22 Sep 2020

Iowa PBS Foundation Board Names Rob Hilbert Its New President

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 22, 2020) — The Iowa PBS Foundation Board of Directors has announced that following an extensive national search the board voted to accept the Executive Transition Committee recommendation to promote from within for their next president.

22 Sep 2020

Local Students Join Central College's A Cappella Choir

By Jeff Bersch

PELLA, IOWA (September 22, 2020) — There are 63 students who are members of the A Cappella Choir at Central College for the 2020-21 academic year. The A Cappella Choir started at Central in 1932 and is the oldest continuing music ensemble on campus.

Those from your area are:

Katherine Hurlbut of Muscatine (52761)

Elizabeth Hurlbut of Muscatine (52761)

22 Sep 2020

Rock Island County Health Department Offering Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinic September 30

By Janet Hill

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2020)— The Rock Island County Health Department (RICHD) will hold a socially distanced drive-through flu vaccination clinic, 9AM-3PM, September 30, at the Greater Quad City Auto Auction, 4015 78th Ave, Milan. The event is open to anyone.

18 Sep 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs New Proclamation Continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 18, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency for another 30 days.

18 Sep 2020

Davenport Public Library’s OWL New WiFi Schedule

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 18, 2020) — Are you struggling to check emails and help your children with homework? The Library is here to help! You may have seen a large Sprinter van in your neighborhood with a giant owl on it — it’s a Library van and it offers free WiFi!

18 Sep 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Q&A: Good News for Biofuels

By Grassley Press

Q: What action did the Trump administration take to boost biofuels?

A: Federal law requires the US fuel supply to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel, which helps petroleum fuels burn more cleanly and replaces a petroleum-based substance that was used for that purpose but was found to cause cancer.

18 Sep 2020

Davenport Public Library Announces Extended Hours

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 18, 2020) — Beginning Monday, September 21, 2020, the three Davenport Public Library branches will be extending their open hours.

Main St Branch (321 Main St)

Monday 9AM–8PM

Tuesday 9AM–8PM

Wednesday 9AM–8PM

Thursday 9AM–8PM

Friday 9AM–5:30PM

Saturday 9AM–5:30PM

Sunday  Closed

18 Sep 2020

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Partners with US Homeland Security to Provide Election-Readiness Exercises for Counties

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 18, 2020) — Secretary of State Paul Pate has partnered with the US Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to conduct election preparedness exercises for Iowa counties on Thursday.

18 Sep 2020

Create a Résumé with Google Docs Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 18, 2020) — Create a résumé that will attract hiring managers' attention and set you up for an interview. In this virtual workshop, you will begin a résumé in a digital document; list your work, volunteer, and educational experience; and polish your résumé with editing and formatting tips using Google Docs.

18 Sep 2020

Mya Ribbink of Muscatine, Iowa, Earns Honors Recognition at Iowa Wesleyan University Online

By Merit Pages

MOUNT PLEASANT, IOWA (September 18, 2020) — Iowa Wesleyan University's online program celebrates the academic success of Mya Ribbink from Muscatine for completing 12 semester hours of online coursework and maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or better in the academic year of 2019-20!

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