Join us for 2023 Spurthi – A Race to Inspire 5K Walk/Run Sunday, April 30, 2023 in Bettendorf, IA at Veterans Memorial Park, 1645 23rd St, Bettendorf, IA 52722 https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php… Packet Pick-up will be on Saturday, 29th April 2023 between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM US/Central at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Bettendorf.  Read More

Olivia Heller has been awarded the 2023 Dr. Thomas Anthony Dooley Memorial Scholarship. Olivia is the first Davenport North student to win the award in its 58-year history. Olivia was presented the award at a surprise ceremony at 12:30 p.m. today at Davenport North. She had tears in her eyes and a huge smile on her face as she discovered she had won, surrounded by her supportive parents and grandparents. “I’ve been waiting for this to come out, I got so excited, then emotional,” she said. “It means a lot. I’ve worked a lot to show how passionate I am about the medical field. I’m so... Read More

Congratulations to Donna Holeman, FNS Manager at West High School, for being named School Nutrition Association’s Manager of the Year for the State of Iowa! Donna was nominated for Manager of the Year for the State of Iowa for all she does each day for her students and staff. She strives to provide choices and ensure her students have the freshest and healthiest options for their lunches, while also developing adaptive ways for students to make their own menu choices in the cafeteria. Donna believes in cross training staff and helping them reach higher goals. She teaches with empathy and knows... Read More

Project NOW’s first Poverty Conference begins at 8:30 am on Thursday, April 27th at the Rock Island Holiday Inn with  Executive Director, Dwight Ford, reflecting on the organization’s 55-year history! Then there will be three panel discussions focusing on affordable housing, justice initiatives, and a discussion of the city of Dubuque’s anti-poverty plan. We have invited local elected officials on both sides of the river to hear about the city of Dubuque’s anti-poverty plan as we spearhead efforts to create a regional anti-poverty plan in our area.    The city of Dubuque created... Read More

Students from Davenport Central competed in the State Physics Competition at UNI last week! Centrals top finish was the toothpick bridge building! The team included, Ethan Mammen and Cody Lorentzen, who finished in 6th place out of 41 entries! Way to go! #growingexcellence #davenportcommunityschool #davenporteducation  Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – April 21, 2023 – The City of Bettendorf is excited to announce that it received the 2023 Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark Community Award at the Healthiest State Initiative Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Ankeny, Iowa. This award celebrates the successes achieved by a community to make Iowa a healthier, more active place to live. “We received many high-quality applications, which is a testament to the work being done to improve the health and well-being of our state,” said Laura Jackson, Executive Vice President of Health Equity, Access and Improvement... Read More

April is World Autism Awareness Month! In celebration of this month, Ameriprise Financial hosted their last ladies’ lunch of the season where they made a charitable contribution to the Davenport Community School District. The attendees at the event donated visual and sensory items that were carefully hand-picked by DCSD teachers. These items will not only support students in the classroom but they will continue to promote successful learning! #growingexcellence #davenportcommunityschool #davenporteducation  Read More

Davenport North hosted the 88th Annual Jesse Day Relays, April 13, 2023, at Brady St. Stadium! This relay event is named after Jesse Day, who was a Geometry and track coach for the Davenport Community School District. Virginia Wayne, daughter of Jesse Day, was recognized at the relay event because she was celebrating her 95th birthday. In honor of this special day, Virginia and her family donated $2,000 to support the Jesse Day Relays!  Read More

MOLINE, Illinois—EveryChild, the nonprofit formerly known as the Child Abuse Council, is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Champions for Every Child Award. This year, two awards will be given – one to an individual and one to organization to celebrate the community leaders who dedicate their time and talents to ensuring a safe, healthy childhood for all. “We received a lot of wonderful, deserving nominations from the community. Our hope is to shine a light on the people and organizations who work every day to help future generations thrive,” said Mark Mathews, EveryChild’s... Read More

The Friends of the LeClaire Community Library have received a large donation of art prints from local artist Raphael Iaccarino and held a reception today to allow library patrons to meet and thank the artist.  Iaccarino is an internationally recognized artist whose paintings are exhibited in public and private collections worldwide. Eight of the donated prints, some quite large, are vivid watercolors which were inspired by the magnificence of the tropical rain forest and jungles.  Six prints are architectural landscapes or interior roomscapes. Iaccarino and his fellow artist, Larry DeVilbiss,... Read More