Miona Morrell of Davenport, Iowa, a member of Canfield-Hughes Auxiliary #9128 participated in the 104th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary held July 22-26 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, La.

The convention marked the beginning of her 2017-2018 term as National Color Bearer #3.

The Davenport Public Library at Main (321 Main Street) will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018. In preparation, the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center has scoured our extensive city archives to put together a 2018 calendar that features unique historic photographs of Davenport. Proceeds will go towards the Special Collections Center and their services in the areas of genealogy and local history.

Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms and Moline Mayor Stephanie Acri will be speaking at the Rock Island County Republican Central Committee meeting on Thursday, August 10 at 6:00 pm at Republican Headquarters, 500 16th Street, Rock Island. The mayors will speaking about their first 90 days in office and will be available to answer questions.

SPRINGFIELD (July 28, 2017) – The Office of Gov. Bruce Rauner released the following statement today regarding the OEIG report on DCFS and former Director Sheldon: