30 Apr 2020

EPA Provides Grant Funding to Support Environmental Justice Communities Impacted by COVID-19

By US Environmental Protection Agency

DENVER, COLORADO (April 30, 2020) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working to improve the environment and public-health conditions of low-income and minority communities through our daily efforts to ensure all Americans have clean air, safe water, and access to information to make decisions to protect personal and public health.

30 Apr 2020

Davenport Public Library Presents Cat Castles

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — Build with the Davenport Public Library on Facebook Live at 2PM on Tuesday, May 5. Grab some cardboard boxes a few basic supplies and we'll teach you how to make the purrr-fect hideaway for your feline friends!

Materials Needed:

• Cardboard boxes (probably at least 2)

• Box cutter/cardboard scissors/scissors

• Duct tape, packing tape, or a hot glue gun

30 Apr 2020

Iowans Increase Gardening During Crisis — Like They Did in the Past

By Beth Cody

IOWA CITY, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — In these uncertain days of social-distancing and staying at home, Iowans are turning to their gardens in record numbers. Whether planting productive gardens for food security or planting flowers for beauty and solace (usually both), the numbers are up: Home-improvement centers across the nation and in Iowa have seen a jump in garden-product sales this spring, and local Master Gardener hotlines are fielding an increase in gardening questions.

30 Apr 2020

Davenport Public Library Welcomes Storytime Special Guest Scott VanDeWoestyne

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — The Library is so excited to have so many great friends in our community! Join Scott VanDeWoestyne, the Talent and Inclusion Administrator for the City Human Resources Department, on Wednesday, May 6, 10AM on Davenport Public Library’s Facebook Page where he will read some of his favorite books and while sharing the importance of showing kindness during this time.

30 Apr 2020

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Files Five Lawsuits Over "One Call" Utility-Violations

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has filed five lawsuits this week in Black Hawk, Cerro Gordo, Delaware, and Des Moines counties over alleged violations of the “Iowa One Call” law.

Two of the lawsuits were resolved with defendants paying a civil penalty. In four of the cases, the defendants were alleged to have damaged underground natural-gas or water lines.

30 Apr 2020

Iowa Workforce Development Reports Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed for Week of 19-25 April 2020

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — The number of initial claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, April 19, and Saturday, April 25, was 28,827. There were 27,115 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 1,712 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state. 

The number of continuing weekly unemployment claims was 170,990.

Unemployment insurance benefit payments totaled $51,408,623.02 for the same week. 

30 Apr 2020

Quad Cities Chamber Creates Toolkit to Help Businesses Reopen Safely

By Erin Platt

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 30, 2020) — On April 29, The Quad Cities Chamber unveiled a new toolkit that provides best practices and suggested considerations to help businesses prepare to reopen safely when Iowa and Illinois health officials give them the green light.

29 Apr 2020

Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation Announces Additional COVID-19 Response Grants For Community Health Centers

By Ann Appleseth

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 29, 2020) — Community health and dental centers across Iowa were each awarded $20,000 for a total of $360,000 in COVID-19 response-grants from Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation. Funds awarded will help preserve access to care within Iowa’s safety-net infrastructure during this challenging time for many Iowans.

29 Apr 2020

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Launches Statewide Poll Worker Recruitment for June Primary

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 29, 2020) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces a new statewide initiative to recruit poll workers for the June 2 primary. Normally, Iowa poll-workers tend to come from age-groups that are more vulnerable to COVID-19. This June, Sec Pate asks younger Iowans to step up and serve.

29 Apr 2020

Bedtime Stories with Nonna Angie Photographs Presented by Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 29, 2020) — The Davenport Public Library is happy to announce another addition to our virtual storytimes: Bedtime Stories with Nonna Angie!

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