16 May 2019

Facebook Isn't a "Monopoly" — Let's Not Make it Into One

By Thomas L Knapp

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, adding his voice to calls to "break up" the social media giant, calls it a "powerful monopoly, eclipsing all of its rivals and erasing competition." In recent years, we've seen similar claims, and heard demands for similar remedies, aimed at Google, Amazon, and other large companies.

16 May 2019

World War II Lecture Series: Invasion of Europe 75th Anniversary and The Battle of Normandy at Davenport Public Library

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 15, 2019) — Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of World War II by joining Kevin Braafladt, the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal, in exploring the history of the momentous invasion of Europe on Normandy Beach and the subsequent Battle of Normandy. One of the most widely-known battles from World War II, the battle at Normandy Beach required strategic planning and cooperation between the Allied forces.

15 May 2019

IPTV Presents Special June Programming

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 15, 2019) — Several special dramas, local programs, and musical performances will air on Iowa Public Television throughout June. During these specials, viewers will have opportunities to support the programming and services they enjoy all year long, and help make it possible for all Iowans to continue watching these programs. Special thank-you gifts, including tickets and exclusive items, will also be available. 

15 May 2019

Eighth Amendment Victory: Federal Court Bars Prison Officials From Subjecting Death Row Inmates to Harsh, Dehumanizing Conditions

By The Rutherford Institute

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA (May 15, 2019) — In a rebuke to the practice of subjecting prisoners to solitary confinement, a federal appeals court has held that a Virginia prison violated the Constitution’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment by confining death-row inmates to parking-space sized cells in virtual isolation.

14 May 2019

Flood Debris Clean Up-Unincorporated Scott County

By Brooke Barnes

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 14, 2019) — Scott County Secondary Roads and Scott County Conservation, in partnership with the Waste Commission of Scott County, will be assisting residents of unincorporated Scott County impacted by the recent Mississippi River and Wapsipinicon River flooding with flood debris collection. Collection will begin on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 and proceed through the county as outlined below.

Debris Collection — The following items will be collected:

14 May 2019

Drivers Beware: The Deadly Perils of Traffic Stops in the American Police State

By John W Whitehead

“The Fourth Amendment was designed to stand between us and arbitrary governmental authority. For all practical purposes, that shield has been shattered, leaving our liberty and personal integrity subject to the whim of every cop on the beat, trooper on the highway and jail official.

13 May 2019

Trump's "Trade War" is a War on You

By Thomas L Knapp

"It's not China that pays tariffs," Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace pointed out on May 12. "It's the American importers, the American companies that pay what, in effect, is a tax increase and oftentimes passes it on to US consumers."

"Fair enough," answered Larry Kudlow, head of US president Donald Trump's National Economic Council, before trying to explain that indisputable fact away.

13 May 2019

How-to Tech Series at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 13, 2019) — Join us for our new How-to Tech Series! Each Monday in June, 3-4PM, at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St), we will discuss a new app or website. Bring your device (or use our computers) and learn something new!

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

13 May 2019

Summer Storytimes at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 13, 2019) — Encourage the love of reading with storytimes from June through July with the Davenport Library. Come to one or several — all are welcome!

Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave)

Preschool Storytime — Weekly on Mondays at 3:30PM Once Upon a Wednesday — Weekly on Wednesdays at 6PM Storytime! — Weekly on Thursdays at 10AM

Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St)

12 May 2019

Summer Reading Blast Off: Space, Donuts, & More! at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2019) — Join us as we blast off into “A Universe of Stories” for the 2019 Summer Reading Program! Kick off the fun on Friday, June 7, at 7PM at our Eastern Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern Ave) to check out the Mississippi Bend AEA’s Star Lab, study the skies with the Popular Astronomy Club, enjoy space crafts and activities, and more! The library will be open late for this special after-hours event.

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