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Botanical Center announces houseplant-themed events

The Quad City Botanical Center will host a series of houseplant-themed fundraising events in September, aimed at connecting plant enthusiasts with their local botanical garden community. Proceeds from all events will support the education department and future exhibits. Plant Parent…

IRS disaster tax relief extended for Henry County storm victims

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts…

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IRS seeking volunteers to provide free tax assistance

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs now…

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UPDATE: EICC “Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home” event rescheduled

MUSCATINE, Iowa — Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC)   “Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home” and…

Time to evaluate plans, Medicare open enrollment starts Oct. 15

Iowa Medicare beneficiaries are encouraged to evaluate and make any necessary changes to their coverage…

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Putnam Museum hosts civil rights bicycle tours

The Putnam Museum and Science Center is offering the first-ever Davenport Civil Rights Bicycle Tour…

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Moline Gigabit City as Metronet completes fiber optic network

The City of Moline and Metronet announced the completion of the main construction of a…

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Cultural Trust announces Adler Theatre Fund grant winners

Eight area organizations have been awarded 2024 Adler Theatre Fund grants to help them raise…

UScellular donates nearly $200K to help young people

To help provide equitable learning access and opportunities to keep local youth connected, UScellular has…

One Human Family hosts Oct. 16 ‘Peace Train’ Sing-along

One Human Family of the QCA, a community-based human rights organization, is hosting a Peace…

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WIU to waive application fee through October

The $30 application fee for Western Illinois University is being waiving throughout October for all…

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Blippi: Join the Band comes to the Adler May 11

Tickets for Blippi: Join the Band Tour’s stop at the Adler Theatre in Davenport next…

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Maynard leaving Quad City Arts for job at Florida State

The longtime executive director of the Quad City Arts organization is leaving to take a…

Project Renewal to celebrate new youth center, 50 years of service

Project Renewal, a youth organization rooted in central Davenport, will mark its 50th anniversary with…

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Augustana wins ‘INSIGHT into Diversity’ magazine award

Augustana College has for the fifth time captured the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED)…

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Take Not So Scary Walk at QC Botanical Center Oct. 25-27

Parents looking for a “Not So Scary” Halloween celebration are invited to join the Quad…