25 Nov 2024

BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters™ Holiday Hope Event

By Brittany Schlacter

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 25, 2024) — BISSELL Pet Foundation is bringing hope to homeless pets this holiday season with its Empty the Shelters™ — Holiday Hope reduced-fee adoption event December 1–17, 2024, at more than 400

25 Nov 2024

Three Rare Species Found at Amôwa Forest Preserve

By Olivia Martinez

Protandrena bancrofti

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 25, 2024) — The recent Bi-State Conservation Action Network BioBlitz event hosted at the Amôwa Forest Preserve in East Moline uncovered three rare species flourishing within its ecosystems: A rare bee species called Protandrena bancrofti, the Three-Birds Orchid and False Mermaid Weed.

25 Nov 2024

Iowa Pork Celebrates High School Football's Unsung Heroes with Hog Awards

By Kevin Hall

CLIVE, IOWA (November 25, 2024) — The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) honored seven stand-out high school football players during the state championships for their invaluable yet often overlooked contributions. The prestigious Hog of the Game Award recognizes the top offensive lineman in each of the seven state championship games.

This year marks the sixth anniversary of the HOG Award, with the following players earning the 2024 honors:

25 Nov 2024

Autistic and Loved Launch Party December 4

By Keara Puetz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 20, 2024) — Join us December 4, 9AM-5PM, for a night of fun at our Grand Opening Event! Autistic and Loved, located at 3811 Harrison St, Suite 200, Davenport, is opening a Sensory Gym for children with autism and their families. This gym will serve as a place for children with sensory needs to have a place to play, be safe, and be themselves.

25 Nov 2024

Bally’s Quad Cities Provides Thanksgiving Meal Boxes to Families in Need

By Diane Spiers

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 25, 2024) — Bally’s Quad Cities Casino and Hotel was thrilled to announce our recent initiative to give back to our community by donating 25 Thanksgiving Meal boxes containing turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, rolls, and pie to Project Now Inc and Rock Island County Senior Center so that families in need could enjoy a traditional holiday meal without any worries.

24 Nov 2024

Micky's Irish Pub Coming to Downtown Davenport, Iowa

By David Stein
Micky's Irish Pub Founded 1980 at 11 S Dubuque Street in Downtown Iowa City, Iowa

DAVENPORT, IOWA | NOVEMBER 24, 2024 – Micky's Irish Pub, the iconic eatery and pub for generations of University of Iowa students, and Iowa Citians, founded in 1980 in downtown Iowa City, is opening its third location in Davenport. The second Micky's location was opened in North Liberty, Iowa in 2022. The new Micky's Irish Pub will be transforming what is now Ruby's Beers, Bikes & Brats in Downtown Davenport. The location at 429 E 3rd Street also houses Lopiez Pizza next door, and boasts an outdoor river view patio amidst a regulation pickle ball and sand volley ball court. The new third Micky's is targeting mid January 2025 for its invitation-only soft opening, and public grand opening events.

22 Nov 2024

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Calls on Biden-Harris Administration to Drop Last-Ditch Effort to Push Woke Agenda Out the Door

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 22, 2024) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has announced she is calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to end his last-ditch effort to push the Biden-Harris Administration’s woke agenda through the door before President Biden leaves office.

22 Nov 2024

Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa (EDCI) Launches the “Foundations of Eating Disorder Treatment Virtual Courses”

By Suzanne Hull

PLEASANT HILL, IOWA (November 22, 2024) — The Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa (EDCI) is proud to announce the launch of a virtual course library designed to provide medical professionals, dietitians, and mental-health providers with specialized training to increase identification of disordered-eating concerns and strengthen proficiency in treating eating disorders.

22 Nov 2024

Local Students Among Central College Music Ensemble Participanta

By Jeanette Budding

PELLA, IOWA (November 22, 2024) — Central College welcomes students to music ensembles.

Anna L Dennis of Davenport (52802) Class of 2027, is a Central College A Capella choir member, singing in the alto section. Dennis is also participating in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble at Central College, playing the percussion.

Aiden M Doe of Bettendorf (52722) Class of 2025, is a Central College A Capella choir member, singing in the bass section.

22 Nov 2024

Rep Gary Mohr Again Named Chair of House Appropriations Committee; Rep. Mike Vondran New Chair of House Public Safety Committee

By Melissa Saitz

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 22, 2024) — Speaker of the Iowa House Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) announced Representative Gary Mohr (R-Bettendorf) will continue to serve as the Chair of the Iowa House Appropriations Committee for the 91st General Assembly.

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