19 Aug 2020

Goodwill of the Heartland Offers Free Online ServSafe Food Handler Certification

By Mindy Kayser

IOWA CITY, IOWA (August 19, 2020) — Goodwill of the Heartland is offering people the opportunity to gain an industry-recognized credential and a competitive edge in the restaurant and food service industry with its free online ServSafe Food Handler Certification.

19 Aug 2020

Special Meeting of The Davenport Civil Rights Commission to Be Held 08/24

By Latrice L Lacey

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 19, 2020) — On August 24, 2020 at 6PM, the Davenport Civil Rights Commission will host a meeting on Zoom to discuss policing reforms in the City of Davenport.

19 Aug 2020

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Opposes Postal Service Changes, Encourages Iowans to Vote by Mail

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 19, 2020) ― Statement of Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller:

"As per my agreement with Governor Kim Reynolds, I requested to join a lawsuit challenging changes at the US Postal Service. The governor did not consent.

"I’m very concerned about service and policy changes at the Post Office. Reports from the American Postal Workers Union indicate that mail delivery in Iowa has been slowed by limits on staff overtime and removal of automatic sorting machines.

19 Aug 2020

Quad Cities Comic Book Convention

By Alan Morton

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 19, 2020) — The Quad Cities Comic Book Convention will be held on Saturday August 29, at a brand-new location: The Columbus Hall located at 1111 W 35th in Davenport.

It will be open to the public, 10AM-4PM and admission for the public is free.

18 Aug 2020

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Announces May 2020 Graduates

By Merit Pages

LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN (August 18, 2020) — The following area students completed degree requirements at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in May. The 110th-annual spring commencement was held virtually in May due to health and safety risks of COVID-19 and graduates will be invited back to participate in a future in-person ceremony.

17 Aug 2020

Simpson College Announces Dean's List for Spring 2020

By Cathy Cole

INDIANOLA, IOWA (August 17, 2020) — Simpson College (

17 Aug 2020

Simpson College Announces President's List for Spring 2020

By Cathy Cole

INDIANOLA, IOWA (August 17, 2020) — Simpson College (

17 Aug 2020

Davenport Public Library Launches Live, Online Tutoring for Patrons from Tutor.com

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 17, 2020) — Just in time for back-to-school-season, Davenport Public Library announces the launch of its new Tutor.com program. Tutor.com connects students at their time of need to one of over 3,000 highly-vetted expert tutors. With instant access to one-to-one homework help and tutoring, students can lower their anxiety and raise their confidence about their schoolwork.

17 Aug 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Formally Requests Expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 17, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds formally requested, on August 16, an expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa communities and counties that have been severely impacted by the devastating derecho storm that occurred on Monday, August 10, 2020.

17 Aug 2020

Monmouth College New Students Arrive on Campus "Nervous, but Excited" for Start of Fall Semester

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 17, 2020) — Shortly after 9AM, Saturday, August 15, not a parking place could be found along North Ninth Street as families arrived to move their sons and daughters into the residence halls on the east side of Monmouth College's campus.

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