DES MOINES, IOWA (September 23, 2021) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small-business advocacy organization, announced today a multi-state paid-advertising campaign, including radio, print, and digital ads in targeted states and districts, including Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, encouraging Representative Cindy Axne (IA-03) to vote against devastating tax-hikes on small businesses.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 23, 2021) — Join authors Michael McCarty and John Brassard Jr on Saturday, October 2, 2PM, at the Fairmount Street Library (3000 N Fairmount St) or virtually for a talk about the haunted history of the Quad Cities.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 23, 2021) — Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope would like to extend an invitation to you for our 4th Annual Fundraiser and the launch of The Argrow’s Center for Healing and Hope, the Argrow’s first store-front, large communal space, and industrial kitchen space. We invite all media outlets to the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated and grand opening on Thursday, September 30, 9AM, at 2313 44th Street Moline, IL 61265.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 23, 2021) — Outdoor homebrewing season may be over, but there are plenty of apples in the orchard. Making your own hard cider takes a fraction of the time and effort. We welcome the MUGZ Club for a hands-on demonstration on Monday, October 4, 6:30PM, at the Eastern Ave Library (6000 Eastern Ave).

STONINGTON, CONNECTICUT (September 23, 2021) The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to strengthening the Coast Guard community and service by supporting members and families, announced today that it has awarded 158 scholarships in 2021 totaling $345,500 in support. In the 31 years of the program, the Coast Guard Foundation has paid out more than $6 million to over 1,400 college-aged young adults.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (September 23, 2021) — In the week’s final contest at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium, the Quad Cities River Bandits held the Cedar Rapids Kernels to four base-runners and evened up the five-game series with a 6-0 win in Game Two of the High-A Central Championship Series.

STORM LAKE, IOWA (September 22, 2021) — Buena Vista University congratulates more than 100 students who were named to the Summer 2021 Dean's List. Local students who were named to BVU's Dean's List include:

Dawn Hathaway of Muscatine

Brandi McCormick of Davenport

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 22, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced her appointment of Valerie Clay as a district court judge in Judicial District 6.

Clay, of Marion, Iowa, currently serves as an assistant county attorney in the Juvenile Division of the Linn County Attorney’s Office. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa and her law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2021) — Tickets go on sale Friday, September 24, for Syrian-American funk and soul band Bassel & The Supernaturals’ public show in downtown Davenport.  

The show is 7PM, Wednesday, October 20, at the Raccoon Motel, 315 E 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52801.

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2021) — East Moline Correctional Center is offering its first four-year Bachelor of Arts program for individuals in custody in more than twenty years. The Augustana Prison Education Partnership (APEP) launched August 31 with a cohort of 10 students.

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