30 Sep 2020

Iowa Budget Closes with Full Cash Reserves, Surplus of $305M

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 30, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that the State of Iowa will end Fiscal Year 2020 with a balance of $305.5 million in its General Fund.

29 Sep 2020

Families are Invited to “Paint the Lot” at the Family Museum

By Sara Hodgini

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 29, 2020) — Families of all artistic abilities are invited to “Paint the Lot” at the Family Museum on Saturday, October 3. The event will run 7:30AM–3:30PM. Cost is $50 per parking spot and participants must be registered prior to event. All proceeds will go to the Family Museum Foundation.

29 Sep 2020

2021 Grantees Will Be Revealed at The Iowa Women's Foundation Annual Luncheon

By Iowa Women's Foundation

CORALVILLE, IOWA (September 29, 2020) — The Iowa Women's Foundation (IWF) Annual luncheon is happening next week on Friday, October 9.

29 Sep 2020

Quad Cities Chamber Opposes Increased Income-Tax Changes in Illinois

By Erin Platt

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 29, 2020) — The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce joined other business groups in opposition to the proposed State of Illinois Constitutional amendment raising personal and corporate income-tax rates from a flat rate to a graduated rate. The amendment is on the ballot for the upcoming November 3 election. 

29 Sep 2020

Third Thursday at Hoover's: Heroism and Humanity Behind German Lines Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 29, 2020) — The Davenport Public Library is pleased to partner with the Hoover Museum and Presidential Library for this live webinar! This event is part of the Third Thursdays at Hoover's Presidential Library and Museum series.

29 Sep 2020

Attorneys-General, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Announce Nationwide Crackdown on Abusive Debt-Collection

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 29, 2020) — Nobody likes getting debt collection calls. But have you ever gotten one for a debt you already paid — or you know isn’t yours? Or have you been threatened and harassed by a debt collector until you paid up? If so, we want you to know how to protect yourself.

29 Sep 2020

The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Announce Buy One Get One Free Children’s Book Sale

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 29, 2020) The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Bookstore at our Fairmount branch (3000 N Fairmount St) has extended their back to school special offering buy one, get one free on all children's titles. Stop in any time during Bookstore business hours and take advantage of this great opportunity.

29 Sep 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Coronavirus Relief Fund Registered Apprenticeship Expansion Grant Opportunities

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 29, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced two new Registered Apprenticeship grant opportunities totaling 

28 Sep 2020

Paige Roehlk of Davenport, Iowa, Selected to Central College's Homecoming Court

By Jeff Bersch

PELLA, IOWA (September 28, 2020) — Central College announced its Homecoming court and royalty winners Friday, September 25. Blaine Hawkins, Daria Parchert, Paige Roehlk and Katie Banowetz were selected to the Homecoming court. Joseph Pepe and Kennedy Morris were crowned Homecoming royalty.

Daria Parchert of Illinois City (61259)

Paige Roehlk of Davenport (52806)

28 Sep 2020

Upper Iowa University Recognizes Five Alumni during Virtual Homecoming

By Karl Easttorp

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 28, 2020) — Five Upper Iowa University (UIU) graduates were recognized Monday (today) as part of UIU's virtual Peacock Strong homecoming celebration through October 3. The alumni were recognized for their professional accomplishments as an emerging alumni, or through service to the University, community, or country.

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