14 Sep 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Praises Trump Administration Decision to Deny Small-Refinery Gap-Year Exemptions

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 14, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) denied small-refinery gap-year exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard, adhering to the President’s commitment of 15 billion gallons of blended biofuels for the nation’s fuel supply per year:

14 Sep 2020

Iowa PBS to Host "Iowa Press Debates: US Senate"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 14, 2020) — Iowa PBS will hold an Iowa Press debate for the US Senate race on Monday, September 28, at Iowa PBS studios in Johnston. The hour-long debate will begin at 7PM.

14 Sep 2020

The Moline Foundation Fall Grant Deadline Approaching

By Claudia J Meenan

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 14, 2020) — The Fall Grant Deadline of Friday, September 25 is quickly approaching. Please contact us with any questions.

14 Sep 2020

The Show Will Go On: Monmouth College's Fusionfest VII to Be Held Outside September 19

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 14, 2020) — During any academic year, Monmouth College's FusionFest event represents a way for students to return to their roots in theatre. During an academic year with a pandemic, a return to roots is even more the case.

14 Sep 2020

Q2030 Partners Seek Input on Childcare Plans for Working Parents

By Erin Platt

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 14, 2020) — As districts implement their return-to-learn plans, The Quad Cities Chamber, United Way Quad Cities, and other Q2030 partners are seeking to assess how parents/guardians are handling childcare via an online survey.

14 Sep 2020

Chelsey Thomsen of Bettendorf, Iowa, Receives Degree from Adams State University

By Linda Relyea

ALAMOSA, COLORADO (September 14, 2020) — Chelsey Thomsen from Bettendorf graduated from Adams State University, Alamosa, Colorado, during the Spring 2020 Virtual Commencement Ceremony, on June 6. Thomsen received a MA:Counseling-School Counseling. Adams State awarded 355 undergraduate degrees.

11 Sep 2020

Central College Welcomes New Students

By Jeff Bersch

PELLA, IOWA (September 11, 2020) — Welcome to Central College! You are now Forever Dutch!

Central is pleased to welcome the newest members of our community, including first-year and transfer students, for the Fall 2020 semester.

Those from your area are:

Dustin Harris, Class of 2022, from Bettendorf (52722)

Mitchel Benhart, Class of 2024, from Geneseo (61254)

11 Sep 2020

FEMA Makes Assistance Available to Public Entities in Seven Additional Counties and the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 11, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds yesterday received word that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made assistance available to public entities and non-profits in seven additional counties as well as the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa that were impacted by the August 10 derecho.

11 Sep 2020

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Partners with College Football Coaches on #BeAVoter Initiative

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 11, 2020) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces a new partnership with the college football coaches from the University of Iowa, Iowa State, Northern Iowa, and Drake to promote voter-registration and -participation ahead of the 2020 general election. The four head coaches will appear in radio, social media, and digital ads, encouraging Iowans to #BeAVoter.

11 Sep 2020

United Way Quad Cities Announces $2.3 Million in Grants to 37 Local Non-Profits

By Kevin Smith

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 11, 2020) — United Way Quad Cities announced on September 10 that it has issued $2.3 million in grants to 37 local agencies focused on ensuring all Quad Citizens, regardless of race or ZIP code, have the opportunity and access to achieve their full potential. 

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