20 Jan 2004

Iowa to Deliver Child-Support Payments Electronically

By Joe Collins
• The Iowa Department of Human Services has announced that child support payments will now be delivered electronically. In announcing the change, Director Kevin Concannon stated that electronic delivery eliminates the problem of lost and stolen checks, ends the annoyance of check-cashing fees, and ensures that custodial parents receive their money in a more timely fashion.
13 Jan 2004

Davenport Civil Rights Commission Launches New Initiative

By Joe Collins
• The Davenport Civil Rights Commission is conducting outreach programs at four local social-service agencies. The commission will be regularly visiting United Neighbors, the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI), the Chavez Center, and HELP Legal Assistance.
06 Jan 2004

Quad City International Airport Offers Free WiFi

By Joe Collins
• Beginning January 5, travelers at Moline's Quad City International Airport will be able to surf the Web while they wait for their flights under an alliance between the Metropolitan Airport Authority and Mediacom.
23 Dec 2003

Moline City Administrator Iman Keeps His Job Despite Controversy

By Joe Collins
• After the dust had settled, Moline City Administrator Dale Iman still had a job. Mayor Stan Leach cast the tie-breaking vote last week, breaking a 4-4 deadlock among aldermen considering Iman's employment. Aldermen Arcillia Dominguez, 1st Ward, Pat O'Brien, 2nd Ward, Dick Potter, 4th Ward, and Dorothy Armstrong, 7th Ward, voted against keeping Iman.
16 Dec 2003

Legislation Encourages Iowa Philanthropy and Community Development

By Joe Collins
• The recently passed, two-pronged "Endow Iowa" legislation, sponsored by the Iowa Council of Foundations, allows citizens to utilize philanthropy as a catalyst to build local endowments at community foundations and improve the quality of life in the community.
09 Dec 2003

River Music Experience Receives Federal Funding

By Joe Collins
• The federal 2004 Omnibus Appropriations bill contains $400,000 for Davenport's River Music Experience (RME). The museum, a center that combines interactive and interpretive exhibits that explore and celebrate the journey of American roots music through the Mississippi River basin and the world, is expected to open in June 2004.
02 Dec 2003

Scott County Updates Tobacco Policy

By Joe Collins
• The Scott County Board of Supervisors has revised its Tobacco-Free Workplace Policy. The policy applies to all employees, vendors, visitors, and citizens conducting business within county facilities or vehicles.
25 Nov 2003

Iowa College-Savings Plan Reaches Milestone

By Joe Collins
• Iowa State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald has announced that College Savings Iowa, the state's 529 plan, has reached $600 million in assets under management, an increase of nearly 30 percent from one year ago.
18 Nov 2003

Help Make Thanksgiving Better for Others

By Joe Collins
• Thanksgiving could use a little help this year. As of this writing, Bob Vogelbaugh, also known as "Mr. Thanksgiving," has less than $1,000 for an event that requires at least $8,000 and needs donations for the 33rd annual community Thanksgiving dinner.
11 Nov 2003

Is the Draft Coming Back?

By Joe Collins
• A notice on the Department of Defense Web site invites citizens over the age of 18 to volunteer for local draft boards, raising questions about a possible revival of conscription. The board members will decide who can be exempted if a draft is needed.

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