17 Jun 2021

Preservation Workshop: Encapsulation Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 17, 2021) — Join us in learning how to practically care for and preserve materials at home with tips and tricks from the staff of the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center. Each workshop will showcase different techniques and share applicable knowledge on creating tools and demonstrating methods of preservation for photographs, letters, books, and more.

17 Jun 2021

Crafting by Color at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 17, 2021) — We have crafts for every color of the spectrum! Each week at the Fairmount Library we'll offer a craft corresponding to color; do one or do them all. Registration is required for each week at http://bit.ly/dpl-craftingbycolor. Best for ages 6+.

17 Jun 2021

Teens Read with Pride Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 17, 2021) — Members of the teen LGBTQIA community and teen allies are invited to join Miss Amber on Zoom for the 2nd Annual Teens Read with Pride to celebrate books from all across the rainbow!

16 Jun 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Tax Cuts, Mental Health Funding into Law

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 16, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF 619 into law, legislation that cuts taxes and invests significantly in mental health as well as foundational priorities like child care and housing. This legislation was a compromise brokered by Gov Reynolds with the Iowa House and Senate to wrap up the 2021 Legislative Session.

08 Jun 2021

Dan + Shay Replace Keith Urban on August 21 at the Iowa State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 8, 2021) — The Iowa State Fair Grandstand on Saturday, August 21, 2021 will now feature headliners Dan + Shay, who step in to replace Keith Urban, who had to cancel his show due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict. Special guest Russell Dickerson will remain the opener. Anyone who purchased Keith Urban tickets through the official Iowa State Fair ticket vendor, e-tix, will receive an automatic refund.

28 May 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs New Public Health Disaster Proclamation

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 28, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation on Thursday, May 27, which extends critical regulatory-relief for an additional 30 days to those on the frontlines of COVID-19 recovery.

27 May 2021

Iowa PBS, Iowa Public Radio and xBt Announce "Juneteenth: The Movement"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 27, 2021) — Iowa PBS, Iowa Public Radio, and xBk are excited to announce Juneteenth: The Movement, a two-hour live television, radio, and digital event celebrating the Juneteenth holiday. This special live multimedia experience will occur one-time-only on June 19, 7-9PM, on Iowa PBS, Iowa Public Radio News/Studio One signals, and livestreaming on YouTube and the Facebook event.

25 May 2021

Discover the Art of Reading at Moline Library

By Jennifer Christiansen

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 25, 2021) — Starting Monday, June 7, the Moline Public Library is inviting adult readers to participate in a brand-new book group. “The Art of Reading” is an all-online graphic-novel book club, with no set meeting times and no registration.

25 May 2021

Girls State Soccer Championships on Iowa PBS

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 25, 2021) — As Iowa girls battle for a ticket to the state soccer tournament, Iowa PBS is preparing to provide live coverage of the championship action, heartache, and victories.

21 May 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Proclamation To Proactively Prevent Fuel Supply Issues in the State of Iowa

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 21, 2021) –Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a proclamation that eases transport rules for crews and drivers hauling motor fuels.

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