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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…

IRS seeking volunteers to provide free tax assistance
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs now…

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…

Putnam Museum hosts civil rights bicycle tours
The Putnam Museum and Science Center is offering the first-ever Davenport Civil Rights Bicycle Tour…

Moline Gigabit City as Metronet completes fiber optic network
The City of Moline and Metronet announced the completion of the main construction of a…

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…

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

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…

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…

Augustana wins ‘INSIGHT into Diversity’ magazine award
Augustana College has for the fifth time captured the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED)…

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…
