12 Dec 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Secures $70.3 Million in Opioid Funds from CVS and Walgreens

By Ashlee Kieler

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 12, 2022) — Attorney General Tom Miller and other attorneys-general have finalized agreements with CVS and Walgreens over their role in the opioids crisis, which will provide Iowa $70.3 million. Under today’s agreements, CVS will pay $5 billion, and Walgreens will pay $5.7 billion, totaling $10.7 billion nationally.

12 Dec 2022

St Ambrose Winter Commencement Ceremonies Scheduled for Saturday, December 17

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 12, 2022) — Two commencement ceremonies for St Ambrose University graduates will take place Saturday, December 17, at the RiverCenter in downtown Davenport.

The graduate and doctoral hooding ceremony for 90 students earning their Master’s and 41 students earning doctoral degrees will begin at 9AM and will include an address by Dr John Bowser, adjunct professor for the Master of Public Health Program.

09 Dec 2022

Libertarian Party of Iowa Files for Major Party Status

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

Ed Wright (fmr LPIA Chair), ToyA Johnson (2022 State Senate candidate), Rick Stewart (2022 Gubernatorial candidate), Jules Cutler (LPIA Chair), Jeni Kadel (2022 State House candidate), and David Green (State Central Committee member)

09 Dec 2022

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, Members of Legislature, Firearms Coalition Commemorate 49th Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 9, 2022) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate hosted a ceremony with members of the Legislature and the Iowa Firearms Coalition to commemorate the ratification of the 49th Amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa on Friday. The event was held in the Secretary of State’s Office in the Iowa Capitol building.

09 Dec 2022

Quad City FIRST LEGO League Robotics Event at the Putnam Museum December 10

By Leslie Klipsch

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 9, 2022) — The Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) will hold a FIRST LEGO League robotics qualifying event on Saturday, December 10, at the Putnam Museum and Science Center in Davenport, Iowa. Approximately 150 students ages nine to fourteen from 31 teams built robots and prepared presentations to compete for awards and a chance to advance to next level competitions.

09 Dec 2022

Award Created in Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller’s Honor

By Ashlee Kieler

WASHINGTON DC (December 9, 2022) — The National Association of Attorneys General has created an award named for Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller to honor AGs who exemplify his service and his commitment to civility and bipartisanship.

09 Dec 2022

Niabi Zoo’s Third Annual Online Auction Ends in Just Four Days

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (December 9, 2022) — The Niabi Zoos African Prairie Dog campaign online auction ends on December 12. The Niabi zoo, with the help of our wonderful community of supporters and partners, has assembled an exciting assortment of auction items to bid on.

08 Dec 2022

Three Monmouth Professors Produce a Diverse Musical Sound as Craig and Co

By Duane Bonifer

Members of Craig and Co include, from left, Craig Vivian, Eric Christian, Vanessa Campagna, and Dick Johnston

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (December 8, 2022) — The latest interdisciplinary project from Monmouth College can be seen (and heard) 5-7PM, December 17, at Market Alley Wines, 59 Public Square, in downtown Monmouth.

That's when three professors who make up 75% of the band Craig and Co will have their next gig.

08 Dec 2022

Rain Barrel Special at River Action, Just in Time for Christmas Giving

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 8, 2022) Green, with red bow attached, sixty-gallon rain barrels are available at River Action. Diverters for the downspout come with each. Depending on the size of the downspout needed, barrels are $90 or $95 and come with a spigot to fit a garden hose. Every tenth person to buy will receive a barrel at ½ price.

08 Dec 2022

Ducky’s Lagoon to Host Red Solo Cup Party for Habitat

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 8, 2022) — Ducky’s Lagoon located on Highway 92 in Andalusia, IL will be hosting a Red Solo Cup Party, Friday December 9, 2022. All are welcome to attend. Proceeds from this event will support Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities. The cost for a red solo cup is $5.00, which buys drink specials and the opportunity to win door prizes. Specials will be going on all day; door-prize drawings will start at 6PM.

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