24 Jan 2023

"Birth of the Computer" Explores QC Ties to Inventor John Atanasoff

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 24, 2023) — Augustana College will host the “Birth of the Computer: The John Atanasoff Story” event at 6PM, February 23, in Wallenberg Hall, inside the Denkmann Memorial Building.

24 Jan 2023

Luke Olson of Moline, Illinois, Graduates from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

By Ben Rodgers

WINONA, MINNESOTA (January 24, 2023) — Luke Olson of Moline, Illinois, completed requirements for Bachelor of Arts degree at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in December 2022. He is the son of Andrew and Melinda Olson.

24 Jan 2023

Timber Lake Playhouse to Hold Local Auditions for 2023 Summer Season on February 25

By Dan Danielowski

MOUNT CARROLL, ILLINOIS (January 24, 2023) — Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, announces auditions for local children and adult for their upcoming 2022 Season.

Timber Lake Playhouse will again be casting local performers for the following performance opportunities:

24 Jan 2023

Volunteers for Symphony Wins Spotlight Award for 2021-22 Car Raffle

By Quad City Symphony Orchestra

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 24, 2023) — The Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s Volunteers for Symphony (VfS) is one of four volunteer organizations chosen by the Volunteer Council of the League of American Orchestras to receive a Spotlight Award for its 2021-22 Car Raffle. While this was VfS’s first Car Raffle, they sold 546 $100 tickets, which generated $22,000 of support for the QCSO’s music education programs.

24 Jan 2023

Mount Mercy University Students Named to Fall 2022 Dean's List

By Jamie Jones

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (January 24, 2023) — The following student(s) made Mount Mercy University's Fall 2022 Dean's List. Students with a semester grade-point average of 3.60 or better, and who are graded (letter grade, not pass/fail) for six or more semester hours, are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME

Bettendorf, IA

Erica Smith

Megan Strusz

Erin Vincel

Clinton, IA

Rylie Mussman

Davenport, IA

Meghan Brewster

24 Jan 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement on the Students First Act Passing the Iowa House and Senate

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 24, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa House and Senate passing the Students First Act:

23 Jan 2023

Mount Mercy University Congratulates December 2022 Graduates

By Jamie Jones

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (January 23, 2023) — The following student(s) graduated from Mount Mercy in December.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, HONORS (if listed)

Bettendorf, IA

Jennifer Joyce, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Clinton, IA

Shannon Miller, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude

De Witt, IA

Darcy Bertolino, Master of Business Administration

Durant, IA

Kerrigan Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Eldridge, IA

23 Jan 2023

Quad City Arts Presents the Smith-Moyer-Bowden Art Exhibit at Quad Cities National Airport

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 23, 2023) — From January 4-February 28, 2023, Quad City Arts’ Art at the Airport at Quad Cities International Airport (2200 69th Ave, Moline, Illinois) presents mixed media paintings by Corrine Smith of Rock Island, acrylic paintings by James Eli Bowden of Peotone, Illinois, and steel sculpture by Matt Moyer of Columbia, Missouri.

23 Jan 2023

State Auditor Rob Sand Releases Statement on Proposed School Funding Bill

By Sonya Heitshusen

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 23, 2023) — State Auditor Rob Sand today released the following statement:

 

Whether you call them ESAs or vouchers, as Iowa's tax-payer watchdog, I am alarmed by the intentional lack of transparency and accountability under the proposed legislation.

This bill gives private schools your tax dollars, and gives you no right to know what they are doing with them.

23 Jan 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Statement on Shooting at Starts Right Here

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 23, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has released the following statement in response to the shooting at Starts Right Here:

“I am shocked and saddened to hear about the shooting at Starts Right Here. I’ve seen first-hand how hard Will Keeps and his staff works to help at-risk kids through this alternative-education program. My heart breaks for them, these kids and their families. Kevin and I are praying for their safe recovery.”

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