26 Feb 2019

Congress's Cowardly "Emergency" Rebuke

By Thomas L Knapp

By the time you read this column, the US House of Representatives will almost certainly have passed the following Joint Resolution:

"Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, pursuant to section 202 of the National Emergencies Act (50 USC 1622), the national emergency declared by the finding of the President on February 15, 2019, in Proclamation 8444 (84 Fed Reg 4949) is here-by terminated."

26 Feb 2019

AIA Iowa Represents Over 1000 Iowans at Design Professionals Day on the Hill

By Amy Spike

PRESS RELEASE (February 26, 2019) —

What: Design Professionals Day on the Hill

Who: American Institute of Architects Iowa Chapter, USGBC Iowa. APA Iowa, IIDA Great Plains Chapter, and ASHRAE Iowa Chapter

25 Feb 2019

CORRECTION: How Not To Die: Learn About How to Live a Healthier Lifestyle

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 25, 2019) —

The dates of two lectures in the series have been changed, per the presenters. The correct dates for each lecture are as follows (corrections bold-faced):

March 5 at 6:30PM at Eastern — "How Not to Die: The Relationship Between Food and Chronic Disease" presented by Beth Bryant, DPT

25 Feb 2019

CANCELLED — Where Does Your Trash Go? at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 25, 2019) — The program “Where Does Your Trash Go?” scheduled today, February 25, at 6PM, has been cancelled. The presenter, who is travelling from Minnesota, will not reach Davenport today due to poor road conditions. There are no plans to reschedule at this time.

25 Feb 2019

AARP Iowa Announces Community Challenge Grant Program

By Jeremy Barewin

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 25, 2019) — AARP is now accepting applications for the 2019 Community Challenge grant program to fund "quick-action" projects that spark change in local communities. The grant program, which is now in its third year, is part of AARP's nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which aims to make communities great places to live for everyone.

25 Feb 2019

Teen Master Foodie Challenge at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 25, 2019) — Will your chef skills impress the judges? Teens (ages 11-19) are invited to compete in the Teen Master Foodie Challenge on March 16 at 2PM at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St). Teens can enter as individuals or in teams of two in a mystery ingredient challenge where everyone is given 30 minutes to create a delicious dish using only provided ingredients and utensils.

25 Feb 2019

Live-Action Candyland at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 25, 2019) — Come kick off spring break with live-action Candyland on Saturday, March 9 at 2PM at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St).

Can't attend? No worries! This fun and interactive board will be available the entire week of Spring Break in the Children's Department at the Fairmount Library.

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

24 Feb 2019

Mueller Report: Secrecy Shouldn't Be an Option

By Thomas L Knapp

As February draws to an end, rumors abound that we're about to see Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Or at least that someone — namely, newly confirmed US Attorney General William Barr — is about to see that report. The rest of us, maybe not so much.

23 Feb 2019

Item of Interest: Flood Outlook, 02/22/19

By Jennifer A Nahra

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 22, 2019) Public Works participated in this afternoon’s National Weather Service Spring Flood Outlook Briefing. There is a 95% chance the city will see moderate flooding (15 to 18ft), and a 50% chance for major flooding (above 18 ft) this spring.

22 Feb 2019

Items of Interest (General): 02/22/19

By Jennifer A Nahra

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 22, 2019) — Mayor Klipsch will deliver the Davenport State of the City Address on Monday, February 25, at the Rhythm City Casino; 7077 Elmore Avenue. The program begins at Noon. There will be an elevated area and mult box in place for the media at this event.

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