21 Oct 2020

Iowa Workforce Development Announces Amendment to Coronavirus Relief Fund Earn and Learn Grant Opportunity

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 21, 2020) — Iowa Workforce Development has amended the Coronavirus Relief Fund Earn and Learn Grant that was released on October 19, 2020, to expand applicant eligibility. In addition to current eligible applicants, high schools, and previous Coronavirus Relief Fund Employer Innovation Grant and Registered Apprenticeship Incentive Grant recipients may apply to receive add

20 Oct 2020

Upper Iowa University Announces August 2020 Graduates

By Mike Van Sickle

FAYETTE, IOWA (October 20, 2020) — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce its August 2020 graduates. The honored students included:

Port Byron, IL — Jaron Davis, Associate of Arts degree in General Business;

20 Oct 2020

Storm Lake Native and Buena Vista University Graduate Nate Bjorkgren New Head Coach of Indiana Pacers

By Tim Gallagher

 

Buena Vista University alum Nate Bjorkgren waves to the crowd prior to a Toronto Raptors game in 2019.

STORM LAKE, IOWA (October 20, 2020) — Buena Vista University graduate Nate Bjorkgren has been hired as head coach of the Indiana Pacers.

20 Oct 2020

Upper Iowa University Announces July 2020 Graduates

By Mike Van Sickle

<p>FAYETTE, IOWA (October 20, 2020) <a name="_Hlk51158668"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,serif">&mdash;</span></span></a> Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce its July 2020 graduates.

20 Oct 2020

Digital Skills for Everyday Tasks Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 20, 2020) — Learn how to manage work and life-tasks more effectively using Google Tools. Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda, or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity.

20 Oct 2020

Scarecrows and Jack-o-Lanterns Bring Fall Fun to Grounds of Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

 

20 Oct 2020

Iowa's Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.7 Percent in September

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 20, 2020) — Iowa’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.7 percent in September. This is a decline from August's rate of 6.0 percent. The US unemployment rate dropped to 7.9 percent in September.

20 Oct 2020

Isabel Bloom and Honor Tree Ornaments Available for Pre-Order Now

By Quad City Arts

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 20, 2020) — KWIK STAR FESTIVAL OF TREES “RE-IMAGINED” 21–29 November 2020

20 Oct 2020

City of Davenport Buildings Under Mask Requirement: Includes Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 20, 2020) — Due to an executive order by Mayor Mike Matson, effective today, masks will be required in all City buildings. This includes all Davenport Public Library Branches, masks will be available at the Welcome Desk upon arrival for free of charge to anyone who may need one.

20 Oct 2020

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Encourages Iowans to Wear Purple on Thursday for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 20, 2020) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is encouraging Iowans to help raise awareness about domestic violence by participating in ‘Purple Thursday’ on October 22. Purple Thursday is an annual event where people across the country wear purple in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence touches all types of communities across the state.

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