24 Sep 2020

Iowa PBS Now Offering Livestream of Its Primary Channel

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 24, 2020) — Iowa PBS fans have been asking for more ways to stream their favorite shows, and now they can. The same great programs and line-up that viewers love on broadcast are now available anywhere.

23 Sep 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Coronavirus Relief Fund Employer Innovation Fund Grant Awards

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 23, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced awards to 65 applicants for the

23 Sep 2020

Announcing Iowa Poetry Association Contest Winners

By Marilyn J Baszczynski

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (September 23, 2020) — The Iowa Poetry Association will soon release its 75th Anniversary Edition of Lyrical Iowa, the annual anthology comprised of poems by Iowa writers of all ages.

22 Sep 2020

Iowa PBS to host Iowa Press Debates: 3rd Congressional District

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 22, 2020) — Iowa PBS will hold an Iowa Press debate for the 3rd Congressional District on Monday, October 5, at Iowa PBS studios in Johnston. The hour-long debate will begin at 8PM.

22 Sep 2020

WQPT Presents Online Screening of “Age of Nature”

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2020) — WQPT is presenting a special online preview screening of clips from The Age of Nature followed by a discussion with local experts in the area of nature conservation.

22 Sep 2020

Iowa PBS Foundation Board Names Rob Hilbert Its New President

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 22, 2020) — The Iowa PBS Foundation Board of Directors has announced that following an extensive national search the board voted to accept the Executive Transition Committee recommendation to promote from within for their next president.

18 Sep 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs New Proclamation Continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 18, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency for another 30 days.

18 Sep 2020

Davenport Public Library’s OWL New WiFi Schedule

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 18, 2020) — Are you struggling to check emails and help your children with homework? The Library is here to help! You may have seen a large Sprinter van in your neighborhood with a giant owl on it — it’s a Library van and it offers free WiFi!

18 Sep 2020

Create a Résumé with Google Docs Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 18, 2020) — Create a résumé that will attract hiring managers' attention and set you up for an interview. In this virtual workshop, you will begin a résumé in a digital document; list your work, volunteer, and educational experience; and polish your résumé with editing and formatting tips using Google Docs.

18 Sep 2020

National Voter Registration Day at The Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 18, 2020) — September 22 is National Voter Registration Day and the Davenport Public Library can help you become a registered voter. Come to any of our three branches and fill out a voter-registration form. The Scott County Auditor’s Office will pick up the form, verify it, and send you your voter-registration card.

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