DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 1, 2020)  Due to mechanical issues, the Davenport Public Library’s OWL’s WiFi stops have been cancelled for Tuesday, December 1, through Saturday, December 5. This includes the following stops:

December 1 at 1:30PM  Goose Creek Park

December 1 at 4PM  Davenport West YMCA

JOHNSTON, IOWA (December 1, 2020) In a time where in-person performing arts are nearly impossible, Iowa PBS is collaborating with Ballet Des Moines to bring inspiration to audiences across Iowa and beyond. The ballet company's 2020 season will include three programs, collectively called Acts of Resilience | Courage | Vision | Spirit.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 1, 2020) — An online meeting of the Quad Cities Flood Resiliency Alliance will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2020, 1:30PM. The Alliance is open to the public and is a forum for timely and educational information on flood-prevention, -mitigation, flood-insurance, and floodplain-management.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 1, 2020) COVID Recovery Iowa has launched free Virtual Santa visits just in time for the holidays. These safe and convenient visits are an ideal alternative as Iowans find new ways to honor holiday traditions during the pandemic.

The Virtual Santa visits run through December 22. People of all ages are encouraged to sign up on the COVID Recovery Iowa Facebook page under Services and schedule a visit.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (December 1, 2020) — The Public Art Advisory Commission for the City of Muscatine announces two public art opportunities. The first is a mural project on Houser Street, and organizations are invited to submit applications. Up to five organizations will be select to receive a $300 stipend to complete a mural project on a section of retaining wall between Hershey and Lucas.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 1, 2020) — This is the year for a new holiday tradition! Jólabókaflóð is the Icelandic Christmas Eve tradition of gifting your favorite people with a favorite book to read that very night!

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (December 1, 2020) Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) will award three $1,000 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors in 2021 who plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university.

The scholarships are in honor of three pioneers in Keep Iowa Beautiful's 20-year history:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 1, 2020) — Join Naturalist Becky Baugh from the Wapsi River Center on Tuesday, December 8, 1PM, to learn about many wild edibles in your neck of the woods. We will focus on foraging basics, foraging safety, identifying plants, and preparing wild edibles. You will learn about five wild edibles available this season.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (December 1, 2020) — The Quad Cities Chamber will host its annual Economic Forecast 2021 presented virtually by IMEG Corp and Mediacom Business from 10-11AM, Thursday, December 3. Economic Forecast provides insights into the local, regional, and national economies as businesses and communities continue to manage the COVID-19 pandemic.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 1, 2020)  Storm owner John Dawson announced this morning that former Director of Communications and Operations Brian Rothenberger has been promoted to the role of Team President.

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