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Davenport woman sentenced for assault with scissors
A 57-year-old Davenport woman was sentenced to prison Thursday after she pleaded guilty in connection with theft of a cell phone and a threat with scissors. Debra Miller pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree theft and a charge of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. She appeared in court with her attorney and was sentenced to up to 10 years for the theft charge and up to two years for the assault charge.
Rock Island names new Deputy Fire Chief
Rock Island has a new Deputy Fire Chief. Fire Marshal Greg C. Marty has been promoted to Deputy Fire Chief effective July 17. He was hired by the Rock Island Fire Department on August 20, 2001. He received promotions to Lieutenant on August 13, 2007, to Captain on November 29, 2010 and to Fire Marshal […]
Visit Quad Cities Recognized for Outstanding Performance with Industry Reaccreditation
BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 18, 2024) — Visit Quad Cities, the region's official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), was awarded a renewal of its Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) designation by Destinations International in recognition of the organization's commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability of destination organizations around the world.
Happy Joe’s Promotes Former Franchisee General Manager and 2022 Operator of the Year to New Franchise Business Consultant
Midwestern pizza brand vows to strengthen its commitment to franchisee support with the promotion of Haley Leuth. has named Haley Lueth as its newest Franchise Business Consultant. The popular iconic pizza brand plans to use this strategic hire to continue to provide exceptional support and guidance to its franchisees, enhancing their overall experience in Happy Joe’s “Best-in-Class” performance initiative.
Davenport Community Schools Stepping Stones Registration Opens Monday
Exciting News! Davenport Community School District’s Stepping Stones Registration for the 24-25 school year opens on Monday, July 22nd at 8:00 a.m.!. Registration is online only: Register at www.davenportschools.org/stepping-stones. For questions, call the Stepping Stones Office at: 563-528-0973. Don’t miss your chance to secure your student’s spot for this...
Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors
An Iowa nursing home worker was fired recently amid allegations that he was too honest with inspectors. In a separate case, a worker was fired after being accused of instructing a co-worker to lie to state inspectors. According to state records, University Park Nursing and Rehabilitation fired Jason King as the facility’s full-time maintenance director […] The post Judge finds nursing home worker was fired for being honest with inspectors appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
United Way kicks off ‘Write Start’ school supply drive
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - United Way Quad Cities launched it’s ‘Write Start Quad Cities’ school supply drive to help kids succeed in the classroom. According to a release, United Way is asking neighbors across the Quad Cities to help provide 5,000 local students with school supplies. “When...
‘Songs For A New World’ Continues At Moline’s Black Box Theatre This Weekend
“Songs for a New World” comes alive at The Black Box July again this weekend!. “Songs for a New World” weaves together a collection of diverse songs, each telling a unique story. The show doesn’t follow a traditional narrative but explores a range of characters and situations, spanning time and place. The characters face pivotal moments in their lives, addressing themes of love, hope, decision-making, and the human experience.
Learn how weight affects hearts at UnityPoint Health
Heart disease is a top concern for Quad Cities residents and being overweight directly affects the heart. The next Heart to Heart Community Education Series focuses on the benefits of weight loss on heart health. Melinda Hass, MD, FACS, UnityPoint Clinic Surgery, will discuss weight loss and heart health at a free presentation on Tuesday, […]
Great River Region Sports Care Club Driving Into Bettendorf High School
The Great River Region Sports Car Club of America is sponsoring an autocross at Bettendorf High School on Saturday, July 20th, with proceeds benefiting the Bett Robotics Club. Come and try autocross. No parking in the north lot on July 20th! More details see here!. Sean Leary is an author,...
Artist of the Month: Ballet Quad Cities
Founded in 1996, Ballet Quad Cities is the longest running fully professional ballet company in the Western Illinois region. Based in Rock Island, the company brings exhilarating performances to the area, often including the Christmas classic, “The Nutcracker,” and their own variations of famous ballets such as “Carmen.”
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