27 Mar 2023

"The Rite of Spring," "Bolero," and More, April 22, The Adler Theatre

By Ballet Quad Cities

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 27, 2023) — Igor Stravinsky’s landmark 1913 score The Rite of Spring stars as the inspiration for Courtney Lyon’s cutting-edge abstract ballet. Not seen since its 2014 world premiere, Ballet Quad Cities’ Rite of Spring brings the art and athleticism of dance to life.

Sponsored by: Quad Cities Cultural Trust — Adler Theater Foundation, The Bechtel Trusts, Iowa Arts Council, and Leslie Bell

27 Mar 2023

Calling Junior and Senior Engineering Students: $500 Cash Prize for Illinois Society of Professional Engineers (ISPE)'s 2023 ENGage Engineering Virtual Poster Session Contest Winner

By Bailey Hughes

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 27, 2023) —

27 Mar 2023

Scott County Democrats Elect New Executive Board

By Scott County Democrats

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 27, 2023) — As the struggle to protect democracy continues to build throughout Iowa, Scott County Democrats have elected a new party chair and executive board.

27 Mar 2023

Iowa Kids are Not for Sale: Parents, Union Members Rally against Proposed Changes to Iowa Child Labor Law

By Dan Gosa

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 27, 2023) — On March 25, 12PM, parents and union members rallied together at the UFCW Local 431 hall in Davenport to speak out about the recent Iowa Child Labor Law’s proposed changes to current legislation. This rally was an opportunity for speakers to bring awareness to the community regarding the negative effects these changes could have on working teenagers in our community.

24 Mar 2023

Iowa Ends Agreement with Workday to Update Financial Management System, Will Continue to Use Human Resources and Payroll System

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 24, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that she has approved ending an agreement with Workday, an enterprise software company, to update the state’s financial-management system to a cloud-based platform. After delaying the project last year for additional review, the Department of Management and Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) have determined the platform will not meet some of the state’s unique needs.

24 Mar 2023

SF547 on Handsfree/Distracted Driving Passes in Iowa Senate

By Drive Safe Iowa

CORALVILLE, IOWA (March 24, 2023) — Drive Safe Iowa is pleased to announce that SF547 on handsfree/distracted driving has passed in the Iowa Senate with an overwhelming vote of 47-3. This critical bill aims to reduce the number of accidents caused by distracted driving and improve road safety in Iowa.

23 Mar 2023

Davenport Public Library Welcomes Author Robin C Abbott

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 23, 2023) — On Thursday, March 30, 6:30PM, Fairmount, Robin C Abbott will present a program based on her book, Sound Advice: How to Help Your Child with SPD, Autism, and ADHD from the Inside Out. In this program, personal stories of a pediatric occupational therapist are integrated with current science on why some children struggle to learn and adapt.

23 Mar 2023

Augustana Symphonic Band to Tour Japan

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 23, 2023) — The Augustana Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr James Lambrecht, will perform concerts in Japan in March and April. Between performances, students will visit multiple cities throughout Japan and fully immerse themselves in the culture.

The fifty-person ensemble will perform pieces by Yasuhide Ito, Philip Sparke, Julie Giroux, David Maslanka, Frank Ticheli, and John Philip Sousa.

23 Mar 2023

Local Students Named to Milwaukee School of Engineering's Winter Quarter 2023 Dean's List

By JoEllen Burdue

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (March 23, 2023) — Milwaukee School of Engineering congratulates students named to the Winter Quarter 2023 Dean's List. Undergraduate students who have earned at least thirty credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher (out of 4.0) are on the Dean's List. Students who have maintained a 3.70 or higher receive "high honors."

Simon Uecker of Muscatine (52761) . Uecker is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in BioMolecular Engineering.

23 Mar 2023

State Secretary of State Paul Pate Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking Initiative Named Finalist for National Award

By Jacob Holck

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 23, 2023) — Secretary of State Paul Pate’s Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) initiative is one of three finalists for the National Association of Secretaries of State’s (NASS) 2023 IDEAS Award. IBAT is a member organization which raises awareness for human trafficking and promotes Safe at Home, Iowa’s address confidentiality program for victims of violent crime.

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