DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2022) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller called on legislators to pass bills to prevent fentanyl-related deaths.

“We know that many of the overdose deaths are accidental, often because people are unaware they’ve ingested a dose of fentanyl,” AG Miller said. “We have tools available that could reduce these deaths, but we must first change Iowa’s laws.”

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) have announced $4.65 million in grant funding for the following three projects through Destination Iowa. The $100 million program, announced in April, invests in transformational attractions that will bolster the quality of life in Iowa communities, enhance tourism and attract new residents.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2022) — The Iowa Restaurant Association is seeking nominations for the state's top hospitality honors. The annual Celebrating Excellence Awards recognizes the Restauranteur, Chef, Employee, and Philanthropist of the year, along with awards for diversity, sustainability, and pursuit of the American Dream. The public is encouraged to nominate their favorites.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 19, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library will be hosting a program about our beautiful and historic downtown Thursday, July 28, Main, 5PM. 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 18, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library will be providing a tree identification program on Tuesday, July 26, Fairmount, 2PM.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 14, 2022) — Join the Library in celebrating your love for Anime on Mondays in July at 6PM, Eastern.

Teens (ages 11-19) are invited to the Eastern Ave Library on Mondays in July to drink Boba Tea, make some paper crafts, play some video games, and debate the best and worst anime characters of all time. Registration required.

This program is hosted indoors and is subject to COVID-19 safety-protocol updates. Check back here or our Facebook page for updates.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 12, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has joined with state health and safety officials to warn Iowans about the growing threat of illicit fentanyl and counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 11, 2022) — If you want to be part of the popular ancestry search trend, you may not need to look any further than the Library. The Davenport Public Library is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, which means it has access to more genealogy resources to help you make more family discoveries. FamilySearch is a world leader in family history.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 6, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a 

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 6, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Robert Tiefenthaler as a district court judge in Judicial Election District 3B.

Tiefenthaler, of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, currently practices law as a sole practitioner in Sioux City. Tiefenthaler received his undergraduate degree from the University of South Dakota and his law degree from the University of South Dakota Law School.

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