21 Apr 2021

Goodwill Offers Google IT Support Professional Class

By Brent Watkins

IOWA CITY, IOWA (April 21, 2021) — Goodwill of the Heartland has partnered with Google and Coursera to offer a self-paced five-course online class where students can learn concrete skills that top employers are hiring for right now. By investing only ten hours a week, students can earn the IT Support Certificate in less than six months.

21 Apr 2021

Red, White, and Boom Fireworks Display Set to Return July 3

By Erin Platt

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 21, 2021) — The annual bi-state Red, White, and Boom fireworks display in downtown Davenport and Rock Island will return this year and is scheduled for July 3, 2021. Red, White, and Boom is the largest fireworks display in the Quad Cities, shot from two barges in the middle of the Mississippi River.

21 Apr 2021

Opening the Box: Historic Preservation Collections Presented by the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 21, 2021) — Join us Friday, May 7, 2:30PM, to explore and learn about the curious world of archives and manuscripts at the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center.

21 Apr 2021

Augustana Continues Planning for 2020 and 2021 In-Person Graduation Ceremonies

By Kirby Stockwell

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 21, 2021) — Augustana College will hold three separate graduation ceremonies — one for the class of 2020 and two for the class of 2021 — on Sunday, May 23, in order to allow social distancing of students and families.

"The enthusiasm for celebrating the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021 is as strong as ever," said President Steve Bahls.

20 Apr 2021

QCTrails.org: An Interactive Website Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 20, 2021) — QCTrails.org is a free user-friendly, interactive, and mobile responsive website that serves as a comprehensive resource that highlights multi-purpose trails, parks, and side-paths in the bi-state region. QC Trails is an exciting tool for encouraging and improving local outdoor physical activity throughout the year.

20 Apr 2021

Address Confidentiality Available for Sexual Assault Survivors

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 20, 2021) — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and Secretary of State Paul Pate is reminding Iowans that address confidentiality is available for those needing an extra layer of protection. Iowa’s Safe at Home program provides a substitute address for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, trafficking, and stalking. The program is administered by the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office.

20 Apr 2021

Works by Monmouth College Senior Art Majors Ryan Dawson, Miranda Pasky, and Rebecca Quick on Display

By Duane Bonifer

 

This photo shows works by all three of the Monmouth College senior art majors whose work is on exhibit through May 5 in the Everett Gallery in Hewes Library

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 20, 2021) — The three artists featured in the final exhibit of the academic year at Monmouth College have become good friends.

20 Apr 2021

Iowa PBS Announces FIND Iowa Virtual Field Trips

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 20, 2021) — Take fun, educational virtual field-trips across the state with Iowa PBS Education's newest initiative, 

20 Apr 2021

Monmouth College to Observe Law Day with April 21 Talk Focusing on First Amendment

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 20, 2021) — A legal and religious scholar will be featured as Monmouth College marks its annual observance of Law Day.

A national day meant to reflect on the rule of law and the importance of law in society, Law Day was established in 1958. The annual date is May 1, but the Monmouth College event will be held via Zoom at 7PM on April 21.

20 Apr 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Implores EPA to Fully Back E15 Infrastructure

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 20, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has implored the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to follow through on expanding consumer-access to E15. These comments were submitted during the EPA’s public comment period. Her message can be viewed 

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