DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 31, 2021) — Do you like baking, reading, or both? Then this video series may be for you! In this series, one of our reference librarians will attempt to make dessert recipes drawn from beloved fiction books. They'll also recommend the books and media which inspired the recipes, available from our Rivershare libraries.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 31, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that unemployment insurance tax-rates for Iowa employers will remain unchanged for 2022. For the fifth consecutive year, the tax-rates used to fund unemployment benefits will be the second-lowest allowed by law.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 31, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for two counties in response to recent severe weather.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 31, 2021) — SAL Family and Community Services (SAL), the non-profit agency that offers Skip-a-Long Child Development Services and Open Door Crisis Assistance, among other programs, is adding four new members to its board of directors.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 31, 2021) — Join us Friday, September 3, 2:30PM, to explore and learn about the curious world of archives and manuscripts at the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 31, 2021) — In its third year, Monmouth College's Latin American and Latino Film Festival will explore issues of immigration.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 31, 2021) — The Mississippi Valley Blues Society is proud to welcome Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon to Blues Fest 2021. The blistering guitarist, soulful vocalist, singular songwriter, and city bus-driver is one the most electrifying bluesmen to emerge from Chicago in decades. His live performances unfailingly earn him heaps of critical praise and hordes of wildly enthusiastic fans from all over the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 31, 2021) Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement today in response to a new letter we received from President Biden’s Administration:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 31, 2021) — A book club for Littles (kids in 3rd through 5th grade) and their Bigs (adults or older siblings) to read a book together.

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