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.

14 Mar 2017

Midwestern States Receive $85,000 from ASPCA to Help Animals During Disasters

By Kelly Krause

Grants will fund animal rescue trailers, equipment and training for disaster-prone communities

13 Mar 2017

Branstad, Reynolds, Northey Announce 12 Urban Water Quality Demonstration Projects Selected to Receive Funding

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Projects join 45 demonstrations, including 22 urban projects, already in place

08 Mar 2017

Governor Branstad issues disaster proclamation for Appanoose, Muscatine, Scott and Wayne counties

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for Appanoose, Muscatine, Scott, and Wayne counties in response to the March 6 severe weather.

01 Mar 2017

Flood control; Cedar Rapids mayor highlights need for common sense in federal formulas, Grassley praises testimony

By Grassley Press

Sen.

01 Mar 2017

Governor Rauner Urges People to Stay Alert to Continuing Severe Weather Threat; Activates State Emergency Operations Center in Springfield

By Allie Bovis

People Should Have Multiple Ways to Receive Tornado Warnings

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