14 Mar 2023

Illinois Veterinarians Support Ban on Declawing Cats

By Merit Pages

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 11, 2023) — Illinois’ HB 1533 passed the House committee vote on March 7th which means the practice of declawing cats may soon be outlawed in the state if the bill can pass further legislative hurdles. Veterinarians in Illinois are thrilled about the prospect of this much-needed law to protect cats.

14 Mar 2023

Tony Danza Takes Hit Live Show, “Standards and Stories,” to Rhythm City Casino

By Samuel Naab

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 14, 2023) We are thrilled to announce that Tony Danza: Standards and Stories will come to the Event Center at Rhythm City Casino on Saturday, May 13, 2023, 8PM.

13 Mar 2023

"Rugby: More Than Just a Game"

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 13, 2023) — What should you do now that the NFL season is over? Take up Rugby of course! Quad City Rugby will informally teach you about the game with video and educational materials. Rugby extends beyond the game, instilling great virtues within players including teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, respect, and enjoyment for all. Join us on Monday, March 20, 6PM, at Main for this exciting program.

13 Mar 2023

Large Growth in Labor Force and Jobs Pushes Iowa Unemployment Rate to 3.0 in January

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 13, 2023) — Iowa’s unemployment rate was 3.0 percent in January, down from the 3.1 percent initially announced in December. Meanwhile, the US unemployment rate decreased to 3.4 percent. Iowa’s December unemployment rate was also revised to 3.0 percent.

10 Mar 2023

Iowa Arts Council to Host Grant Information Sessions in Cedar Falls, Creston, Ottumwa, and Storm Lake

By Jeff Morgan

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 10, 2023) — The Iowa Arts Council is encouraging all Iowans involved in building creative communities, including artists, filmmakers, and cultural organizations, to attend its grant information sessions this month.

10 Mar 2023

2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge at Rock Island Returns to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois

By Michelle Mayer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 10, 2023) — This winter, the Rock Island community invites you to be cool and take the plunge for the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes. Rock Island‘s Polar Plunge will take place at Bally’s Quad Cities Casino and Hotel, 777 Bally Blvd, Rock Island, Illinois, on Sunday, March 12. Prior to the event starting, registration will begin at 12:30PM, followed by the plunge starting at 2PM.

10 Mar 2023

Jenna Willet of Eldridge, Iowa, Named to the University of Hartford's President's Honors List

By Susan Wollschlager

WEST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT (March 10, 2023) — The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Jenna Willet of Eldridge has been named to its President's Honors List for Fall 2022.

The President's Honors List is made up of an extremely select group of students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher in the semester. This is the GPA that must be sustained over a full undergraduate career to qualify for a degree summa cum laude.

10 Mar 2023

Quad Cities Region Ranked N° 6 In Country for Total Economic Development Projects Along Mississippi River Corridor

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 10, 2023) — The Quad Cities region ranked N° 6 in total number of large-scale economic investment projects on the Mississippi River Corridor, with a total of 24 projects according to Site Selection Magazine. The 2022 Governor’s Cup Awards ranked the QC behind only larger metros such as St Louis, Minneapolis, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Memphis.

10 Mar 2023

Local Members of Monmouth College Chorale Spring Break Tour

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILINOIS (March 10, 2023) — The following students participated Monmouth College Chorale's annual spring break tour.

Megan Holevoet of Geneseo (61254)

Vaughn Vavrosky of Reynolds (61279)

William Plumley of Geneseo (61254)

This year's tour included performances in Nebraska, Colorado and Missouri. The "home" concert will be held at 7:30PM, March 18, in the Kasch Performance Hall of Dahl Chapel and Auditorium.

09 Mar 2023

Augustana College Department of Theatre Presents "Small Mouth Sounds"

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 9, 2023) — The Augustana College Department of Theatre presents ‘Small Mouth Sounds,’ March 16-19, at the Brunner Theatre Center Main Stage. Ben Gougeon of Quad City Arts will direct the performance.

In the comedy-drama, six runaways from city life embark on a silent retreat but their vows of silence conflict with their need to connect. Playwright Bess Wohl noted that everyone in the play is in some kind of agony, "not unlike the rest of us."

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