09 May 2017

First Year Dancer Takes a Lead Role in Family Museum Dance Production Coppélia

By Elly Gerdts

Bettendorf —Nik LaMaack, a North High School senior, impressed his Family Museum dance instructors during his first (and final) year with the program so much so that he has landed a starring role in the upcoming annual performance. LaMaack studies ballet, jazz, and hip-hop at the Family Museum and is currently rehearsing for his starring role as Dr. Coppélius in the classical ballet, Coppélia. The character Dr.

09 May 2017

University of Mount Union Concert Choir to Perform in Moline

By Rhonda Johnson

ALLIANCE (Ohio) —The University of Mount Union Concert Choir, under the direction of Dr. Grant W. Cook III, will perform on Thursday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Riverside United Methodist Church, 712 16th Street. The performance, which is free and open to the public, includes works by Hans Leo Hassler, Michael John Trotta, Pētris Vasks, Ēriks Ešenvalds, Srul Irving Glick, Peter Angela, and Jacob Narverud, among others.

09 May 2017

Scott County Pool & Beach Openings

By Amber Sullivan
The Scott County Conservation Board announces the opening and hours for the Scott County Park Pool and West Lake Park Beach and Boathouse SCOTT COUNTY PARK POOL: The Scott County Park Pool will be open May 27th – May 29th Memorial Day weekend only. Starting Saturday, June 3rd, the pool will be open daily for the season. Hours: Weekends and Holiday ~ 10:00am – 8:00pm; Weekdays: 12:00pm – 8:00pm WEST LAKE PARK BOATHOUSE:
09 May 2017

Sewer Collapse creates detour near East Locust and Kenwood

By Kurt Allemeier
Due to a sewer and water line collapse, the two eastbound lanes of E Locust St between Kenwood and Forest Rd are being closed effective immediately. The two westbound lanes are currently open, however, this may change depending on conditions. The detour for eastbound Locust St, is going S on Kenwood and then E onto Middle Rd. More details and information on this closure will be released as they become available.
09 May 2017

Niabi represented at International Giant Otter Workshop

By Brianna Aust

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (May 8, 2017) – Tammy Schmidt, Niabi Zoo assistant director, will speak about husbandry, reproduction, groupings and habitats at the first ever international Giant Otter Workshop at the Zoológico de Cali in Colombia, South America, May 9 to May 12.

09 May 2017

GENESIS KIDZ KOASTER OPENS AT MODERN WOODMEN PARK

By Jake Levy

Proceeds from the new ride will go to Genesis health programs

09 May 2017

5th Annual Pioneer Day

By Jessica Waytenick

The fifth annual Pioneer Day is Saturday, June 17, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

There is an overnight encampment of fur trader re-enactors, called a Buckskinners' Rendezvous, with pioneer portrayers demonstrating hatchet and knife throwing, and craft demonstrators such as wood-working, chair caning, basket weaving, quilting, rope making, and campfire cooking. Kid’s games and activities also ongoing.

Old time music specialist Wesley Wells will perform.

09 May 2017

MTI Announces the 2016-2017 MRW/MTI Scholarship Recipients

By Stacy Wierman

Moline, IL - The mikeroweWORKS Foundation and Midwest Technical Institute are pleased to announce the names of the recipients of 2016-2017 MRW/MTI Scholarships for graduating high school seniors.

09 May 2017

Q&A: Ambassadors and Foreign Affairs With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: Do you expect Governor Branstad to be confirmed as the next U.S. ambassador to China?

06 May 2017

Public Invited to Nominate Iowa's Top Hospitality Industry Professionals for Iowa Restaurant Association Awards

By Katelyn Kostek
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 - Des Moines, IA - The Iowa Restaurant Association is accepting nominations for Iowa's Restaurateur, Chef, Employee (host, server, bartender, etc.), Emerging Hospitality Leader, and American Dream Award Winner of the Year. The public is invited to nominate outstanding people in Iowa's restaurant and hospitality industry for any of these awards.

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