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QCL Book Club June Wrap-up and July Pick!
In June, Morgan and I read The Celebrants by Steven Rowley to celebrate Best Friends Day on June 8th. Below is a short synopsis of the book and what I thought of it!. After the tragic death of their friend, 5 recent college grads make a pact to gather during tumultuous events in their lives. The goal of the gatherings is to hold a funeral for the living person to ensure that they know how important they are. Over several years, each friend takes their turn until they are down to two. Now, they are gathered in Big Sur and recount the past few decades as they plan another funeral.
Rock Island’s Wake Brewing Hosting Tuesday CruiseDay In Parking Lot Every Tuesday Night
Wake Brewing, 2529 5th Ave., Rock Island, is hosting a Tuesday CruiseDay in our parking lot every Tuesday from 4-8pm. We welcome all classic car, hot rod lovin’ motor heads to roll into the lot and swap stories.
Walter Wick Member Reception and Artist Talk, July 17 and 18
Artist Talk for Families: Thursday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. Figge Art Museum, 225 West Second Street, Davenport IA. Held in conjunction with the dazzling collection of colorful wonders on display in Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders!, Davenport's Figge Art Museum will host an exclusive Member Reception for the artist on July 17 and an Artist Talk with Wick on July 18, free events featuring the talent who has fascinated people of all ages since 1992, when his first children's-book series I Spy landed on the bookshelves of millions of American households.
Quad-Cities housing advocates say SCOTUS outlaws homelessness
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Quad-Cities housing advocates are calling it a ban on homelessness. A new Supreme Court decision allows cities to punish people sleeping in public spaces. This Supreme Court decision, based on a case in Oregon, will allow cities to fine or arrest people camped or sleeping in...
Tornado Watch in Effect for Adair, Guthrie, Union and Ringgold Counties
(Des Moines) A Tornado Watch is in effect until 9:00 p.m. for Adair, Guthrie, Union, and Ringgold counties, along with all of south-central and southeast Iowa. At Western Iowa Today, we strive for reporting accuracy. If you see a mistake or a typo, please let us know by email to news@westerniowatoday.com.
America’s SBDC Iowa announces new Regional Director
AMES, Iowa – America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) has announced that Elizabeth Christensen is the new Regional Director for the Iowa Western SBDC at Iowa Western Community College, located in Council Bluffs. Elizbeth Christensen will advise and train entrepreneurs and existing business owners in Pottawattamie, Shelby, Harrison, Page, Mills, Cass and Fremont counties. Elizabeth started in early June and is excited to continue supporting western Iowa businesses.
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