09 Mar 2022

Genesis Health System Statement Regarding GMC-Davenport West Campus Emergency Department Incident

By Todd Mizener

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 9, 2022) — A disturbance involving a firearm took place at our GMC-Davenport West Campus Emergency Department lobby early this morning. While this incident occurred inside our Emergency Department lobby, this unfortunately could have happened anywhere in our community, as we live in a time where violence is all too common.

09 Mar 2022

Now Accepting Applications for Camp Genesis; Free Camp for Kids Impacted by Cancer

By Kelly Craft

MAQUOKETA, IOWA (March 9, 2022) — Gilda’s Club is excited to announce a camping adventure called Camp Genesis. This specialty camp is a collaborative effort with Gilda’s Club, Camp Shalom, and Genesis Cancer Care Institute.

09 Mar 2022

Just His Type: Monmouth College's Brad Rowe Spreading the Joy of Writing on Vintage Machines

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 9, 2022) — We've all the heard the call to slow down, to relax, to unplug.

Monmouth College educational-studies professor Brad Rowe says that one way to do that is by steering clear of technology with a more "old school" approach.

09 Mar 2022

Goodwill of the Heartland Invites You to Grow with Google

By Lynda Waddington

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 8, 2022) — More than 100 scholarships are available to motivated community members who want to advance or move into higher paying technology jobs.

08 Mar 2022

Controversial Iowa Actress/Activist Jean Seberg Documentary to Have Broadcast Premiere on WQPT-PBS March 27

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 8, 2022) — The award-winning documentary Jean Seberg: Actress Activist Icon will have its broadcast premiere on WQPT-Quad Cities PBS and screen one time on Sunday, March 27, 7PM. The film was produced by Mid-America Emmy Award winners Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films, and Regional Emmy-nominated filmmaker Garry McGee of McMarr Ltd.

08 Mar 2022

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Honors Four Iowans as Consumer Protection Heroes

By Ashlee Kieler

The 2022 AG Hero Award recipients were honored during a ceremony on March 8, 2022 in the Iowa State Capitol Building. Pictured (L to R): Spencer Chapman, Attorney General Tom Miller, Mary Stogdill, and Tina Salisbury

08 Mar 2022

Plant Sale 2022/Quad City Botanical Center

By Quad City Botanical Center

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 8, 2022) — Our horticultural team and staff have selected beautiful annual and perennial plants, and easy-to-master container combinations, for your garden. Choose individual pots, combos or new staff favorites for 2022.

08 Mar 2022

2022 Awards for Top Quad City STEM Professionals and Organizations Announced

By Susan Eckert

The 60th Annual Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) awardees include (l to r): Sara Somsky — Senior Engineer of the Year, Walter DeDoncker — Junior Engineer of the Year, Curt Hammer — Volunteer of the Year, Deb Mathias — Lifetime Achievement Award, Jacob Hunter — STEM Teacher of the Year, and Anshu Singh — Senior Scientist of the Year. Not pictured: Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) and Carl Loweth, President’s Award of Merit

08 Mar 2022

Scott County Auditor Announces Local Nominations Being Accepted for June 7th Partisan Primary Election

By Roland Caldwell

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 8, 2022) — Scott County Auditor Kerri Tompkins announced that her office is accepting nomination papers from candidates for partisan county offices for the June 7, 2022 Primary Election. The results of the Primary Election will determine the candidates for the Democratic and Republican parties for these offices. Friday, March 25, 2022, is the last day to file.

08 Mar 2022

Niabi Zoo Announces Rare Captive Birth of Endangered Cats

By Lee Jackson

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (March 8, 2022) — The Niabi Zoo is pleased and excited to announce the successful birth of two critically-endangered Amur Leopards. With fewer than 100 individuals left in the wild, this is the most critically-endangered big cat in the world.

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