02 Jun 2021

DIY Pet Toys at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 2, 2021) — It's National Pet Appreciation Week! On June 7, 6PM, at Fairmount St (3000 Fairmount St) show your pal how much you care with a handmade toy. We'll have options for almost every pet - dogs and cats of course, but also our small, scaly, and feathered friends! Best for ages 7+.

02 Jun 2021

Virtual Pet Parade Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 2, 2021) — Wrap up National Pet Appreciation Week with a celebration of our furry, feathered, and otherwise fantastic friends at our Virtual Pet Parade! On Saturday, June 12, 10AM, attendees will each take a turn showing off their perfect pet. Time per pet will be limited depending on the number of participants. You can use the registration questionnaire to guide your pet's time to shine! We can't wait to see all of your pets.

01 Jun 2021

Effective Communication Strategies for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 1, 2021) — As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Communication is more than just talking and listening — it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language.

28 May 2021

Keto is Here! First Rhinoceros Ever to Come to the Niabi Zoo

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (May 28, 2021) — The Niabi Zoo is excited to announce the arrival of Keto, a two-year-old male Southern White Rhinoceros at the Niabi Zoo, and the first Rhino species of any kind to be held at our zoo. In early December 2020, we kicked off our fundraising campaign to bring this new and exciting animal species to the Niabi Zoo and the Quad Cities community, and it was a smashing success.

27 May 2021

Trivia Night Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 27, 2021) — Calling all trivia players! Do you like to show off all the random bits of knowledge stored in your head? Of course you do! Join us Tuesday, June 1st, 6:30PM, on Zoom for a night of fun-filled trivia.

27 May 2021

Outdoor Storytime at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 27, 2021) — Join us outside at the Eastern Ave Branch (6000 Eastern Ave) Story Circle for songs and books every Tuesday in June and July at 10AM. Registration for each session is required at https://bit.ly/dpl-outdoorstorytime.

27 May 2021

Chalk the Lot: Summer Reading Kick-Off! at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 27, 2021) — Kick off Summer Reading 2021: Reading Colors Your World by helping us color our world outside the library! We'll bring the chalk; you bring the creativity!

27 May 2021

QCA Hiring Fair Concentrates on 10th to 12th Grade Students

By Mark McLaughlin

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 27, 2021) — The Quad Cities Chamber and IowaWORKS have partnered with local school districts to hold a QCA Hiring Fair for tenth to twelfth grade students. The event will be held 2-6PM on Thursday, June 3, at the RiverCenter, 136 E 3rd St, Davenport, Iowa. Masks are recommended.

17 May 2021

Earth Day Fair at Freight House Farmers Market

By Lori O'Dell McCollum

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 17, 2021) — Progressive Action for the Common Good announces that the third annual Earth Day Fair will be held at the Freight House Farmers Market on Saturday, May 22, 9AM-2PM. Although Earth Day was April 22, the Fair was postponed due to the possibility of flooding.  The Fair is co-sponsored by the Freight House Farmers Market and WVIK.

11 May 2021

Mental Health 101: An Overview of Common Diagnoses and Symptoms Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2021) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Join us Tuesday, May 25, 6PM, for a discussion on various mental-health issues. We will talk about the associated signs and symptoms of different mental-health disorders. Also, we will talk about when to get professional help and how to do it. This presentation is presented by the Vera French Mental Health Center.

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