16 Nov 2022

Iowa School Board Members Set 2023 Legislative Platform with a Focus on Student Learning and Student Success

By Tammy Votava

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 16, 2022) — More than 150 delegates from the Iowa Association of School Board's (IASB) member school boards and area education agency (AEA) boards gathered at Delegate Assembly on November 16 to conduct the annual meeting, convene nominating caucuses for open seats on the IASB Board of Directors, elect a president-elect, and set the platform for the 2023 legislative session.

16 Nov 2022

Charter Committees Give University of Iowa Students a Chance to Shape Their Futures

By Rick Klatt

IOWA CITY, IOWA (November 16, 2022) — More than forty current students at the University of Iowa are helping to shape the future of their alma mater by serving on one of eighteen charter committees that advise institutional leadership on topics ranging from diversity and teaching to research and intercollegiate athletics.

16 Nov 2022

Davenport Public Library Wants You to Come and Learn About Podcasts

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 16, 2022) — The Library is hosting a program that will provide an introduction to podcasts on Wednesday, November 30, 6:30PM, at Eastern.

Have you heard about podcasts? Not sure how to access them and want to get to know more? Learn how to listen to these digital audio shows online about virtually any subject. Discover how podcasts are now a popular tool for learning, personal growth, and fun entertainment.

16 Nov 2022

"Build! Create! Innovate! Winter Edition" Opens at the Putnam

By Jordyn Strange

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 16, 2022) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center’s is thrilled to bring back KEVA planks, this time with a fun, winter-time twist! The exhibit, which initially ran throughout the summer, introduces visitors of all ages to problem-solving and abstract-thinking, using mathematics, physics, and design with fun, simple building materials. Build! Create!

16 Nov 2022

Cookies and Dreams Returns to Downtown Davenport for a Special Month-Long Holiday Pop-Up

By Kelly Valentine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 16, 2022) — Cookies and Dreams is returning, for a limited time, to Downtown Davenport with a special Holiday Pop-Up, where you can get a selection of their classic cookies and all their seasonal ones along with some mystery flavors that will change from week to week. They’ll also be selling gift cards, merchandise and special holiday items like house made hot cocoa.

16 Nov 2022

Winter Nights Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Company Opens November 18

By Paige Underwood

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 4, 2022) — The Quad City Botanical Center is proud to announce the sixth annual Winter Nights Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Company, opening November 18.

15 Nov 2022

GovConnectIowa Updates, New Tools Now Available

By John Fuller

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 15, 2022) — New tax types, functionality, and features are now available in 

15 Nov 2022

Lighting on the Commons Saturday, November 19, in Downtown Moline

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 15, 2022) — The annual Lighting on the Commons will kick off the holiday season in downtown Moline this Saturday, November 19. Spend the afternoon on the John Deere Commons. Festivities begin at 3:30PM and culminate with a lighting ceremony and fireworks beginning at 6PM. Admission to the event is free.

Back again this year are horse-drawn wagon rides, children’s activities, refreshments, and live music. Santa Claus will also be in town for the event.

15 Nov 2022

Rhythm City Welcomes Comedian Chad Daniels on Thursday, April 27

By Samuel Naab

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 15, 2022) — We are happy to announce that Comedian Chad Daniels will be performing in Rhythm City Casino’s Rhythm Room for two shows at 6:30 PM and 9 PM on Thursday, April 27. You must be 21+ to attend this show, as the Rhythm Room is on the Casino Floor.

With close to a billion streams of his six albums to date, and averaging a million more every week, Chad Daniels is one of the most listened to comedians of all time.

15 Nov 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Announces Iowa to Receive $19.9 Million in Walmart Opioid Settlement

By Ashlee Kieler

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 15, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced today that he and a coalition of attorneys-general have reached a $3.1 billion settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that the company contributed to the opioid crisis by failing to appropriately oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. The settlement will provide more than $19.9 million to Iowa and will require significant improvements in how Walmart's pharmacies handle opioids.

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