21 Mar 2023

Just Say No to Book Banning

By Quad City Iowa/Illinois Librarians

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 21, 2023) — Ask any librarian about the topic of “book banning” and you will get a reaction. Within minutes, you’ll hear a passionate response about how their purpose is to “find and provide resources that our patrons seek, without judgment.” Librarians have been doing this work for centuries, but many libraries across the country are now facing threats, unfair criticism, and lawsuits for enacting the basic tenets of the profession.

21 Mar 2023

Rhythm City Welcomes Collective Soul on July 13

By Samuel Naab

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 21, 2023) — We are excited to announce that Collective Soul will perform in the Event Center on Thursday, July 13, 8PM. Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $35, $45, $55, $60, and $65 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee. (This fee is waived when tickets are purchased at The Market Gift Shop inside Rhythm City Casino Resort.)

21 Mar 2023

ImpactLife Welcomes Spring with “Nothing Cooler Than Saving Lives” Cooler Tote; All Presenting Donors Receive Choice of e-Gift Card or ImpactLife Cooler

By Kirby Winn

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 21, 2023) — As spring arrives and thoughts turn to warming temps and outdoor activities, ImpactLife is thanking donors who come to give blood by offering a twenty-can cooler tote or the donor’s choice of an electronic gift card. The “Nothing’s Cooler Than Saving Lives” donor promotion is now underway and will run through Sunday, April 30.

21 Mar 2023

Scott County Legislative Forum Planned April 15

By Marielle Sweborg

BETTENDORF, IOWA (March 21, 2023) — Come meet your Legislators as two local non-profit organizations will be hosting a series of two Scott County Candidate Forums in 2023. The second Forum will convene Saturday, April 15, at the Bettendorf Library located at 

21 Mar 2023

University of Iowa Medical Students Rejoice on Match Day 2023

By Rick Klatt

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 21, 2023) — The University of Iowa Roy J and Lucille A Carver College of Medicine had 152 senior medical students participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) in 2023.

21 Mar 2023

The Civil Air Patrol is Celebrating Its 75th Anniversary

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 21, 2023) — Join us on Wednesday, March 29, 6PM, Eastern in recounting the Civil Air Patrol history in the Quad Cities and nationally. It opened a new chapter in aviation with the establishment of the United States Air Force. As we reflect on the last 75 years, we’ll examine some of the most significant accomplishments as we look toward an exciting future.

This program is great for teens and adults of all ages.

21 Mar 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging EPA to Issue Emergency E15 Waiver

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 21, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds led a joint, bipartisan letter urging the EPA to issue an emergency w

21 Mar 2023

Registration Open for SAL Community Services’ Little Bogey’s Golf Classic

By Amber Wood

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 21, 2023) — Registration is now open for SAL Community Services’ signature fundraiser. The 27th annual Little Bogey’s Golf Classic, presented by Koehler Electric, is set with a shotgun start at noon on Monday, May 8, at Oakwood Country Club (1067 US Highway 6, Coal Valley, Illinois). An awards banquet dinner will immediately follow.

21 Mar 2023

Ken McMillan's Economic Buzzword has Awitched from “Inflation” to “Uncertainty”

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 21, 2023) — Since 1989, the Monmouth Rotary Club has had an annual program focusing on the economy that helps its members attempt to make an accurate economic forecast for the coming year.

Retired Monmouth College economics professor Ken McMillan, the featured speaker at the talk for the past several years, said making an accurate forecast this year is extremely difficult.

21 Mar 2023

Elyse Juarez of Davenport, Iowa, Accepted into Wartburg's Teacher Education Program

By Emily Christensen

WAVERLY, IOWA (March 21, 2023) — Elyse Juarez of Davenport, Iowa, has been accepted into the Wartburg College Teacher Education Program.

Juarez had to demonstrate effective reflective components in teaching and complete several other requirements to be considered for the program.

Admission to the Teacher Education Program allows students to begin professional education courses in their field.

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