22 Apr 2020

Ombudsman Urges Vigilance in Reporting Child Abuse

By Stephani Nagle

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 22, 2020) — Ombudsman Kristie Hirschman is calling upon the public to stay on guard against child abuse, citing numbers from the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) that abuse allegations have fallen sharply since the COVID-19 pandemic prompted leaders to close schools.

20 Apr 2020

Celebrating National Library Week from a Social Distance: Find the Library at YOUR Place This Week

By Angela Campbell

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 20, 2020) — Although more than 60 years have passed since the first National Library Week celebration, the original goals of celebrating libraries, promoting reading for leisure, improving incomes and health, and developing strong and happy family life, are still relevant today.

06 Apr 2020

Holiday Closing — Good Friday

By Samantha Torres

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 6, 2020) — Due to COVID-19 the following locations are not accessible to the public:

All City of Davenport offices and The Public Works Center.

Police Department front desk and records office.

Main, Fairmount, and Eastern Library branches.

Parks and Recreation administrative offices.

River’s Edge, Roosevelt Community Center, and Junior Theatre.

Vander Veer Conservatory.

25 Mar 2020

Additional Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Scott County Residents

By Brooke Barnes

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 25, 2020) — Two additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been confirmed in Scott County residents. Both are middle aged adults (41-60 years of age) who are currently hospitalized.

13 Mar 2020

Quad Cities COVID-19 Update

By Brooke Barnes

PRESS RELEASE (March 13, 2020) — Due to a global increase in COVID-19, a coalition of Quad Cities area health, business, government, and emergency-management officials have united to assess our regional situation and provide recommendations on how to minimize the risk for community spread. We understand this is an evolving situation and there are concerns in the community. We want to address your concerns with factual information.

24 Feb 2020

Leap into Flood Preparation Event

By Brian P Payne

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 21, 2020) — The Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is partnering with the City of Buffalo and the City of Davenport to host a Leap into Flood Preparation event for property owners typically impacted by flooding in Scott County and surrounding areas in Iowa and Illinois.

10 Feb 2020

Holiday Closing — President’s Day

By Samantha Torres

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 10, 2020) — City of Davenport will observe President’s Day as a holiday on Monday, February 17, 2020.

All City of Davenport offices and the Public Works Center will be closed.

Police Department front desk and records office will be closed.

Library Main, Fairmount and Eastern branches will be closed.

River’s Edge facility will be open.

Vander Veer Conservatory will be closed.

15 Jan 2020

Holiday Closing — Dr Martin Luther King Jr Birthday

By Samantha Torres

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 14, 2020) — The City of Davenport will observe the birthday of Dr Martin Luther King Jr as a holiday on Monday, January 20, 2020.

All City of Davenport & Public Works offices will be closed.

Parks and Recreation administrative offices will be closed.

Police Department front desk and records office will be closed.

Library Main, Fairmount, and Eastern branches will be closed.

River’s Edge facility will be open.

06 Jan 2020

Enter Rock Island Public Library Winter Reading Challenge, Win Rewards

By Rock Island Public Library

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 6, 2020) — Your winter reading can earn rewards for you when you enter the Rock Island Public Library Winter Reading Challenge.

05 Jan 2020

Library2Go Rolls Into Service 01/06

By Rock Island Public Library

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 4, 2020) — Our new Library2Go Mobile Library vehicle starts a regular route schedule Monday, January 6, 2020.

You're invited to join us at the official ribbon cutting:

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

2:30PM remarks and ribbon cutting

Across from Earl Hanson Elementary School

(Mobile Library parked from 2:30-4PM)

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