12 Apr 2022

Andrew Simonson of Dewitt, Iowa, Receives National Science Foundation (NSF)'s Research-Fellowship Recognition

By Paul Gabrielsen

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (April 12, 2022) — Andrew Simonson of Dewitt, Iowa, is among the University of Utah's largest-ever cohort of graduate students recognized in the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). Simonson, who is studying chemical engineering and earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Utah, received a GRFP award.

In total, twenty University students received GRFP awards and eleven received honorable mentions.

12 Apr 2022

Seed Library Coming to the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 12, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library joins the latest trend in Libraries by offering a Seed Library at their Main location!

12 Apr 2022

Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Raises $1.6 Million to Expand Services for Cancer Patients and Their Families through a Partnership with Both Local Hospital Systems

By Joy McMeekan

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 12, 2022) — Gilda’s Club Quad Cities announces a partnership with local health systems to bring support and services to a greater number of people impacted by cancer in our community.

12 Apr 2022

Georgia Nissen, of Eldridge, Iowa, Inducted into the Sigma Pi Sigma Honor Society

By Emily Christensen

WAVERLY, IOWA (April 12, 2022) — Georgia Nissen, of Eldridge, Iowa, was one of three Wartburg College students inducted into the Sigma Pi Sigma physics honor society in April.

Sigma Pi Sigma was founded in 1921 to honor outstanding scholarship in physics, to encourage interest in physics at all levels, and to promote an attitude of service in its members. More than 90,000 scholars have been inducted into the honor society.

12 Apr 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Planting Proclamation

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 12, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a proclamation relating to the weight-limits and hours of service requirements for the transportation of crop-inputs for planting season.

12 Apr 2022

SPECTRA Reading Series Celebrates National Poetry Month at Rozz-Tox 04/28

By Sarah Elgatian

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 12, 2022) — Midwest Writing Center (MWC) and the SPECTRA Reading Series are hosting a showcase of local poets and writers at Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave, Rock Island, on Thursday, April 28. This is in celebration of National Poetry Month, which is held by the Academy of American Poets each year and is “the largest literary celebration in the world.”

12 Apr 2022

Jaycees Honors Local Young Community Leaders

By Kelsey Watson

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 12, 2022) — Each year, the Jaycees of the Quad Cities honors local community members who are making a positive impact in our area. This year, we were able to celebrate award recipients, Jaycees members, family and friends.

11 Apr 2022

Iowa Youth Straw Poll Tomorrow

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 11, 2022) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s Spring 2022 Iowa Youth Straw Poll takes place Tuesday. Thousands of students across Iowa will cast ballots for their preferred candidates for US Senate, US House, and Iowa Governor. More than 170 schools have registered to participate so far.

11 Apr 2022

SAL Community Services Director Earns National Diversity Certification

By Chelsea VanDaele

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 11, 2022) —“What’s the next level?” Loredia Nunn-Dixon likes to ask both of herself and of her organization, SAL Community Services (SAL), where she’s worked for three decades and now directs the non-profit’s Open Door Crisis Assistance program. Answering that question recently led Nunn-Dixon to earn the National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional (NDCCDP) certification, also known as the DiversityFIRST™ certification.

11 Apr 2022

It's On: Storm Begin Battle with Fayetteville at Home on Wednesday, April 13

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 11, 2022) — Play-off hockey returns to the TaxSlayer Center for the first time in five years Wednesday, April 13, when the Quad City Storm battles the Fayetteville Marksmen. Puck drop is at 7:10, the first 1000 fans receive a black t-shirt and rally towel, and fans can enjoy $1 beers.

Pages

more

Subscribe & Listen to Reader Podcasts

On Stands Now

 

Tagged Content

Two Ways to Subscribe

1. Subscribe to free weekly e-mail content updates.

You'll get both the current official narrative challenge and What's Happenin' in the Quad Cities.
(Did you know we publish a new Real Astrology and RCR Crossword every week?) 

Subscribe!

* indicates required

2. Get 12 monthly issues mailed first class for $48

Get 12 issues mailed monthly for $48 per year.

Get the printed Reader edition mailed to you (or anyone you want) first-class for 12 months for $48.
$24 goes to postage and handling, $24 goes to keeping the doors open!

Click this link to Subscribe now.

 
 

Meetings Calendar

Kids Calendar

Eat & Drink Calendar