04 Apr 2023

Main Street Ottumwa Accepting Applications for Hometown Heroes

By Jason Bolinger

OTTUMWA, IOWA (April 4, 2023) — Main Street Ottumwa is pleased to be accepting applications for the Hometown Heroes banner program which recognizes and honors those who are serving or have served in the United States Armed forces. The program is intended to show appreciation for veterans and military personnel and their families who have ties to the Ottumwa area. Banners will display a photo of the service person as well as their name, branch, and dates of military service.

04 Apr 2023

Moline Public Library’s Comic Celebration Art Contest

By Bailey Hager

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 4, 2023) — Artists of all ages are invited to celebrate their favorite comics and graphic novels from all over the multiverse with Moline Public Library’s Comic Celebration Art Contest. Artwork submission deadline is Saturday, April 29, 5PM.

30 Mar 2023

Davenport Public Library Hosts Local Poet and St Ambrose Professor Emily Kingery

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 30, 2023) — On Thursday, April 6, 6PM, at Eastern, come celebrate National Poetry Month with the Davenport Public Library as we host local poet and St Ambrose professor Emily Kingery. Her work has been widely published in journals and has been selected for several honors and awards in poetry and prose.

23 Mar 2023

Davenport Public Library Welcomes Author Robin C Abbott

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 23, 2023) — On Thursday, March 30, 6:30PM, Fairmount, Robin C Abbott will present a program based on her book, Sound Advice: How to Help Your Child with SPD, Autism, and ADHD from the Inside Out. In this program, personal stories of a pediatric occupational therapist are integrated with current science on why some children struggle to learn and adapt.

22 Mar 2023

Wind Legends Ribbon-Cutting March 24 in Geneseo

By Zack Sullivan

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (March 22, 2023) — Unbridled Spirits II at Wind Legends announces its Grand Opening at Hollett Hill Farm in Geneseo on Friday, March 24, 2023, 1PM. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held.

22 Mar 2023

Davenport Public Library Rresents “Rain Gardens and Local Cost Share Programs”

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 22, 2023) — Did you know installing attractive landscapes such as rain gardens on your property can help improve water quality and reduce stormwater run-off? On Wednesday, March 29, 6PM, Eastern, and Monday, April 24, 3PM, Fairmount, Davenport’s Clean Water Manager Amy Kay and local homeowner Gina Haddock will walk attendees through what a rain garden is, how to plan and maintain one, and the benefits of adding this eye-catching water-quality feature to any home.

21 Mar 2023

The Civil Air Patrol is Celebrating Its 75th Anniversary

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 21, 2023) — Join us on Wednesday, March 29, 6PM, Eastern in recounting the Civil Air Patrol history in the Quad Cities and nationally. It opened a new chapter in aviation with the establishment of the United States Air Force. As we reflect on the last 75 years, we’ll examine some of the most significant accomplishments as we look toward an exciting future.

This program is great for teens and adults of all ages.

21 Mar 2023

Registration Open for SAL Community Services’ Little Bogey’s Golf Classic

By Amber Wood

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 21, 2023) — Registration is now open for SAL Community Services’ signature fundraiser. The 27th annual Little Bogey’s Golf Classic, presented by Koehler Electric, is set with a shotgun start at noon on Monday, May 8, at Oakwood Country Club (1067 US Highway 6, Coal Valley, Illinois). An awards banquet dinner will immediately follow.

20 Mar 2023

Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR) Hosts Annual Citizenship Honors Dinner

By Grant Curtis

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 20, 2023) — The Quad Cities Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR) is hosting its annual Citizenship Honors Dinner on April 15, 7PM, at The Center (1411 N Brady Street, Davenport).

This event will feature four speakers who will each share their inspiring stories of immigrating to the United States.

16 Mar 2023

SPECTRA Reading Series Celebrates the Release of Emily Kingery’s “Invasives”

By Sarah Elgatian

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 16, 2023) — SPECTRA Lives! The longest-running reading series in the Quad Cities, presented by the Midwest Writing Center, returns to Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave, Rock Island, on Friday, March 31, to celebrate the release of Emily Kingery’s début poetry chapbook Invasives, recently released by Finishing Line Press.

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