19 Apr 2021

The Threat of Fake News Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 19, 2021) — What is fake news? How can you recognize it? How is it spread and how has it influenced events? These topics and more will be discussed by local media leaders during a virtual panel discussion event on Tuesday, May 4, 6:30PM, on Zoom.

06 Apr 2021

Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 6, 2021) — Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage.

02 Apr 2021

Quad-Cities Hot Air Balloon Festival Presented by Rhythm City® Casino Resort

By Bryan Goman|

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 2, 2021) — The Quad-Cities Hot Air Balloon Festival and Rhythm City® Casino Resort are proud to bring you the 2021 festival. This year’s event will be hosted onsite at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, IA on Friday, August 13 through Saturday, August 14. Gates open at 4PM daily. Admission is free but donation items or cash are appreciated and will benefit the Quad City Animal Welfare Center.

30 Mar 2021

Oscar Trivia Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 30, 2021) — Calling all movie fanatics! Before you watch the award show, brush up on your Oscar trivia with us on Monday, April 19, 6:30PM! All questions will be based on who won an Oscar or what movie won an Oscar. You can play alone or you can form a team. Trivia will be played on Zoom.

29 Mar 2021

Climate Change Panel: River Resilience Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 29, 2021) — Why have seven of Davenport’s fifteen worst floods occurred in the last twelve years? On Saturday, April 17, 11AM, join our ALA-funded panel of experts as they view climate change through the lens of worsening local Mississippi River flooding.

29 Mar 2021

"Decoding the Weather Machine" Virtual Documentary Discussion Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 29, 2021) — In time for Earth Day 2021, let's talk about climate change with a discussion of NOVA's film Decoding the Weather Machine on Thursday, April 8, 6PM, on Zoom. Be sure to view the stream of the film online or check out a copy of the DVD from the Library and bring your thoughts.

29 Mar 2021

Estate Planning Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 29, 2021) — Do you have questions about estate planning? Do you wonder if you even need to do any estate planning? Join Jaime Ragins and Ray Kozicki from the Society of Financial Awareness on Wednesday, April 7, 6:30PM, on Zoom, as they discuss different aspects of estate planning. They will talk about:

29 Mar 2021

Opening the Box: Resources for Land and Property Research in Scott County, Iowa Presented by the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 29, 2021) — Join us Friday, April 9, 2:30PM, to explore and learn about the curious world of archives and manuscripts at the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center.

25 Mar 2021

2021 Quad Cities Corporate Games Company Divisions Announced

By Cory Kennedy

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 25, 2021) — The Quad Cities Corporate Games (QCCG), a project of the Iowa Sports Foundation in partnership with Visit Quad Cities and the Davenport Parks and Recreation Department, has announced company divisions for the inaugural year.

25 Mar 2021

Alcohol Awareness Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 25, 2021) — Alcohol is the N° 1 abused substance in the state of Iowa and Iowa ranks second in the nation for excessive drinking. Almost half of the youth in Scott County reported having had their first drink of alcohol before age 17.

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