Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statement on the Jan. 6 Select Committee’s decision to refer former President Donald Trump to the Department of Justice for criminal investigation for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election: “The criminal referral of former President Donald Trump is both a sad day for our nation and a necessary step in the pursuit of justice. While Jan. 6 marked the first time our peaceful transition of power has ever been compromised, today, we know the power of our Constitution prevailed and proved that everyone – including a former... Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced that the collection of artifacts and papers from her years in office will be archived in a joint partnership with the nonpartisan Dirksen Congressional Center and Illinois College. Bustos is also establishing the Callahan-Bustos Family Endowed Scholarship Fund through a gift to the college, which will provide scholarship funding to students pursuing work for the public good. “As an alumna of Illinois College and longtime partner to the bipartisan Dirksen Congressional Center, I am proud that my work will benefit the students and scholars of both respected... Read More

The impending Winter Storm Warning for the Quad-Cities region is the perfect time to review Winter Safety Tips. A winter storm can mean extended interruptions of power and heat in your home. Here are tips from Genesis emergency department physicians and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stay safe and comfortable in severe winter weather. Hypothermia Overexposure to cold temperatures or cold water can be deadly. Here are some tips for treating overexposure: Warning signs: Confusion or sleepiness; slowed, slurred speech, or shallow breathing; weak pulse or low blood pressure; a behavior... Read More

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death, largely because it often goes undiagnosed until the disease has advanced and is more difficult to cure. Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, is the first in the Quad-Cities region to offer Ion by Intuitive, a robotic-assisted platform for minimally invasive lung biopsies that enables doctors to more easily obtain tissue samples for early detection and staging of lung cancer. Diagnosing lung cancer often requires a biopsy of lung nodules, most of which are located in the outer third of the lung. This area of the lung is full of tight spaces and... Read More

Western Illinois University School of Computer Science Professor In Lee received a Distinguished Research Paper award from the Society for the Advancement of Information Systems (SAIS) at the 2022 MBAA Conference. The research paper, “Analyzing Descriptive Data Breach Information in the Healthcare Provider Sector,” was the second Distinguished Research Award Lee received at the international conference, winning in 2021. “In many organizations, the human aspect of cybersecurity is one of the major security concerns,” said Lee. The Distinguished Research Paper award recognizes... Read More

In March 2022, Visit Quad Cities, the region’s official destination management and marketing organization (DMMO), announced The Patty Viverito Emerging Leader Scholarship in honor of Patty Viverito, past senior associate commissioner at the Missouri Valley Conference and Missouri Valley Football Conference commissioner. This scholarship recognizes and supports outstanding female student-athletes in the Quad Cities region who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership characteristics, and community engagement. Applicants must be juniors or seniors in High School and have plans to pursue an... Read More

A large investment in the industrial growth of Davenport occurred in 2022 when Russell Co facilitated the development of a new 95-acre industrial park in northwest Davenport. The industrial park will include nearly 1.5 million square feet of building space that will house multiple tenants. The new site, adjacent to the Eastern Iowa Industrial Center, will offer easy access to the region’s interstates, airports, and distributor facilities. The buildings in the park will feature 32- to 40-foot clearance heights, loading dock equipment and dock doors, as well as other customizable options based... Read More

The Davenport Public Library | Main has officially opened their new makerspace, Studio 321 to the public! The Davenport Public Library’s mission is to connect a diverse community to resources that inform, enrich, educate, and entertain. Studio 321, which is a place in which people with shared interests, especially in computing or technology, can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment and knowledge. Studio 321 is designed to encourage individuals to innovate, explore their creativity and ingenuity, and to collaborate with and inspire others. Now open by appointment only, individuals... Read More

Planning for the future requires investment. While construction can be inconvenient, #Davenport’s $16.2 million investment in East 53rd Street will pave the way for a better high-volume road for many years. The four-year, two-phase, multi-segment project reconstructed the street between Brady Street and Eastern Avenue in the 2020-2021 during Phase I of the project. Three of five segments in Phase II were completed in 2022, including the intersections of Eastern Avenue and 53rd, Jersey Ridge Road and 53rd, and the stretch of 53rd located between Lorton Avenue and Elmore Circle. Segments four... Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) gave her final speech on the House Floor, reflecting on her decade serving Northwest and Central Illinois in Congress. In her remarks, the Congresswoman thanked the constituents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District for putting their faith in her for the last 10 years. WATCH: Bustos Gives Final Speech on the House Floor WATCH: Bustos Gives Final Speech on the House Floor Congresswoman Bustos also took to the House Floor today to thank the members of her staff for their service over the years. A video of that speech can be found here. Remarks from Congresswoman... Read More