21 Aug 2020

Iowa Workforce Development Reports Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed for Week of 9-15 August 2020

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 21, 2020) — The number of initial claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, August 9, and Saturday, August 15, was 6,544. There were 5,828 initial claims by individuals who work and live in Iowa, and 716 claims by individuals who work in Iowa and live in another state. The number of continuing weekly unemployment claims for August 9-15 was 83,610, a decrease of 8,490 from the previous week. 

21 Aug 2020

Monmouth College's 2020-21 Exhibits Open with Works by Art Professor Stephanie Baugh

By Duane Bonifer

 

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2020) — Monmouth College's first art exhibit of the academic year is now on display in the Len G Everett Gallery in Hewes Library.

21 Aug 2020

West Music Launches Virtual Music Programming for Those Isolated Due to COVID-19

By Claire McGranahan

CORALVILLE, IOWA (August 21, 2020) — West Music–Music Therapy Services has just launched their newest program, Musical Connections.

21 Aug 2020

Monmouth College's Spanish Film Club Series Goes Online, Returns 08/26 with Cuban Film

By Duane Bonifer

 

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (August 21, 2020) — Viewers can enjoy a Monmouth College film series this fall from the comfort and safety of their own homes. That's because the Spanish Film Club series is moving online.

19 Aug 2020

WQPT Offers a Special On-Line Screening of “The Gene: An Intimate History”

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 19, 2020) — WQPT is holding a special screening of Ken Burns Presents: The Gene: An Intimate History. followed by a 45-minute talk with "Charles Darwin" (actor Brian "Fox" Ellis, storyteller and science teacher). Immediately following, "Darwin" will answer questions from the audience.

19 Aug 2020

Iowans Affected by Derecho Can Contact Iowa Concern Hotline

By Teresa Zilk

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 18, 2020) — COVID Recovery Iowa is responding

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.

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