provides free paint to a wide variety of public service projects throughout Iowa. The program is administered through Keep Iowa Beautiful with the paint provided by the Diamond Vogel Paint Company.

27 Mar 2017

If I owned a 264-seat GIANT Screen Theater, I would...

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
The Putnam is home to the biggest theater screen in the Quad Cities, and we’re committed to giving you the best theater experience possible. That’s why we need YOUR input to identify the programming you want to see on the GIANT Screen.

Would you subscribe to an Independent/Indie Film Series to see movies that don't often make it onto other screens in our community?

What about a "Brew-n-View"series?

27 Mar 2017

Quad City Symphony Orchestra Presents Masterworks VI: An Epic Performance of St. Matthew Passion

By Mark McLaughlin
IA/IL QUAD-CITIES – In the sixth and final installment of the 2016-2017 Masterworks season, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) disembarks from its river theme to explore one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s greatest masterpieces. The St. Matthew Passion is a work of great depth and drama that explores the final days of Jesus Christ.
27 Mar 2017

Branstad, Reynolds highlight new Navigant Report demonstrating Iowa’s leadership in Wind Energy

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Over 17,000 Iowa wind-related jobs possible by 2020 says Navigant Consulting

(DES MOINES) – Today, Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds highlighted Iowa’s leadership in wind energy at their Monday morning press conference, citing a new report.  The Governor and Lt. Governor were joined by John Boorman, Vice President of the Iowa Wind Energy Association and Doug Spoon, General Manager of TPI Composites in Newton.

27 Mar 2017

Spring has Sprung at the Quad City Botanical Center

By Ryan Wille

Spring has arrived at the Quad City Botanical Center! Throughout the month of April, the QCBC will be hosting a variety of spring related events and activities for the whole community to enjoy. We start off Spring with our April Showers and April Flowers Sunday Family Funday on April 2nd.

27 Mar 2017

"Embracing Hard and Soft Edges" Woman in Art Exhibition Celebrating Woman's History Month

By Pat Bereskin
Please join us to see five accomplished women from different backgrounds and in various stages of life come together to give us a glimpse of their artistic interpretations of Hard and Soft Edges.

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