DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 25, 2021) — Alcohol is the N° 1 abused substance in the state of Iowa and Iowa ranks second in the nation for excessive drinking. Almost half of the youth in Scott County reported having had their first drink of alcohol before age 17.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2021) — The number of initial unemployment claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, March 14, and Saturday, March 20, was 5,498, a decrease of 252 from last week’s adjusted numbers.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 25, 2021) — Help us celebrate National Poetry Month by creating poetry. Each Tuesday in April, we will be discussing a different kind of poetry and then trying our hands at creating it! We will be meeting virtually using GoToMeeting each week. To register and find meeting information, visit https://bit.ly/dpl-diypoetry.

BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS (03/25/2021) — Illinois Wesleyan University's Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2020-21 academic year consisted of 771 students from 28 states and 15 countries. The following local students made the list:

Sam Fahrenkrug of Davenport, Iowa, a freshman majoring in Music Theatre.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (03/24/2021) — The following students graduated with a a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main campus in Davenport, Iowa on February 26, 2021:

Jesse Bathgate of Davenport, IA

Taylor Bess of Davenport, IA

Leo Campanella of Davenport, IA

Paul Elmenhurst of Davenport, IA

Mahsa Etesam of Davenport, IA

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2021) — Three high school seniors are receiving Keep Iowa Beautiful $1,000 scholarships toward their studies at an Iowa college or university. Governor Kim Reynolds will make the presentations at ceremonies at the State Capitol on Tuesday, March 30, 3PM.

FAYETTE, IOWA (March 25, 2021) — Founded in 1857, through the act of philanthropy by Elizabeth Alexander and her family, Upper Iowa University (UIU) has always treasured the gift of giving. For the past five years, students, alumni, and friends have continued this tradition as part of the annual Celebrate UIU Days.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 24, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that COVID-19-impacted renters and homeowners will be able to apply for assistance with rent and mortgage payments through two assistance programs beginning Monday, March 29, 2PM.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 24, 2021) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE in-person workshop for any children and their families impacted by cancer on Thursday, April 1, 2021, 5-6PM, at our UnityPoint Health-Trinity Moline Clubhouse, 600 John Deere Road, Suite 101, Moline, IL. 61265.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 24, 2021) — The Davenport Public Library is partnering with Oelerich, Reiling, and Miller PC and Shred-It to present a Free Shred Day on Thursday, April 22, 1–4PM, at the Davenport Eastern Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern Ave.). Community members can bring up to three standard file containers, maximum size 15 x 12 x 10 inches, for secure shredding. Documents will be confidentially shredded on-site.

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