DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 21, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library to host a program for small business owners on May 4, Eastern Virtual at 6:30PM.

With the right tools and international marketing strategy, businesses are expanding globally to meet new demands. This workshop introduces Google's Market Finder, a free tool that can help you identify new international business opportunities and plan for success.

This program is best suited for adults. Registration is required.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 20, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library to host a program on cybersecurity on May 3, Eastern Virtual, at 10AM.

Scammers have become more sophisticated, using technology and tailoring scams to each generation. We'll have professionals online and in person to help you stay aware and prepare.

This hybrid program will be offered simultaneously in person at Eastern Library and online via Zoom.

PELLA, IOWA (April 20, 2022) — Central College published its annual Writing Anthology. The Writing Anthology presents an annual collection of remarkable student work that spans a wide variety of academic disciplines. After review of dozens of strong pieces, the editorial team has chosen the following work for publication.

Mattie Francis, of Port Byron, Illinois, contributed a fiction short story, "The Edge," and as editor of the publication.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 20, 2022) — Tobacco companies involved in the 1998 landmark settlement have transferred about $53.2 million to the state treasury for this year's payment.

In the last 24 years, Iowa has received $1.41 billion in payments under the settlement. The state will continue to receive annual Master Settlement Agreement payments in perpetuity, based on the number of cigarettes sold in the United States. The MSA is the largest settlement in US history.