18 Jul 2019

Explore Tallgrass Prairie with a National Park Ranger

By Adam Prato

WEST BRANCH, IOWA (July 18, 2019) — Since 1971 the National Park Service has been reconstructing a tallgrass prairie on 81 acres of the park that commemorates Herbert Hoover’s life. The prairie had vanished from that land during over a century of farming. How and why is the National Park Service reconstructing this prairie? Which species grow and live there? What’s in store for the future?

18 Jul 2019

Air Force Musicians to Perform at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

By Adam Prato

WEST BRANCH, IOWA (July 18, 2019) — The National Park Service will host a concert by the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Midwest Winds at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site on Saturday, August 24, at 12:00 noon. Midwest Winds will play on the Village Green at the intersection of Parkside Drive and Main Street in historic downtown West Branch. Bring blankets or lawn chairs, and picnic in the park while you listen. Ample parking is nearby.

11 Jul 2019

Rep Tony McCombie Announces Photo Contest Winners

By David Kubik

 

SAVANNA, ILLINOIS (July 10, 2019) — State Representative Tony McCombie announced the winners of the 2019 Spring photo contest.

09 Jul 2019

Artist-in-Residence Jim Schlett Offers Sunset Walk, Presentation

By Adam Prato

WEST BRANCH, IOWA (July 9, 2019) — Photographer Jim Schlett will lead a sunset photography-walk and a presentation at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site this August. Schlett is this year’s Artist-in-Residence for the national park in West Branch, Iowa.

08 Jul 2019

Putnam to Celebrate Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary as "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition" Comes to The GIANT Screen

By Kevin Smith

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 8, 2019) — “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Neil Armstrong uttered those famous words nearly 50 years ago. As the world celebrates the anniversary of the momentous moon landing on July 20, 1969, the Putnam Museum and Science Center is taking a giant leap to celebrate the historic event.

04 Jul 2019

Quad City Arts Presents Art @ The Airport

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 3, 2019) — Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport presents “Electrified” from July 9-September 2, 2019.

04 Jul 2019

Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center “Clinton, Iowa’s Children’s Museum” Gliders and Goats

By Nikki McGinnis

CLINTON, IOWA (July 3, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," is having a blast this summer with these activities and events: Make aerodynamic marvels on WOW Wednesdays, and plan to juggle with Miss Jean. Then, hoof it to Funtime Friday to meet Miss Angie and her goats. Save the date for the Pirate Tea Parrrty on Wednesday, July 24. Each of these programs is free with regular museum admission or membership.

28 Jun 2019

Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center “Clinton, Iowa’s Children’s Museum” Get Patriotic at the Discovery Center

By Nikki McGinnis

CLINTON, IOWA (June 27, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," is ready to celebrate America’s birthday. This week’s WOW Wednesday is making a red, white, and blue party bead necklace, and plan to juggle with Miss Jean. Then, get ready to leap into the holiday with Bounce House day at Funtime Friday. Please note the Discovery Center will be closed on Thursday, July 4, but you can join their walking unit in the Clinton Fourth of July Parade.

28 Jun 2019

Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center “Clinton, Iowa’s Children’s Museum” Get Patriotic at the Discovery Center

By Nikki McGinnis

CLINTON, IOWA (June 27, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," is ready to celebrate America’s birthday. This week’s WOW Wednesday is making a red, white, and blue party bead necklace, and plan to juggle with Miss Jean. Then, get ready to leap into the holiday with Bounce House day at Funtime Friday. Please note the Discovery Center will be closed on Thursday, July 4, but you can join their walking unit in the Clinton Fourth of July Parade.

27 Jun 2019

Kids Spring Forward at Kids on Campus

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 27, 2019) — Summer is a time to have fun, learn and grow and that’s exactly what campers at Kids on Campus are doing. The six-week summer camp is focused on keeping kids learning over the summer months while also providing them a glimpse into the college experience. The camp is organized by Spring Forward, led by students in Augustana’s teacher education program and supported by college faculty.

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