14 Jun 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces $100M Investment in School Safety

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 14, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced $100 million in school safety funding to support Iowa’s 327 public school districts and 183 non-public and independent schools during a press conference with the Department of Public Safety, Department of Education and Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

13 Jun 2022

Iowa Workforce Development to Host Event at Camp Dodge Honoring Iowa’s Women Veterans

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 13, 2022) — Iowa Workforce Development and partner organizations will host "Honoring Women Veterans, Past and Present" at Camp Dodge Pool Pavilion, 7105 NW 70th Ave, Johnston, Iowa, 50131, to highlight the contributions of Iowa’s Women Veterans.

10 Jun 2022

WQPT Welcomes New Educational Outreach Director

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 10, 2022) — WQPT is excited to welcome Melissa Gravert to fill vital educational outreach position. Melissa will oversee outreach initiative and activities, Summer of Possibilities library visits, First book Club, Ambassador program, and community outreach.

09 Jun 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs HF2340 into Law

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 9, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bill into law:

08 Jun 2022

Iowa PBS Offers Live Coverage of "Yankee Doodle Pops"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (June 8, 2022) — The Des Moines Symphony's 28th Annual Yankee Doodle Pops returns to the Iowa State Capitol in a statewide broadcast for all Iowans to enjoy. Iowa PBS will provide live coverage of the popular and patriotic performance this July. The Des Moines Symphony's Yankee Doodle Pops will air live on Friday, July 1, 8:30PM, with an encore presentation on Sunday, July 3, 1PM.

08 Jun 2022

Studio 321 Open Hours

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 8, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library is excited to announce open hours for the new makerspace on Tuesday, June 14, Main, 3-5PM.

Did you know the Library has a Makerspace? Drop in to our Open Hours the second and fourth Tuesdays in June, July, and August at Main, 3-5PM, to learn more about what we have to offer. Come use our sewing machines, Cricut, learn to make buttons, and more.

Second and Fourth Tuesdays:

08 Jun 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs SF2374 Into Law

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 8, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bill into law:

07 Jun 2022

Snakes in the Library!

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 7, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library will host Nahant Marsh for a presentation on snakes on June 13, Fairmount, 10AM.

Many people have a fear of snakes. Learning about how snakes live can help people feel more comfortable with these scaly creatures. Staff from the Nahant Marsh Education Center will bring live snakes and participants will learn about their adaptations, diets, and habitats. This program is suitable for all ages.

06 Jun 2022

Clock Inc Presentation Coming Soon

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 6, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library will be welcoming the founder of Clock, Inc. for a presentation on Thursday, June 9, Main, 6:30PM.

03 Jun 2022

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Program Coming to the Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 3, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library will host presenters from the Alzheimer’s Association on June 8, Fairmount Virtual, 4PM.

Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available for some symptoms, and Alzheimer's Association resources. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association.

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