08 Feb 2022

Swearing-in Promotional Ceremony at Sheriff's Office Headquarters, Eldridge, Iowa

By Thomas Leonard

ELDRIDGE, IOWA (February 8, 2022) — On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 0900 hours, the Scott County Sheriff's Office will hold a Swearing-in Ceremony at the Sheriff's Office Headquarters at 3206 South 16th Avenue in Eldridge. Paul Pridemore been hired as the newest deputy sheriff for Scott County and Jim Morrissey and Bruce Wold will be sworn in as the newest reserves.

26 Jan 2022

Quad Cities Chamber Joins Illinois "All In" Initiative

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 26, 2022) — The Quad Cities Chamber joins nearly fifty chambers across the state in urging the Illinois Legislature to provide additional economic and regulatory relief for businesses through a coalition called Chambers All In for Economic Recovery.

14 Jan 2022

Scott County Legislative Forum Planned for January 15

By Maggie Tinsman

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 14, 2022) — Come meet your Legislators as a group of six local nonprofit organizations will be hosting a series of four Scott County Legislative Forums in 2022. The first Forum will convene tomorrow Saturday, January 15, at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Drive in Bettendorf. Please see below Zoom information for those unable to attend in person.

29 Dec 2021

Ombudsman Releases FY2021 Annual Report; Citizen Complaints, Information Requests Top 6K

By Bert Dalmer

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 29, 2021) — Citizen complaints and information requests to Iowa’s good-government watchdog increased for the seventh straight year in fiscal year 2021, topping the 6,000 mark for the first time in the office’s history.

10 Nov 2021

Family, Community Members Petition for Safety Fence at Moline Park

By Katherine Bauer

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 10, 2021) — People living in our neighborhood are calling on the Moline Park Board to put children’s safety first.

01 Nov 2021

Eviction Diversion Meeting for Tenants This Week

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2021) — Project NOW has partnered with the 14th Judicial Circuit in Rock Island County, the Rock Island County Bar Association, Prairie State Legal Services Inc, and the Salvation Army to develop an Eviction Diversion Program (EDP). The goal of the program is to keep tenants housed while ensuring that small-business owners are reimbursed back-rent.

20 Sep 2021

Geneseo Chamber of Commerce Announces 2021 State Street Market

By Zack Sullivan

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (September 20, 2021) — The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you into town on October 2 for State Street Market Geneseo. A day of shopping, food, live music, libations, and more! A curated list of over 60 vendors and mobile boutiques will be set up down historic State Street from 10AM-4PM. Shop vintage, handmade, and handpicked goods from all over the Midwest region.

17 Sep 2021

Public Invited to Participate in Public Input Meeting for I-74 Development Opportunities in Downtown Moline

By Liz Nolte

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 17, 2021) — Renew Moline and the City of Moline invite the public to provide input about the future of the I-74 Corridor downtown Moline through participation in one of two in-person and virtual meetings as well as an online opinion survey.

14 Sep 2021

Appeal to Rock Island County Waste Management Agency to Keep Drop-Off Sites

By Lori O’Dell McCollum

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 14, 2021) — Progressive Action for the Common Good (PACG) announces a call to action in response to the closure of recycling drop-off centers. Please join PACG representatives in attending the Rock Island County Waste Management Agency (RICWMA) Board meeting on Tuesday, September 21, 1PM, at the Rock Island County Office Building at 1504 3rd Avenue, Room 302, Rock Island, Illinois 61201.

14 Jul 2021

Niabi Zoo Continues an Exciting Season with Lots of New Additions

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS. (July 14, 2021) — “The Niabi Zoo is coming back strong from difficult pandemic period,” said Director Lee Jackson, “With exciting new exhibits and amazing new animals, now is the perfect time to come out and explore the zoo and rediscover what Niabi has to offer!

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