MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (October 11, 2021) — In 1987, Monmouth College literature and language professor Israel Rolon-Barada had a magical moment. While pursuing his master's degree at Georgetown University, he attended a talk given by Spanish author Carmen Laforet. The event would change the course of his academic life and Laforet's literary legacy.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 11, 2021) — Join us for an afternoon of genealogy in the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center on Sunday, October 24, 1-4PM. Meet other genealogists, learn tips and tricks, and sample some tasty treats! We will learn how to access Ancestry Library from home which is available through the end of the year!

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 11, 2021) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is conducting a series of meetings in eastern Iowa with county sheriffs and local law enforcement, October 12-14, to promote Safe at Home, an address-confidentiality program that provides protection for survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, trafficking, stalking, and assault. The meetings coincide with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is held annually in October.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 11, 2021) — The Bettendorf Rotary is determined to make sure every homeless person in the Quad Cities has a blanket this winter. According to the nonprofit shelters in our area, blankets are the number one requested item.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 8, 2021) — The Davenport Public Library is pleased to partner with the Hoover Museum and Presidential Library for this live webinar! Join us Thursday, October 21, 6PM, for "Hoover's Last Trip Home." To register, please visit https://bit.ly/dpl-thirdthursdayoctober2021.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 8, 2021) Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement today in response to Judge Pratt’s decision to grant a preliminary injunction:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 8, 2021) — Join us in learning how to practically care for and preserve materials at home with tips and tricks from the staff of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. Each workshop will showcase different techniques and share applicable knowledge on creating tools and demonstrating methods of preservation for photographs, letters, books, and more.

The Central College 2021 Homecoming Court, from left to right: Terry Hefel, Megan Reem, Cassidy Frana, Thomas Spoehr, Brayden Egli and John Zeitler.

PELLA, IOWA (October 8, 2021) — Megan Reem of Davenport, Iowa, was selected to the Homecoming court at Central College on Friday, October 1.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (October 8, 2021) — Lisa Truong of Davenport, Iowa, is a member of the University of Iowa's Homecoming 2021 executive council, a collection of 17 student leaders whose responsibility is to collaborate with the entire UI campus and Iowa City community to plan and execute activities that span seven days and culminate in the annual Homecoming Parade.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 8, 2021) — If you are dreaming of a white Christmas, then Stars on Ice is granting your holiday wish with a Davis & White Christmas! Olympic Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalists, two-time World Champions and six-time United States Dance Champions Meryl Davis and Charlie White will be joined by Canada’s legendary figure skater Kurt Browning to headline a special Holiday performan

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