Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), helped to pass legislation to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus to further isolate Putin from the global economy. Passing the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, the bill now heads to the U.S. Senate. “As Vladimir Putin continues to wage violence against innocent Ukrainians, the United States […]
Today, Representatives Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and Ashley Hinson (IA-01), both former journalists, introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the journalists, reporters, and documentarians risking their safety and sacrificing their lives to document the atrocities happening in Ukraine. Despite the danger, journalists and news staff are putting their life on the line on a daily basis to […]
Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, issued a statement following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to the U.S. Congress. Prior to the address, the Congresswoman joined NewsNation’s Morning in America to discuss American support for Ukraine. “In President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Congress I saw an undaunted, but […]
The first citation states “as easy as pie” originated in Australia in the 1920s. It grew from the term “pie on” or “pie at” which means to be very good at something. The root is the Maori word “pai” which means “good”. Hence, if you’re good at something it will be as easy as pie. […]
In an effort to promote different career paths and occupations, IowaWORKS will host a Multi-Employer Hiring Event at the job center, 1801A East Kimberly Road, Davenport, on Wednesday, March 16 from 10 am until 2 pm. Twenty employers have been invited to share career opportunities and will be pre-screening candidates for potential employment. The event is new in […]
Western Illinois University will host a faculty panel discussion to provide historical, geopolitical and religious context for the ongoing situation in Ukraine from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24 in the University Union’s Sandburg Theater. WIU Department of History Interim Chair Tim Roberts will moderate three brief presentations, followed by a discussion and question and answer […]
Every night for seven nights can be a date night, girls’ night out, family gathering, or get take-out because it’s been a long day as QC Restaurant Week is your chance to expand your taste buds by trying new things from more than 55 participating businesses. In its tenth year, the annual event on March […]
In an effort to promote different career paths and occupations, IowaWORKS will host a Multi-Employer Hiring Event at the job center, 1801A East Kimberly Road, Davenport, on Wednesday, March 16 from 10 am until 2 pm. Twenty employers have been invited to share career opportunities and will be pre-screening candidates for potential employment. The event is new in […]
Director Debi Durham, Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority, will provide remarks on Iowa’s agriculture industry and Ag tourism at a welcome reception Visit Quad Cities is coordinating as part of the biennial Gathering of the Green Conference for John Deere enthusiasts that takes places at the RiverCenter March 16-19, 2022.
Bettendorf School District is holding its monthly mobile food pantry thanks to River Bend Food Pantry 5:45 – 7 pm on Tuesday, March 22, at Neil Armstrong Elementary. Families and children in need are encouraged to attend. More details and information are available at the event.
