05 Mar 2019

Wish List Politics: Green No Deal

By Thomas L Knapp

The word of the month for the Democratic Party's would-be 2020 presidential nominees is "aspirational."

"The Green New Deal? I see it as aspirational," US Senator Amy Klobuchar told Fox News on February 12. She would vote for the resolution introduced by US Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey, but "if it got down to the nitty-gritty of an actual legislation, as opposed to, 'Oh, here's some goals we have' — uh, that would be different for me."

05 Mar 2019

Tori Drews to Head Sherrard Public Library District

By Sherrard Public Library

SHERRARD, ILLINOIS (March 5, 2019) — The Sherrard Public Library District is excited to introduce its new Director, Tori Drews! With a background in youth services, information technology and community development, Drews hopes to lead the library in continuing its exceptional service.

05 Mar 2019

Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald: Yearning to See Something Green? Try the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (March 5, 2019) — Iowans who are yearning to see something green after record amounts of snow this winter do not have to wait until St Patrick's Day or spring weather to roll around. According to State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald, a visit to GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov, might just add some green in the form of unclaimed property to their wallets.

04 Mar 2019

Items of Interest, 03/04/19

By Jennifer A Nahra

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 4, 2019) — Davenport will begin accepting applications for police officer on March 14. Four workshops have been scheduled for any applicants interested in learning detailed information about the testing process and being a police officer with the Davenport Police Department. The first workshop is Tuesday, March 5; 6:45PM, at the North YMCA, 624 W 53rd Street. Below is a list of alternative places/dates/times. Please call if you have questions:

04 Mar 2019

Water Pollution Lesson Presented by Green Iowa AmeriCorps at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 4, 2019) — Learn about water pollution with Green Iowa AmeriCorps! Join us March 25 at 6PM at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave) for an introduction to water pollution with an emphasis on the Mississippi River as well as a tutorial with water kits.

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

04 Mar 2019

Why Wait for 2021? End the Federal War on Marijuana Now!

By Thomas L Knapp

The Boston Globe's Naomi Martin and James Pindell report that all of 2020's formally declared "major party" presidential candidates say they support legalizing marijuana at the federal level. Yes, that includes President Trump.

Great idea! But why should the nearly 2/3 of Americans who want marijuana legalized spend the next 20 months listening to these candidates promise to make it happen? At least eight of them are in a position to get the job done now.

02 Mar 2019

IHG Torchbearer Award Winner — Holiday Inn & Suites Davenport

By Kelsey Sheley

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 1, 2019) — Heart of America Group is thrilled to announce that the Holiday Inn and Suites and The J Bar in Davenport has earned the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Torchbearer Award and the IHG Rewards Club Excellence Award. The Torchbearer Award is the most elite award presented by IHG and has the most intense criteria to qualify. Only 20 Holiday Inn hotels earned this designation out of nearly 900 hotels (Top 2%) in the Americas. The hotel must be at an elite leve

01 Mar 2019

Aircraft Carriers: Give Truman and Ford a Burial at Sea

By Thomas L Knapp

The US Department of Defense wants to retire an old aircraft carrier early while building two new ones (and adding other goodies to their shopping list).

Surprise, surprise — politicians from states with the shipyards and naval bases that employ their constituents want to keep the old carrier AND build the new ones.

01 Mar 2019

Epiphytes Of Beauty: Orchids for Children and Adults

By Quad City Botanical Center

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 1, 2019) — We're celebrating orchids in March and you're invited to join us for painting, crafts and activities during Sunday Funday. The fun is for all ages.

Program is included with general admission and is free for members. No reservation required.

01 Mar 2019

2019 Iowa State Fair Way We Live Award Entries are Now Open

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWAA (March 1, 2019) (readMedia) — The Iowa State Fair, Pioneer, and media sponsors Iowa Farmer Today and WHO radio BIG SHOW are seeking entries for the 2019 Way We Live Award. The Way We Live Award, in its 11th year of recognizing outstanding farm-families, will identify six Iowa families who exemplify hard-working farm values and a love for the occupation of farming. So far, the Way We Live Award has been given to 63 well-deserving Iowa families.

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