25 Oct 2021

Domestic-Violence Fatality Report Shines Light on Pandemic’s Cost to Victims

By Ashlee Kieler

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 25, 2021) — Seventeen people lost their lives as a result of domestic violence in the first nine months of 2021. Eleven women, four men and two bystanders were killed as a result of these domestic-violence cases.

25 Oct 2021

Manage Your Online Presence at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 25, 2021) — Join us Tuesday, November 9, 4PM, to learn about social media and building an online presence, and how to use both to establish or build a career or business.

This program is scheduled to be held in person at the Main Library (321 N Main St) and virtually.

25 Oct 2021

Salute to Military Night to Be Held Saturday, November 13, at TaxSlayer Center

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 25, 2021) — The Quad City Storm and TBK Bank are excited to announce Salute to Military Night will be held Saturday, November 13, at the TaxSlayer Center when the Storm battle the Evansville Thunderbolts.

22 Oct 2021

Electric Grid Grades: Iowa Scores “D” to Illinois’ “A”; Average Iowa Commercial Electric Rates 14.4% Higher Than Illinois

By Jessica Maldonado

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 22, 2021) — A University of Texas study that gave Iowa a “D” for its electric competition raises questions about the state’s need for more free market forces in its electric utility market, the executive director of an Iowa business group for clean energy said today.

22 Oct 2021

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.0 Percent in September

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 22, 2021) — Iowa’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.0 percent in September, down from 4.1 percent in August and 4.7 percent one year ago. The US unemployment rate fell to 4.8 percent in September.

The labor force participation rate remained steady at 66.8 percent.

22 Oct 2021

The Moline Foundation Announces Fall Grant Awards

By The Moline Foundation

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 22, 2021) — The Moline Foundation Board approved $285,000 in grant funding for 31 area non-profit organizations. The Moline Foundation accepted applications for capital and program expenses.

22 Oct 2021

Local Down Syndrome Achievement Center Expanding

By Pam Lynch

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 22, 2021) — On October 9, GiGi’s Playhouse Quad Cities the local Down Syndrome Achievement Center held its annual celebration of acceptance at the 2021 “i have a Voice” Gala. This year they celebrated ten years of supporting the voices of individuals with Down syndrome right here in the Quad Cities.

21 Oct 2021

Iowa Credit Unions Provide $1.9 Billion in Economic Contribution to Iowa, New Report Finds

By Jessica Maldonado

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 21, 2021) — In celebration of International Credit Union Day and Governor Kim Reynolds’ proclamation declaring October 21 as Credit Union Day in Iowa, the Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) released a new report today that showcases the not-for-profit credit-union industry’s economic contribution to the state.

21 Oct 2021

Monmouth College to Host Grammy-Winner Salvador Perez Lopez, Vocal Group Veritas at Pair of Events

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 21, 2021) — During the last week of October, Monmouth College will host a pair of music-themed events.

Three-time Grammy Award winner Salvador Perez Lopez will speak at an event titled "Music and the American Dream" at 4PM, October 25, in the Morgan Room in Poling Hall.

21 Oct 2021

Sabrina Bailey of East Moline, Illinois, Named to Troy University Provost's List

By Matt Clower

TROY, ALABAMA (October 21, 2021) — Sabrina Bailey of East Moline, Illinois, has been named to the Provost's List at Troy University for Term 1 of the 2021-2022 academic year.

The Provost's List honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for twelve semester hours and who have a grade-point average of at least 3.65.

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