08 Apr 2021

Iowa PBS Hosts a Virtual Screening of the New PBS KIDS Program “Donkey Hodie”

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 8, 2021) — Join Iowa PBS virtually on Saturday, May 1 at 10 a.m. for a preview of the newest puppet series coming to PBS KIDS, Donkey Hodie. Inspired by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Donkey Hodie and her pals will empower kids to dream big, work hard and never give up.

08 Apr 2021

Figge Art Museum to Celebrate Essential Workers with Free Admission to Current Blockbuster Exhibition, and More, 11-17 April

By Natalie Dunlop

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 8, 2021) — To honor and celebrate Quad Citizens who have stepped up to support the community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Figge Art Museum is offering free admission to all essential workers from April 11-17, 2021.

08 Apr 2021

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Partners with Iowa Economic Development Authority to Direct Small Businesses to Resources

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 8, 2021) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and the Iowa Economic Development Authority are working together to help small businesses succeed. Every new business that registers with the Secretary of State’s Office is directed to resources available for Iowa entrepreneurs.

08 Apr 2021

Iowa Workforce Development Reports Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed for Week of 28 March–3 April 2021

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 8, 2021) — The number of initial unemployment claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, March 28, and Saturday, April 3, was 6,770, an increase of 2,168 from last week’s adjusted numbers.

07 Apr 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Future Ready Iowa Summer Youth Internship Pilot Program Grant Awards

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 7, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced 26 awardees of the Futur

07 Apr 2021

Four Moline Police Officers Receive FOP Award for Rescuing Woman From Burning Building

By David Blanchette

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 7, 2021) — Four Moline Police Officers received the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Valor Award for their on-duty actions involving the rescue of a woman from a burning residence. All four officers suffered smoke-inhalation and had to be treated at a hospital following the rescue.

07 Apr 2021

Bill Lowers Property Tax for Iowa Small-Business Owners

By Matt Everson

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 7, 2021) — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) here in Iowa, with more than 10,000 small-business owners across the state, thanks the Iowa Senate for passing important tax-reform legislation.

07 Apr 2021

Rock Island County Health Department, Quad City Symphony Orchestra to Bring Performances to Milan Mass-Vaccination Site

By Janet Hill

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 7, 2021) — Taking inspiration from famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s recent impromptu performance during his COVID-19 vaccination observation period, the Rock Island County Health Department and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) are collaborating to bring live music to the mass vaccination site at the Camden Centre in Milan.

06 Apr 2021

Celebrate Earth Day with Iowa PBS

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 6, 2021) — Explore Earth's natural wonders and follow the stories of those trying to protect them this month on Iowa PBS. The statewide network will provide special programming on-air and online in the days leading up to Earth Day 2021, with programs ranging from saving coral reefs to fighting world hunger.

06 Apr 2021

Online Pharmacy Startup Virtual Job Fair Hosted by divvyDOSE to Fill More Than 100 Combined Positions in Davenport and Iowa City

By Brad Lotterman

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 6, 2021) — The online pharmacy startup divvyDOSE, part of leading pharmacy-care services organization OptumRx, and one of the Optum companies of UnitedHealth Group, will host a virtual job fair to fill more than 100 combined pharmacy technician and customer support positions.

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