26 Aug 2022

Taming of the Slough Sunday, September 18

By Kathy Wine

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 26, 2022) River Action’s Taming of the Slough Adventure Triathlon combines paddling, mountain biking and running for an athletic challenge and an exciting race.

Who: Adventure triathletes and anyone looking to push themselves in kayaking, mountain biking, and running. Awarded categories include:

26 Aug 2022

Reproductive Rights Event Planned for September 3 in Clinton

By Hannah Nurrieum

CLINTON, IOWA (August 26, 2022) — Iowans for Bodily Autonomy will hold “Rock for Reproductive Freedom” on September 3, 11AM-1PM, at Fire Station Park, 344 3rd Ave S, Clinton.

The event aims to inform the public of changes to reproductive rights and what that means for Iowans in the wake of the repeal of Roe v Wade. Speakers will share their personal experiences and information on how to protect these rights. The event will also feature food trucks and live music.

26 Aug 2022

Upper Iowa University Announces Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery Schedule

By Andrew Wenthe

FAYETTE, IOWA (August 26, 2022) — Upper Iowa University is proud to announce the 2022-23 Bing-Davis Memorial Gallery schedule. The first artist feature will open on August 29, with "Grieving in Stereo: The Black Arcade" with the works of Allen Moore.

25 Aug 2022

Putnam and LULAC Celebrate Diversity of Hispanic Culture

By Rachel Evans

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 25, 2022) — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the Putnam Museum and Science Center are hosting a day celebrating Hispanic culture on Saturday, September 10. Events will kick off at the Putnam at 11AM with family friendly activities that will take place until 3PM, followed by the LULAC Fiesta Night, 6–10PM.

25 Aug 2022

Central College's Strength and Conditioning Program Earns First in State Accreditation

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (August 25, 2022) — Central College became the first college in Iowa — and one of just four in the nation — to earn accreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Programs. The program is predominantly focused on preparing athletics coaches.

25 Aug 2022

EPA Settles Alleged Clean Air Act Violations with Sivyer Steel Castings LLC in Bettendorf, Iowa

By Kellen Ashford

LENEXA, KANSAS (August 25, 2022) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with Sivyer Steel Castings LLC in Bettendorf, Iowa, to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

25 Aug 2022

Patriot Hunts Riverfest Coming to LeClaire

By Cindy Bruhn

LeCLAIRE, IOWA (August 25, 2022) — LeClaire, Iowa, will host Patriot Hunts Riverfest, a special event to benefit Patriot Hunts, on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

Wendy Bloomingdale and Annette Black, co-chairs of the Patriot Hunts Riverfest, have organized a family-friendly day with free admission starting with the Kids’ Fishing Derby, 8-10AM, at the south end of the Levee. Registration starts at 7:45AM.

25 Aug 2022

Fighting Scots Tennis to Début New Courts, New Coach When They Host Central August 27

By Duane Bonifer

2022 Women's Tennis Team. Front Row (left to right): Emily Laughlin, Jennifer Shimmin, Coach Brian Dahlstrom, Isa Perez, Julia Mheidze. Back Row (L to R): Natalie Labicki, Emily Henson, Maddie Psomas, Izzie Hammind. (Not pictured: Ditza Montesinos)

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 25, 2022) — New courts, new coach, same players (with an asterisk).

25 Aug 2022

Monkeypox Response and Vaccination

By Brooke Barnes

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 25, 2022) — Since July, local public health departments in Iowa have been coordinating with the state health department to investigate cases and contacts of monkeypox. The overall disease investigation process is similar to other public health disease investigation processes, which includes community awareness, timely investigation, and testing as well as follow-up as indicated.

25 Aug 2022

Quad City Botanical Center Hosts Its Ability Garden Ribbon-Cutting Event Friday, August 26, 10AM

By Paige Underwood

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 25, 2022) — The Quad City Botanical Center is hosting its Ability Garden Ribbon Cutting event on Friday, August 26, 10AM.

Join us as we celebrate the official opening of our newly-reimagined Ability Garden. The Ability Garden is designed to improve accessibility to garden spaces and provide gardening opportunities to more people. Donors, grantors, supporters, and those who were part of this endeavor will be recognized at the ribbon-cutting.

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