21 May 2019

New College Graduate Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize

By Sam Martin

CLIVE, IOWA (May 21, 2019) — A Davenport man closed out his college career by winning a $50,000 lottery prize.

“I actually bought the ticket on the day of my graduation,” Jonathan Labrador, 22, told officials on Monday as he claimed his “Frogger Level II” prize at the lottery’s regional office in Cedar Rapids. “It’s just unbelievable. There are no words to describe. It’s just like going on a rollercoaster in five seconds.”

20 May 2019

"Border to Border" Campaign Kicks Off, Heightened Enforcement through Memorial Day

By Guy Tridgell

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2019) — The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and more than 200 law-enforcement agencies across the state are joining the national “Border to Border” campaign by increasing seat-belt patrols and enforcement-zones today through Memorial Day. Events will be taking place throughout the state and throughout the country simultaneously. Campaign details and statistics on effort, seat belt use will be presented and shared.

 

20 May 2019

Announcing the 7th Annual Iowa Women's Landowner Conference

By Jennifer Ness

WILLIAMSBURG, IOWA (May 20, 2019) — The Seventh Annual Iowa Women's Landowner Conference will be held on June 20, 2019, in Brooklyn, Iowa. This conference is brought to you by the Iowa County Women Land and Legacy (WLL) and Iowa Land Sales and Farm Management.

20 May 2019

Goodwill Seeks Employers, Youth for CAREER AHEAD Summer Work Experience Program

By Goodwill of the Heartland

QUAD CITIES (May 20, 2019) — Goodwill of the Heartland is looking for employers and youth to participate in its new CAREER AHEAD summer work-experience program.

20 May 2019

Stepping Up for Our Kids

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2019) — Please join us at 11:30AM on Tuesday, May 21, at the QC Botanical Center for the community unveiling of Spring Forward's new fifteen-passenger van. The van-purchase was made possible by an $18,000 lead-gift from the Rock Island Rotary Club Foundation. Rotary members are committed to service above self.

20 May 2019

How to Survive the Journey Ahead: A Graduation Message for a Terrifying Age

By John W Whitehead

“No matter who you are, no matter how strong you are, sooner or later, you'll face circumstances beyond your control.” — Cersei Lannister, Game of Thrones

19 May 2019

Donald Trump, Socialist

By Thomas L Knapp

"Tonight, we renew our resolve that America will never be a socialist country," US president Donald Trump announced in his State of the Union address in February. His base, as he had hoped, cheered him on in setting himself up as foil to Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

17 May 2019

Flood Clean-Up Volunteers Needed

By Brooke Barnes

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 16, 2019) — The Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is requesting additional volunteers to assist with flood-cleanup efforts being scheduled in Scott County. As river levels continue to recede, cleanup efforts are increasing. Please see the following cleanup opportunities:

City of Davenport

16 May 2019

Computer Gaming at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 15, 2019) — Kids are invited to play Minecraft, Roblox, and other computer games on the Library’s servers on Wednesdays beginning June 5 through July 31, 3-4PM, at Main (321 N Main St). Registration is required!

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

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.

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