28 Aug 2018

Hy-Vee Hosts Pre-Flight Dinner for 10th Honor Flight of the Quad Cities

By Debbie Geisler

Davenport, IA – On Aug 30th, approx. 100 Veterans, including 6 WWII veterans, will travel to Washington, D.C to visit the monuments dedicated to their service and sacrifice. This is the 10th Honor Flight of the Quad Cities that area Hy-Vee stores have sponsored.

On Wednesday, Aug 29th, Hy-Vee is hosting a pre-flight dinner for these veterans, a guest and their guardians.

14 Aug 2018

Freedom Fest to honor vets with UFC champion

By Casey Levigne

EAST MOLINE, Ill. (August 13, 2018) – East Moline’s annual Freedom Fest featuring a car and bike show, Kids Zone, live music, over a hundred crafters, artists and market vendors and a pre-festival motorcycle ride with six-time UFC champion Randy Couture fills East Moline’s 15th Avenue with family fun and community pride from 2 – 11 p.m. on Saturday, August 18.

26 Jul 2018

Mama Bosso Hosts Fundraiser for QC Honor Flight

By Penny Flynn

Local company, Mama Bosso Pizza Inc., works with local brewery to raise donations for Honor Flight.

10 May 2018

Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airmen mark organization's 295th birthday

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (05/09/2018) (readMedia)-- Springfield, Ill. – Soldiers and Airmen of the Illinois National Guard gathered to celebrate the 295th birthday of the organization, at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, on May 9. The Adjutant General, Illinois National Guard, Richard J. Hayes Jr., of Springfield, Illinois, joined one of Illinois National Guard's newest recruits Pvt.

02 May 2018

Davenport prepares to kickoff Military Appreciation Week

By Jennifer A. Nahra

The City of Davenport will celebrate Military Appreciation Week May 13-19 with banners proclaiming the event at City Hall, on downtown street lights and several parks & city facilities.  May is Military Appreciation Month nationwide. Throughout the week, Davenport will offer a number of perks to active members of the military, veterans and their families.

02 May 2018

Combined Veterans’ Task Force submits final report to Governor and General Assembly

By Rachel Bold

Task Force recommends building state-of-the art facility at Quincy Veterans Home

SPRINGFIELD (May 1, 2018) – The Combined Veterans’ Capital Needs Task Force, created by Governor Bruce Rauner to analyze infrastructure needs and develop key strategies on how to improve the health and safety of residents at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy (IVHQ), has submitted a final report to the Governor and General Assembly.

27 Apr 2018

Loebsack to Present Military Medals to Davenport Veteran

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be presenting various military medals to Davenport Veteran Noel Komasa, on MONDAY, April 30th at 4:30pm. Komasa served in the Korean War and will be presented with the medals he earned in service to our nation, but never received. The presentation is open to the media.

Noel Komasa Medal Presentation

4:30pm

Gold Coast Apartments

26 Apr 2018

TUES MAY 8: Aspen Dental Bringing FREE Dental Care To Veterans - Appointments Available

By Paul Pflieger

Free Dental Care for Veterans from Aspen Dental

‘MouthMobile’ Scheduling Free Veterans Appointments in Davenport May 8th

FREE DENTAL APPOINTMENTS ARE STILL AVAILABLE.

NOTE: ALL APPOINTMENTS MUST BE SCHEDULED IN ADVANCE.

Contact: Lola Vandewall (563) 529-5496

25 Apr 2018

World War I Lecture Series Continues at the Davenport Library

By Marketing Department - Davenport Public Library

Jason Morin, Army Sustainment Command Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal will present the next installment in the World War I lecture series, “Gas Attacks.” The lecture will take place at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Wednesday, May 9 at 2:00pm. Join us for a look at the impact gas warfare had on the Great War and the people who fought in it.

17 Apr 2018

Quad Cities Hosts Military Reunion for Veterans of Underage Military Service

By Jessica Waytenick

Davenport, Iowa – The Veterans of Underage Military Service (VUMS) hold their 26th Annual Reunion on April 23-25, 2018, at the Best Western Plus Steeplegate Inn in Davenport, Iowa.  This organization is composed of men and women who enlisted in a U.S. military service before being of legal age to do so.  While many enlisted at age 15 or 16, a good number did so as early as 12, and some were in combat at age 13.

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