14 Apr 2019

Applications Available for The 2019 Mississippi Valley Fair Queen Contest

By Phil Roberts

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 12, 2019) — Applications are now available for the 2019 Mississippi Valley Fair Queen Contest.

The winner of the contest will reign during the Fair, which is being held July 30 to August 4, and will assist with various fair activities during the week. The winner also will represent Scott County and the Mississippi Valley Fair at the Iowa State Fair’s queen competition. The Iowa State Fair takes place August 8-12, 2019.

12 Apr 2019

Willkommen Kaiserslautern! Open House Saturday, April 13, 6-8PM, Free Admission

By German American Heritage Center

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 12, 2019) — Davenport Sister Cities and The German American Heritage Center invite YOU to meet and greet the delegation from Davenport's longest-running Sister-city during the kick-off to 60 years in 2020!

Tours, refreshments, and more! Join us for the FREE open house to the public and show your support for our sister city relationships in Germany and around the world!

09 Apr 2019

Community Shred Day at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 9, 2019) — The Davenport Public Library is partnering with Oelerich, Reiling, & Miller PC and Shred-It to present Community Shred Day on Thursday, May 2, 1-3PM. Bring your documents (3 containers maximum) to the Eastern Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern Ave) and they will be confidentially shredded on-site.

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

05 Apr 2019

Spring Genealogy Night at Davenport Public Library

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 5, 2019) — Join us Sunday, April 28, 3-8PM, at the Main Library’s Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center (321 Main St) for Spring Genealogy Night. Come and research after hours, meet other genealogists, get tips and tricks, and eat dinner.

We will be focusing on the information learned the most recent RICIGS/SCIGS Conference. Cost is $10. Registration is recommended.

For more information and to sign-up, call 563-326-7902.

03 Apr 2019

Letter Writing at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 3, 2019) — When was the last time you sat down and wrote a letter to someone? In celebration of National Card and Letter Writing Month, join us Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30PM at the Eastern Avenue Library (6000 Eastern Ave.) to write a real paper-and-pen letter.

03 Apr 2019

Family Resources Will See You at the Fair on April 12

By Cayla Nord

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 3, 2019) — Family Resources will hold their annual "Opening Doors Gala: A Black Tie A-Fair" on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf, Iowa. Presented by Arconic, the evening includes live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, dinner, and a live and silent auction. Local entertainers, magician David Casas, and juggler Zach Metzler will perform strolling entertainment during the cocktail hour.

01 Apr 2019

Noted Author Jason Reynolds to Speak in the Quad Cities May 2 and 3

By Brittany Peacock

QUAD CITIES (April 1, 2019) — Jason Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author, a Newbery Award Honoree, a Printz Award Honoree, National Book Award Honoree, a Kirkus Award winner, a two-time Walter Dean Myers Award winner, an NAACP Image Award Winner, and the recipient of multiple Coretta Scott King honors.

01 Apr 2019

Harlem Globetrotters Bring New "TEAM Up at School" Program to Ridgewood Elementary School in Rock Island

By Lindsey Lobur

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 1, 2019) —

WHO: Harlem Globetrotter Jet Rivers 

29 Mar 2019

April 2019 Quad City Engineering & Science Council (QCESC) Events

By Quad City Engineering and Science Council

QUAD CITIES (March 28, 2019) — Upcoming Events and Reminders:

  • Saturday, April 6, 5th Annual Quad Cities National Robotics Week Showcase

28 Mar 2019

The Child Abuse Council and Illinois Casualty Company Partner to Plant Pinwheel Garden 03/30

By Christine Coleman

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 28, 2019) — The Child Abuse Council and Illinois Casualty Company will partner in hosting a Pinwheel Garden dedication at 10AM on Saturday, March 30, at Forsberg Retirement Village, 2400 1st Street A Dr, Moline, Illinois.

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