DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 15, 2023) — Come learn about John Atanasoff, an assistant professor in mathematics and physics at Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa. Atanasoff traveled to Rock Island, Illinois, where he conceptualized the first digital computer in 1937. This event is brought to you in collaboration with Rock Island Public Library and Augustana College.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 15, 2023) — Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) presents the Immigration and Refugee Summit, “Navigating Complex Policies Within a Broken System,” on Saturday, February 25, 10AM-12PM, at Eastern Iowa Community College in Davenport, Iowa. One Human Family-QCA and Quad Cities Interfaith are co-sponsors of this event.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 15, 2023) — Inviting blood donors to “Share What’s in Your Heart,” ImpactLife has developed a social-media toolkit for heart health awareness during February’s heart month. Ongoing treatment of heart disease is among the leading reasons blood transfusions are given to patients, particularly for those who require surgery or develop anemia.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 14, 2023) — A new partnership and state-of-the-art biometric technology is expected to boost the Augustana College Vikings esports team’s physical and mental performance.

Curia, a biometric technology-solutions company, and FITGMR, an esports-performance and player-development company, have partnered with Augustana to monitor and analyze the physical and mental performance of Vikings esports players during training and competition.