DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 29, 2020) The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Bookstore at our Fairmount branch (3000 N Fairmount St) has extended their back to school special offering buy one, get one free on all children's titles. Stop in any time during Bookstore business hours and take advantage of this great opportunity.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 29, 2020) Governor Kim Reynolds has announced two new Registered Apprenticeship grant opportunities totaling 

PELLA, IOWA (September 28, 2020) Central College announced its Homecoming court and royalty winners Friday, September 25. Blaine Hawkins, Daria Parchert, Paige Roehlk and Katie Banowetz were selected to the Homecoming court. Joseph Pepe and Kennedy Morris were crowned Homecoming royalty.

Daria Parchert of Illinois City (61259)

Paige Roehlk of Davenport (52806)

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 28, 2020) — Five Upper Iowa University (UIU) graduates were recognized Monday (today) as part of UIU's virtual Peacock Strong homecoming celebration through October 3. The alumni were recognized for their professional accomplishments as an emerging alumni, or through service to the University, community, or country.

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (September 28, 2020) Iowa voters have a one-stop shop to compare their views on science, the environment, climate change, energy, and mental health with those of candidates in the November 3 election.

WASHINGTON DC (September 28, 2020) At a recent virtual awards ceremony hosted by America’s Service Commissions (ASC), it was announced that Representative Dave Loebsack was named a 2020 Friend of America’s Service Commissions.

WAVERLY, IOWA (September 28, 2020) Fifty-four Wartburg College students were accepted into the college's Teacher Education Program.

Among those accepted were:

Grace Coffman, of Eldridge

Phillip Field, of Eldridge

Students must demonstrate effective reflective components in teaching and complete several other requirements to be considered for the program.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 28, 2020) — The East Moline Community Fund Committee has approved $12,850 in funding for 14 area non-profit organizations.

“With many non-profits seeing an increased demand for their services, the committee focused on helping organizations providing vital resources to area residents,”  commented Chair Connie Dowsett.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 26, 2020) — Gena Schantz, a scholar with extensive knowledge about George Davenport, his family, his home, and the role he played in the development of the Quad Cities, will present on the early fur trade in this region. This program will be offered virtually on Thursday, October 1, 6:30PM.

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 26, 2020) Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency.

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