19 Mar 2021

Political scientist Luis Fraga to Examine How Latinos Have Reshaped American Politics During 03/23 Monmouth College Talk

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 19, 2021) — Is America's fastest-growing racial and ethnic group making a difference on the landscape of US politics?

Luis Fraga, a professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame, where he also directs its Institute for Latino Studies, is among those who say that is indeed the case.

18 Mar 2021

Royal Neighbors of America Honors 2020 Employee of the Year

By Julie Robinson

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 18, 2021) — Royal Neighbors of America named Amy Jones, Director of Philanthropy, their 2020 Employee of the Year for her unwavering “we can do this” attitude, creativity, and leadership during an especially challenging year.

18 Mar 2021

Upper Iowa University Announces December 2020 Graduates

By Mike Van Sickle

FAYETTE, IOWA (March 18, 2021) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its December 2020 graduates, followed by honors and the degree earned.

Bettendorf, IA — Rosemary Hollister, Bachelor of Arts degree in Instruc Strat: BD/LD/ID, Summa Cum Laude;

18 Mar 2021

Palmer College of Chiropractic Accepts Local Students for Enrollment

By Christine Beaudry

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 18, 2021) — The following students were accepted for enrollment for the spring 2021 trimester in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main campus in Davenport, Iowa:

Reid Adams of Le Claire, IA

Nicole vonAschwege of Davenport, IA

18 Mar 2021

Upper Iowa University Announces October 2020 Graduates

By Mike Van Sickle

FAYETTE, IOWA (March 18, 2021) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its October 2020 graduates, followed by the degree earned and respective honors.

Davenport, IA — Samuel Bruty, Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science, Cum Laude;

18 Mar 2021

Iowa Businesses Generate $1.5 Billion in Economic Impact Due to Google Products

By Natalie Mahoney

COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA (March 18, 2021) — Google has released its Economic Impact Report, sharing that 11,000 businesses, publishers, and non-profits in Iowa used Google products to increase their online presence and connect with the people and communities they serve — generating $1.5 billion in economic activity in 2020.

18 Mar 2021

Downtown Davenport Partnership Introduces Bix Block Parties During Quad-City Times Bix 7 Weekend, Alternating Currents Dates Announced

By Erin Platt

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 18, 2021) — Quad-City Times Bix7 festivities draw one of the largest crowds to the Quad Cities annually, and now the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) is introducing a new event model to capture its thousands of attendees to immerse them in the downtown experience July 23-24.

18 Mar 2021

Iowa Workforce Development Reports Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed for Week of 7-13 March 2021

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 18, 2021) — The number of initial unemployment claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, March 7, and Saturday, March 13, was 5,973, an increase of 791 from last week’s adjusted numbers.

18 Mar 2021

Monmouth College Emeritus Professor Ken McMillan: US Economy "is Basically Sound"

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 18, 2021) — For a third of a century, Monmouth Rotarians have engaged in a friendly competition to forecast the year's US economy.

18 Mar 2021

Quad Cities Region Ranked N° 6 in Country for Total Economic Development Projects Along Mississippi River Corridor

By Erin Platt

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 18, 2021) — Recent investment in the six counties represented by the Quad Cities metro region has been recognized by Site Selection Magazine as part of its 2020 Governor’s Cup Awards. The economic-development publication annually ranks metropolitan and micropolitan areas by number of projects per capita and total number of projects.

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