01 Nov 2021

Students Invited to Apply for Nearly 80 Scholarships Totaling More Than $500,000

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 1, 2021) — Local educators Julie Eisenband and Chris Strunk noticed a problem when it came to the representation of immigrant and refugee students in their classrooms. While these students were a strong presence in Eisenband’s courses at United Township High School in East Moline, one of the state’s most diverse high schools, they were few and far between in Strunk’s at Augustana College.

01 Nov 2021

Opening the Box: World War I Collections by the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 1, 2021) — Join us Friday, November 5, 2:30PM, to explore and learn about the curious world of archives and manuscripts at the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center.

01 Nov 2021

Emma Freyermuth of Muscatine, Iowa, a Member of the Monmouth College Women's Soccer Team

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2021) — Emma Freyermuth of Muscatine, Iowa, was a member of the Monmouth College women's soccer team this fall. The Fighting Scots concluded their season October 30 with a record of 5-11-1.

01 Nov 2021

WWI Lecture Series: The Armistice and The Occupation of Germany, Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Lexie Reiling

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 1, 2021) — Join Kevin Braafladt, the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal, and the Army Sustainment Command History Office on Wednesday, November 10, 6PM, in exploring the history of WWI through a discussion of the Armistice and the occupation of Germany.

01 Nov 2021

Eviction Diversion Meeting for Tenants This Week

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2021) — Project NOW has partnered with the 14th Judicial Circuit in Rock Island County, the Rock Island County Bar Association, Prairie State Legal Services Inc, and the Salvation Army to develop an Eviction Diversion Program (EDP). The goal of the program is to keep tenants housed while ensuring that small-business owners are reimbursed back-rent.

01 Nov 2021

The Davenport Public Library Welcomes a Social Worker on Staff

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 1, 2021) — The Davenport Public Library now has a licensed Social Worker available as a resource to our patrons. With this new service, patrons will receive personalized attention and assistance with their social service needs. A few of the ways our Library Social Worker can help you is by making referrals and connecting you to community resources and organizations that can address your specific need.

01 Nov 2021

TaxSlayer Center Christmas Tree Arrival

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2021) — The TaxSlayer Center’s annual Christmas tree is scheduled to arrive this Wednesday, November 3, at approximately 10:45-11AM. The tree is being donated by the Rogers family of East Moline. The tree is approximately 40’ tall but will likely be cut down to 35’. Media is invited and encouraged to attend as the tree is raised.

29 Oct 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases Statement in Support of Legislation to Protect Iowans’ Health-Care Decisions

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 29, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds released a statement on legislation passed October 28 related to COVID-19 vaccine mandates:

29 Oct 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Bipartisan Vaccine Mandate Bill into Law

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 29, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement Friday after signing the bipartisan vaccine mandate bill, 

29 Oct 2021

Quad City Symphony Orchestra Launches Concert Access Pass

By Caitlin Bishop

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 29, 2021) — The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) invites members of the press to the Adler Theatre on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 2:30PM for a special event to officially launch the Concert Access Pass (CAP) Program.

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