06 Mar 2017

Preparing Today for the Jobs of Tomorrow

By Rep. Dave Loebsack

Over the next decade, we will be working to create millions of jobs in new and growing industries. Unfortunately, the gap between the skills needed for these jobs and the skills of today’s workforce could leave many of these new positions unfilled. That means hardworking Iowans may lose access to good paying jobs, through no fault of their own.

06 Mar 2017

Mad Hatter Tea Will Benefit Genesis Grief Support

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Iowa – March 6, 2017 – The huge orange hat with the chartreuse flowers you wear only for special occasions will fit perfectly with the theme of the Mad Hatter Tea on April 1 at the Outing Club in Davenport.

06 Mar 2017

Branstad, Reynolds seeking public input related to $21 million Volkswagen settlement

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Today, Iowa Department of Transportation Director Mark Lowe joined Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds at their regular Monday morning press conference. As a result of two related Volkswagen (VW) settlements, the state of Iowa is expected to receive approximately $21 million in environmental mitigation trust funds over the next ten years set aside specifically for projects that reduce emission of nitrogen oxides (NOx).

06 Mar 2017

Moline Foundation Announces Scholarship Application Deadlines.

By Claudia Meenan

BUTTERWORTH-DEERE WIMAN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINES

03 Mar 2017

Agenda for the March 8th Davenport City Council Meeting

By Jackie Holecek

The agenda for the March 8,  2017 City Council Meeting is available for viewing at the following link:

03 Mar 2017

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce - Ribbon Cutting & Friday Announcements - 03/03/2017

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

RIBBON CUTTING TODAY!

03 Mar 2017

What's Happening in Downtown Davenport 3/2-3/9/2017

By Downtown Davenport Partnership

Daytrotter Downs - There's no better way to spend your weekend other than seeing

03 Mar 2017

24th Annual Red Ribbon Dinner for The Project of the Quad Cities

By Thea Hansen-Bettis

Get ready to laugh, laugh, laugh with the hilarious East Coast comedian extraordinaire, Cindy Foster, emcee of The Project of the Quad Cities’ Red Ribbon Dinner. Cindy has a unique comedy style, bringing to light stereotypes of the LGBTQ community with satire, and comedy, and is the host of The Cindy Foster Show, a nationally syndicated comedy and conversation radio show on the Pacific Radio Network.

03 Mar 2017

Loebsack to Launch “Made in Iowa” Manufacturing Tour in Davenport

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be touring various manufacturing companies throughout the state on his “Made in Iowa” tour. At each stop, Dave will take a tour of their facility to learn more about the company, as well as hear from local employers about their concerns.

01 Mar 2017

Flood control; Cedar Rapids mayor highlights need for common sense in federal formulas, Grassley praises testimony

By Grassley Press

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