19 Apr 2018

During the War Years: The Home Front and Iowa, an Author Talk with Michael Eckers at the Davenport Library

By Marketing Department - Davenport Public Library

Delve into WWII History with Michael Eckers, an author, historian, and public speaker at Main (321 Main Street) on Wednesday, May 2 at 6:00pm. The Home Front was the stage for numerous courageous and individual contributions to pursuing liberties that supported the war effort. Michael's presentation focuses on events and actions of the Home Front and Iowa communities.

There will be a book signing with Michael after the presentation.

17 Apr 2018

NormaLeah celebrates 10 years of rising up against ovarian cancer

By Jodie Kavensky

(ROCK ISLAND, IL) This year marks ten years since NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative was founded by Jodie Kavensky. Named in memory of her mother and aunt, who both passed of ovarian cancer, Jodie made it her life mission to empower women to survive this lethal disease.

13 Apr 2018

Gaia Gala

By QC Democratic Socialists

The Prairie Rose Collective Presents

The Great GAIA GALA EARTH DAY

April 22, 2018 at the Village Theatre

4pm until 12am 21+

dj ▪ burlesque ▪ drag ▪ dance ▪ music ▪ more

2113 East 11th Street

Davenport, Iowa 52803

http://quadcitiesdsa.com/2018/03/22/prairie-rose-collective/

13 Apr 2018

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce - Friday Announcements 04/13/2018

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Breakfast at Berrie’s – 1295 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire. Lindsey Lenare, owner. Country Style Breakfast Restaurant. 563-729-1374.

RIBBON CUTTING!

11 Apr 2018

Celebrate Preservation Week with Genealogy Events at the Davenport Library

By Michael Priest

The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center at Main is pleased to present a variety of events during Preservation Week (April 22 – 28) that focus on family history!

Genealogy Night is an afterhours event on Sunday, April 22 from 3pm – 8pm. Come and research, meet other genealogists, get tips and tricks, and eat dinner! Cost is $10 per person. Please register by calling (563) 326-7902 or stopping by the Special Collections service desk at Main.

11 Apr 2018

Power of Wo Press Release

By Craig Heidgerken

The first annual Power of Wo is an awareness-raising musical event that both celebrates women in the musical arts in the Eastern Iowa/ Western Illinois area of the Quad Cities region and supports local women in need. Not only does this event spotlight local women artists and musicians, but it serves to provide women in need with feminine hygiene products and basic items of necessity.

11 Apr 2018

Fair Housing Legislative Breakfast

By Anne Guffey

Place: Martin Luther King Center
630 Martin Luther King Drive
Rock Island, Illinois 61201
Day: Monday, April 16th, 2018
Time: 8:30AM- 10:00AM

Food: Continental Breakfast will be served

~In celebration of Fair Housing Month~

We welcome:

A Representative of Cheri Bustos
State Representative Tony McCombie
State Representative Mike Halpin
State Senator Neil Anderson

11 Apr 2018

2018 Walcott Truckers Jamboree concerts announced

By Heather DeBaillie, Marketing Manager, Iowa 80 Truckstop

WALCOTT, IOWA -- Iowa 80 Truckstop is pleased to announce the musical acts who will take the stage to entertain attendees at this year’s Walcott Truckers Jamboree. “We are excited to announce these great headliners,” says Heather DeBaillie, Marketing Manager.

11 Apr 2018

What Doesn’t Kill You: One Writer's (Sometimes Crazy) Dedication to Getting it Right at Davenport Library

By Michael Priest

Join us at Fairmount (3000 N. Fairmount Street) on Tuesday, April 24 at 6pm for an evening with New York Times Bestselling Author, April Henry, who Booklist has called "... a leading light in YA mystery." Henry will give her presentation, "What Doesn’t Kill You: One Writer's (Sometimes Crazy) Dedication to Getting it Right" which will be followed by a book signing.

09 Apr 2018

What Can We Lead You to Today? Rock Island Library Celebrates National Library Week April 8-14

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL – This week, Rock Island Public Library joins libraries nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries lead their communities through transformative services, programs and expertise during the 60th anniversary of National Library Week.

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