Rock Island, IL: Just in time for Shakespeare's upcoming birthday, the great Bard of Avon gets the improv treatment at the Rock Island Public Library on Thursday, April 20.

Shakespeared, which consists of Shakespearean improvisational comedy from Guys in Ties of Comedy Sportz, Rock Island, will be presented at 6:00 pm in the Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street. The rollicking improvisational romp in the style of Shakespeare is provided at no charge.

BETTENDORF, Iowa – On Friday evening, April 21, Family Resources will hold their annual Opening Doors Gala at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf, Iowa. The gala is the agency’s largest fundraiser of the year with more than 300 guests in attendance. Funds raised will support all of Family Resources programs including counseling, group foster care, and services for survivors of domestic or sexual abuse.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be continuing his “Making It Work” tour in Davenport and Muscatine. There are many elements that make up the fabric of a community, including businesses, economic development groups, hospitals and local law enforcement agencies, all made possible by hardworking Iowans. Loebsack will travel across the state to meet with Iowans and discuss what it takes to make their community work.