DES MOINES, IOWA (August 8, 2023) — The Iowa Hotel and Lodging Association is seeking nominations for its first-ever Sustainability Award (Presented by WoodRiver Energy). This award will recognize an Iowa hotel or lodging establishment committed to excellence and leadership in the protection of the environment and the implementation of sustainable practices.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY (August 8, 2023) — The founder of Papa John’s International Inc, John Schnatter, celebrated a major victory today in his ongoing lawsuit against Laundry Service, the ad firm that leaked deceptively-edited content from a private training call to the media to intentionally damage Schnatter and Papa John’s, according to the complaint by the iconic founder.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 8, 2023) — The Quad Cities Cultural Trust (QCCT) is now accepting grant applications for the 2023 Adler Theatre Fund grant. Our mission is to support diverse programming at the Adler Theatre.

A successful application will display a well-organized proposal that includes financial sustainability, collaboration, and cultural vitality for a performance or series of performances at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, Iowa.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA (August 8, 2023) — Google has announced it is investing $350 million this year at its Council Bluffs data-center campus. This builds on Google’s more than $5 billion investment in the state since breaking ground on the site in 2007.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 8, 2023) — The Quad City Botanical Center and Hot Glass are hosting a press conference for the new Garden Glass exhibit on Wednesday, August 9, 12PM, at the Quad City Botanical Center.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 8, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released the following statement in response to Iowa and Nebraska bringing a lawsuit against the US Environmental Protection Agency for its failure to issue final rules on E15, which would pave the way for year-round E15 access. Final rules were required to have been issued by July 2022.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 8, 2023) — On Saturday, August 12, 2023, 7PM, the Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities (MCC QC) will host out gay Branson singer, Andy Anderson in a free music concert at the Church. A free-will offering for Andy will be received.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 8, 2023) Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is very excited to announce our Red Door Ride on September 16, with a fun twist. The Red Door Ride, formerly known as QC Cancer Awareness Ride and QC Ride for the Cure. This will be our 16th year hosting the ride. We are partnering with the Rust Belt to have a benefit concert the same night with an exciting performance from the Spazmatics! Concert Ticket is included with ride registration.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 8, 2023) — The Davenport Fire Department has received a $600,000 Port Security Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). With the City’s $200,000 contribution, this funding will be used to replace DFD’s current large fireboat stationed at the boathouse with a more capable and safer one.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 8, 2023) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has brought suit against the Biden Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) for failing to fulfill Governor Kim Reynolds’ request to allow the sale of year-round E15 gasoline.

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