28 Oct 2022

Trick or Treat — or Read: Monmouth College Faculty Member Creates “Ghost Stories” Course

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 28, 2022) — Total spending for Halloween this season is expected to hit a record $10.6 billion. The October 31 holiday — much like the inside of a jack-o'-lantern — is lit.

Kevin Roberts, a lecturer in Monmouth College's English department, has noticed that trend, leading him to create a lit course, "Ghost Stories."

28 Oct 2022

Writing About Your Life and Legacy, November 8

By Johnna Kerres

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 28, 2022) — Do you ever think about how you want to be remembered? Are there things about your life that you want to share with your children and grandchildren, but you just aren’t sure where to begin? Join local author and publisher, Jodie Toohey, on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 6–8PM, at Clinton Community College (CCC) for her course, “Writing About Your Life and Legacy.”

28 Oct 2022

The Moline Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications

By Susan Zelnio

MOLILNE, ILLINOIS (October 28, 2022) — The Moline Foundation announces more than $61,000 in Fall 2023 Scholarships.

28 Oct 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Harvest Proclamation Extension, Addresses Potential Fuel Issues in the State of Iowa

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 28, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed proclamations relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, manure, and motor fuels.

28 Oct 2022

QC Botanical Center Not So Scary Halloween Walk

By Paige Underwood

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 11, 2022) — Dress up your little ghosts and goblins for a “Not So Scary” lighted-walk through the gardens after dark. Bring your flashlights and explore the nooks and crannies of the Sun Garden to search for spiders, bats, jack-o-lanterns, and toads as you wander down the darkened pathways. Get a glimpse of the Halloween train in our popular train garden. It’s not so scary in our gardens, making this event great for all ages.

28 Oct 2022

The Annual Animal Art Show Has Been Held Over by Popular Demand

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (October 28, 2022) — Niabi Zoo is proud to announce that an encore of our 4th Annual Animal Art Show and sale will return this weekend during Boo at the Zoo! Original art by a whole host of animals will be available for purchase, on zoo grounds, 10AM-3PM on both Saturday and Sunday. Hours will be adjusted in the event of rain. Entry is included with the price of admission (free to members).

27 Oct 2022

Monmouth College Wind Ensemble's "Fall Cornucopia" Concert on October 30 to Include a Nod to Halloween

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 27, 2022) — Scheduled just one day before Halloween, the annual fall concert for Monmouth College's Wind Ensemble will indeed touch on the spooky holiday as part of its overall theme of "A Fall Cornucopia."

Playing for the first time under new director Justin Swearinger, the Wind Ensemble will perform at 4PM, October 30, in the College's Dahl Chapel and Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.

27 Oct 2022

Cold Capping Workshop with Dr Friemel of Iowa Cancer Specialists/Gilda’s Club

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 27, 2022) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational workshop for anyone impacted by cancer on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 6-7PM, at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Davenport Clubhouse located at 1351 W Central Park Ave, Suite 200, Davenport, Iowa, 52804.

27 Oct 2022

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate joins Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins for Election Equipment Testing and to Highlight Steps to Protect Election Security

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 27, 2022) – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate joined Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins on Wednesday morning as the county conducted public tests on its election equipment ahead of the November 8 general election.

27 Oct 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller: Participation in Take Back Day Helps Reduce Opioid Addiction, Overdose Deaths

By Ashlee Kieler

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 27, 2022) — Attorney General Tom Miller encourages Iowans to help curb the state’s opioid epidemic by participating in National Prescription Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29.

The National Take Back program provides opportunities twice a year for Iowans to properly dispose of unused medications. Since 2016, Iowans have disposed of more than 186,800 pounds — or 93 tons — of prescription medication at Take Back Day events.

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