Archive for News
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston By the time our calendars turn to September, we continue some kind of transition; easiest to point to the Fall season, approaching on a certain date. Our midwest change is nature, and it contains hallmarks of happenings in our lives – kids and school, a constant with a week or ...
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Figge Art Museum Figure Drawing Class
The Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport has just released its fall adult class schedule. Seven different multi-week classes and one-day workshops will be offered from September through December. The courses include watercolor, jewelry making, fiber sculpture and other creative arts. Registration ...
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Key Issues with Health Care Reform
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor President Obama said frequently over past several months that Americans ‘can’t afford to wait any longer’ for health care reform, and he is urging lawmakers to pass a healthcare reform plan this year. What...
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Special events fill Niabi Zoo’s September calendar
By Tom Stalf Director, Niabi Zoo Niabi Zoo is closing for the season September 27, but not before some of our most popular events take place. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events and take advantage of free admission every Friday in September. Be sure to get to the zoo before we close ea...
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Bettendorf Public Library Hosts Global Gathering Germany
Beginning September 1, the Bettendorf Public Library is hosting Global Gathering Germany, a two-month celebration of German culture, heritage, and tradition for all ages. Throughout September and October, the Bettendorf Public Library will feature programs and activities related to Germany and its p...
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Remembering a Community Career Volunteer
By Marti Clyde Director, Quad Cities Graduate Study Center Jim Graham served on the Governing Board of the Quad Cities Graduate Study Center (GradCenter) for nearly 10 years, the last five as Chair. He was our boss, our cheerleader, our mentor, and our friend, and we miss him terribly. [capt...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston My poetry library is now reconstituted reality in Coralville. About five feet in height with six shelves, it contains contributions of Bettendorf resident Dick Mackin, a condo owner like myself. Mackin, a friend for years, knew I was involved with poetry, liked to read to broade...
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Calendar of Events
Support Groups Alzheimer's Beginning the Conversation Classes: for caregivers of those newly diagnosed with the disease or some other dementia. Scott and Rock Island County: 4th Tues. of month, 3-4:30 pm at Alzheimer's Assoc. office, Harborview Complex, 736 Federal Street, Bldg. 2, 3rd Floor,...
