DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 25, 2022) — The Davenport Community School District is formally recognizing those who go above and beyond to help DCSD schools continue growing excellence with the new Growing Excellence Award.

“We are enriched by our diverse community,” says John Border, a Community Education Specialist at Davenport Community Schools. “My job is to make sure we live up to that message.”

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 25, 2022) — Lloyd Schoeneman (1951-2001) began his career with Quad City Arts Council in 1978. He worked tirelessly for the organization and was a driving force for art and artists in our community. In his memory, Quad City Arts recognizes and celebrates exceptional leadership in the arts community with an award that embodies his creative spirit and passion.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 25, 2022) The Black Box Theatre is excited to bring two premieres to the area. Auditions for Ride the Cyclone and All is Calm will take place in May.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (April 22, 2022) — The 2022 class of Tippie 21 award winners have been revealed by the Tippie College of Business. The 21 undergraduates have excelled in the areas of scholarship, leadership, experiential learning, and advancing diversity, inclusion, and global engagement.

The award was introduced in 2008. Recipients are selected from nominations received from Tippie faculty and staff.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 22, 2022) — For his first spring performance in charge of the Monmouth College Symphonic Concert Band, director John Eckstine is bringing in two guest conductors and another College musical group.

The Symphonic Concert Band will present a half-dozen selections at 2PM, May 1 in the Kasch Performance Hall of the College's Dahl Chapel and Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.

Niabi conservation partner, Dr Greg Rasmussen returns to the Niabi Zoo as they work to bring a pack of endangered African Painted Dogs to the Quad Cities. Photo: Painted Dog Research Trust.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 21, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bills into law:

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 21, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds joined 25 other governors forming The American Governors’ Border Strike Force to help put an end to the crime stemming from the Southern Border.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 21, 2022) — Illinois Chamber President and CEO Todd Maisch released the following statement on this morning's Supreme Court decision.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (April 21, 2022) — The Muscatine Art Center is happy to announce the upcoming performance of Brinton Surprise, a Red Cedar Chamber Music production, on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 3PM. The free performance will take place in the Muscatine Art Center’s Music Room.

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