16 Nov 2020

Central College Finishes Fundraising for Forever Dutch Initiative

By Jeff Bersch

 

A corner of the expansive new Kuyper Gym women's locker room

PELLA, IOWA (November 16, 2020) — Declaring victory in the most ambitious athletics capital initiative in its 167-year history, Central College has completed fundraising for the $18 million Forever Dutch® initiative.

16 Nov 2020

WQPT Hosts A Screening of “The Gene: An Intimate History” Followed by a Discussion with the Director

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 16, 2020) — WQPT, Quad Cities PBS is hosting a special online screening and discussion with Jack Youngelson, the director of Ken Burns Presents: "The Gene: An Intimate History" on November 19, 6:30PM.

16 Nov 2020

Iowa PBS Receives Four Upper Midwest Emmy(r) Awards

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (November 16, 2020) — The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — Upper Midwest Chapter recently honored Iowa PBS staff with four Regional Emmy(r) Awards.

16 Nov 2020

Scholarships Are Free Money for College

By Tammy Bramley

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (November 16, 2020) — If your family will have a new college freshman next year, this is a great time to look for scholarships that will help offset the cost of an education. Scholarships are considered "gift aid," meaning that they do not need to be repaid later.

16 Nov 2020

Chicago Native Dr Harvey Echols Named to Monmouth College Board of Trustees

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 16, 2020) — Dr Harvey Echols of Jacksonville, Florida, has been named to the Monmouth College Board of Trustees.

A 1981 graduate of the liberal arts college, Echols has worked in the medical profession for more than 25 years.

13 Nov 2020

Planning for Retirement Hosted by The Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 13, 2020) — The only thing certain about the 2020 General Election outcome is different long-term financial scenarios. Join advisors from Thrivent Financial via Zoom on Saturday, November 14, 10AM, for their analysis.

13 Nov 2020

Trees Forever Announces Citizen Campaign to Replant Trees Devastated by Iowa Derecho

By John Bright

MARION, IOWA (November 13, 2020) — Trees Forever, a local non-profit organization, has announced a citizen campaign to support replanting the trees devastated by the August derecho. The Planting Hope campaign will plan for the purchase and repopulation of trees in communities including Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Marshalltown, and rural areas in the derecho's path.

13 Nov 2020

Cookbook of the Month Presented by The Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 13, 2020) — Try out a new cookbook with us! In November and December, we will share a cookbook that we will be cooking out of for the month. Try a recipe of your own from the same cookbook and then join us on the third Thursday in November and December to talk about what recipes worked for you, what didn't, and what ones you can't wait to try again!

13 Nov 2020

2021-2022 Season Tickets on Sale Now

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 13, 2020) — The Quad City Storm returns to the ice October of 2021 and new Season Ticket Memberships are on sale now. 

13 Nov 2020

"Around the Next Bend in the Road: The Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder" Featuring Sarah Uthoff Presented by The Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 13, 2020) — The Davenport Public Library is pleased to partner with the Hoover Museum and Presidential Library for this live webinar! Join us Thursday, November 19, 6PM, for "Around the Next Bend in the Road: The Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder," presented by Sarah Uthoff.

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