11 May 2021

Mental Health 101: An Overview of Common Diagnoses and Symptoms Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2021) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join us Tuesday, May 25, 6PM, for a discussion on various mental-health issues. We will talk about the associated signs and symptoms of different mental-health disorders. Also, we will talk about when to get professional help and how to do it. This presentation is presented by the Vera French Mental Health Center.

11 May 2021

Minnesota State University, Mankato Celebrated Spring Graduates with Personal Photo Opportunities, Virtual Ceremony on May 8; Local Students Among Recipients of Degrees

By Dan Benson

MANKATO, MINNESOTA (May 11, 2021) — Minnesota State University, Mankato celebrated its 2021 spring semester student commencement by providing graduates "commencement-in-a-box" packages and personalized photo opportunities last week on a graduation stage while holding a virtual ceremony and launching a special website beginning at 8AM, Saturday, May 8.

11 May 2021

Botanical Center Opens Children's Garden Phase 2 Addition 05/14; Ribbon-Cutting 05/15

By Melanie Shields

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 11, 2021) — The Quad City Botanical Center is hosting its Headwaters of the Mississippi River Ribbon Cutting event on Friday, May 14.

Join us as we celebrate the opening of our Children’s Garden phase two addition. This exciting interactive play exhibit expands our popular water feature and includes a naturalized pond, representative of the headwaters in Itasca, Minnesota.

11 May 2021

Online Craft Hang Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2021) — Join the Library Monday, May 24, 6:30PM, for a virtual craft and socialize hour! Bring your current project: knitting, crocheting, quilting, journaling, anything craft-related, and socialize online with other crafters for an hour. We'll provide the (virtual) space and you bring your projects!

11 May 2021

Iowa PBS Hosts a VIP Watch Party Featuring the Decorah Eagles

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, Iowa (May 11, 2021) — Join Iowa PBS virtually on Tuesday, June 22, 7PM, for a VIP Watch Party featuring NOVA: Eagle Power. This program takes viewers into the lives of these spectacular birds, following a nest of bald eaglets as they face everything from sibling rivalries to insect swarms and learn the skills they'll need to survive.

11 May 2021

Iowa to End Participation in Federal Unemployment Benefit Programs, Citing Strong Labor Market And Recovering Economy

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 11, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced new measures to address the State of Iowa’s severe workforce shortage. Effective June 12, 2021, the State of Iowa will end its participation in federal pandemic-related unemployment benefit programs. The Governor also announced that effective June 13, 2021, Iowa will no longer waive employer charges for COVID-related unemployment insurance claims.

11 May 2021

Brant Mueller of Davenport, Iowa, Among Students Inducted Into Central NSLS Chapter

By Emily Hawk

PELLA, IOWA (May 11, 2021) — Fifty-two Central College students were inducted into the college's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success.

Those from your area are:

Brant Mueller of Davenport, IA (52807)

Lauren Wall of Donahue, IA (52746)

11 May 2021

Credit Union to Hold Ribbon-Cutting at New Silvis Location

By Mark McLaughlin

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 11, 2021) — The RIA Federal Credit Union will hold a ribbon-cutting for its new location at 10AM, Friday, May 14, 2021, at 2011 5th St, Suite 8, Silvis, Illinois. Jim Watts, President/CEO of the RIA Federal Credit Union, will speak at the event, along with a guest speaker from the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce.

11 May 2021

Write Music at the River with David G Smith May 23

By Philip Tunnicliff

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2021) — Art Along the River, a series of art opportunities where attendees can participate and learn about different art forms will be held one Sunday a month all summer starting with the May 23 session on songwriting.

11 May 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Legislation into Law

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 11, 2021) – On Monday, May 10, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

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