04 Apr 2017

2017 National Mayor’s Challenge Stops in Davenport Thursday April 6th

By Jonathan Abramson

April 6th Davenport

Meeting with Mayor Frank Klipsch
Nicole Gleason, Public Works Director
School: Fillmore Elementary, 10:30am
9 am at City Hall

National CAMPAIGN INFORMATION AND DETAILS

04 Apr 2017

Branstad, Reynolds highlight importance of severe weather preparedness

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Today, Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds highlighted the importance of preparing for Iowa’s severe weather season.  The Governor and Lt. Governor were joined by Mark Schouten, Director of the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD).

03 Apr 2017

Finding Answers Now for Unexpected Events

By Becky L. King

Unexpected events, such as natural disasters or economic downturns impact margins, but also have an impact far beyond the farm. There is a human side to the economic stress. As Iowans deal with disruptions to their families and communities, these resources provide information to help you cope with those concerns.

UPDATED - Flooding resources

Hotlines

Iowa Concern - 1-800- 447-1985

29 Mar 2017

Students Volunteer for Living Lands & Waters’ MillionTrees Project

By Crystal J. Milburn

North Scott 7th graders (240 students) are wrapping trees harvested by North Scott 8th graders last week at LL&W’s tree nursery in Davenport, IA. The 7th graders will be joined by many other volunteers over the course of the week to help LL&W prepare 110,000 trees for distribution this April across 16 states.  

28 Mar 2017

Gov. Terry Branstad proclaims April as Invasive Species Awareness Month

By Jackie Wedeking

Invasive species destroy native trees and disrupt natural habitat

DES MOINES, Iowa (March 28) - With the spread of invasive species, such as emerald ash borer and oriental bittersweet, Iowa's forest ecosystems are threatened, and Gov. Terry Branstad will sign a proclamation announcing the month of April as Invasive Species Awareness Month.

The Governor will sign the proclamation in his office on Wed., March 29 at 10 a.m.

27 Mar 2017

Gov. Branstad designates March 27-31 as Severe Weather Awareness Week

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Governor Terry E. Branstad has proclaimed March 27-31, 2017, as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa.

The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD) the National Weather Service (NWS) and local emergency management agencies have again joined together to promote severe weather awareness and family preparedness.

27 Mar 2017

Spring has Sprung at the Quad City Botanical Center

By Ryan Wille

Spring has arrived at the Quad City Botanical Center! Throughout the month of April, the QCBC will be hosting a variety of spring related events and activities for the whole community to enjoy. We start off Spring with our April Showers and April Flowers Sunday Family Funday on April 2nd.

24 Mar 2017

Scott County Master Gardener Spring Garden Seminar 2017

By Becky L. King

Iowa State Scott County Extension Master Gardeners announce their spring educational series designed for gardeners of all experience levels. All classes are open to the public.

  • Tree and Shrub Pruning, Tuesday, March 28, 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Cyclone Room, Scott County Extension Office, 875 Tanglefoot Lane in Bettendorf, Iowa

20 Mar 2017

“Greenhouse effect” lights up the Hilltop

By Scott Tunnicliff

Greenhouse will be cornerstone for “Urban Gardening” initiative

On Saturday morning there was a new building put up at the First Baptist Church, 1401 Perry Street in Davenport. A greenhouse graces its grounds as part of an initiative between the PUNCH group, the US Department of Agriculture and the National Baptist Conference.

20 Mar 2017

Help prevent fires! Keep lithium & rechargeable batteries out of your garbage and recycling carts

By Brandy Walvaert

DAVENPORT—You can help prevent fires at solid waste facilities. Keep lithium and rechargeable batteries out of your garbage and recycling carts, and drop them off for proper disposal, instead.

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