After more than thirty years, the Human Genome Project is now complete. Monmouth College biology professors Eric Engstrom and James Godde recently commented on what that means

MONMOUTH, ILLLINOIS (April 4, 2022) In the 19th century, geographers pretty much knew how the world was laid out — where the oceans stopped and land-masses began, where countries' borders were, and where cities, towns, and villages were located.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 4, 2022) — On Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at 0900, the Scott County Sheriff's Office will hold a Promotional Ceremony at the Sheriff's Office Headquarters at 3206 South 16th Avenue in Eldridge. Sergeant Tom Leonard and Deputy Eric Burton will be promoted.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 4, 2022) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE educational workshop entitled “Biofeedback Workshop” for anyone impacted by cancer on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 12-1PM, at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Moline Clubhouse, 600 John Deere Road, Suite 101, Moline, Illinois, 61265.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 4, 2022) — Summer at Rivermont begins June 13 and runs for seven weeks. Sign up for one week, two weeks, or the entire summer. Campers can attend in the morning, afternoon, or all day. Those who stay from 8:30AM-5PM receive a $50 full-day discount.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 4, 2022) — The Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) District is waiting a little longer than previously expected to interview finalists for the position of District Chancellor. Though two finalists were announced late last week, upon further consideration the EICCD Board of Trustees voted to extend the search during a meeting Saturday, April 2.

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 1, 2022) — The labor shortage continues to be a major challenge for small businesses as owners compete for workers, according to 

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (April 1, 2022) — Mitch Nikulski from Bettendorf, Iowa, who is studying Finance at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, was elected student government Senator.

"Whitewater Student Government leaders play a key role in the shared governance of UW-Whitewater," said Jan Bilgen, WSG adviser. "They come from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, and are an integral piece of student needs being addressed and overall student success."

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 1, 2022) — Tickets for the first Quad City Storm play-off game in franchise history are on sale now. The Storm is scheduled to play a home play-off game on April 12, 13, or 14, depending on the opponent they face. Puck-drop will be at 7:10PM, and the exact date and opponent will be finalized by April 10; the last day of the SPHL regular season.

One-dollar beers will be sold at all Storm home play-off games.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 31, 2022) — The Black Box Theatre located in downtown Moline opens the thriller, Veronica’s Room by Ira Levin. “Most people know Ira Levin for Rosemary’s Baby, and Veronica’s Room is just as thrilling,” said director Lora Adams.

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