Author: Nick Green

DAVENPORT, Iowa – As distribution of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines begins, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public to be aware of possible scams. The first phase of vaccine distribution is underway, which includes frontline healthcare workers and long-term care residents and employees. “Anybody else outside of those groups is not currently able to receive a vaccine.” Bryan Van Deun, Supervisory Special Agent for the White Collar Crime Squad for the FBI said. The next phase includes essential workers and those over 75 years of age and older. This group should begin in the coming weeks…

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DAVENPORT – Local officials throughout the Quad Cities are experiencing a high early voting turnout and they are expecting the same at the polls on Election Day. Officials with the Scott County Health Department say while it’s important to vote it’s also important to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19. Remarks from Amy Thoreson, deputy director, Scott County Health Department Amy Thoreson, the deputy director at the Scott County Health Department suggests: In Scott County, early voting is available until Sunday, Nov. 1 at most early voting satellite locations and through Monday, Nov. 2 at the Scott County Auditor’s Office in…

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Iowa – Iowa Western Community College has been awarded a $172,700 Coronavirus Relief Registered Apprenticeship Incentive Grant to expand an existing apprenticeship, while CHI Health Missouri Valley has been awarded a $250,000 grant to develop a certified nursing assistant registered apprenticeship program. The purpose of the grants is to increase the number of registered apprenticeships at postsecondary educational institutions and healthcare employers by providing funds for the purchase of equipment, tools, simulators, curriculum or other needed items, according to a press release from Iowa Workforce Development. It is also to expand opportunities for Iowans whose jobs have been affected by…

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DAVENPORT, IOWA – A Davenport man recently released from probation and awaiting trial on burglary and weapons charges in Scott County and a retail theft charge in Rock Island County, has been arrested in connection with the June 27 armed robbery of a person in Davenport. David Lee Levy III, 25, is charged with one count of first-degree robbery. The charge is a Class B felony under Iowa law that carries an automatic prison sentence of 25 years, 70% of which, or 17 ½ years, must be served before parole can be granted. According to the arrest affidavit filed by…

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DAVENPORT, Iowa – Jake Eastburn, Executive Producer of Paula Sands Live, joins Paula on the couch to feature a toy gift idea that might be perfect for children with special needs. Play is a powerful gateway to meaningful learning and it is important to find the right sensory products to develop and reinforce skills, knowledge and behaviors that enhance quality of life. Such a toy is featured from a company created by a speech pathologist, therapist, and mother that has been in business for over thirty years. These “soft” toys, made mostly with felt, really help kids with sensory issues.…

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DAVENPORT, IOWA – The City of Davenport will observe Christmas Eve & Christmas Day as holidays on Thursday and Friday. A new release lists other hours: All City of Davenport offices and the Public Works Center will be closed. Police Department front desk and records office will be closed. Library Main, Fairmount and Eastern branches will be closed. River’s Edge facility will close at 7:15 p.m. Thursday and will be closed all day on Friday. Vander Veer Conservatory will be closed. Adler Theatre Box Office will be closed Thursday, and Friday. CitiBus service will end after the last trip made…

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DAVENPORT, IOWA – Hy-Vee pharmacists and technicians who take part in the company’s rapid antigen COVID-19 testing will be offered an additional bonus for participating in the public health program. Full-time pharmacists who administer the tests will receive a $500 bonus and part-time pharmacists and technicians who administer the test will receive a $250 bonus, a news release says. This in addition to the $23.3 million in frontline appreciation bonuses that the company has paid out to all retail employees, as well as the company’s upcoming 10% employee bonus on all hours worked during this year’s holiday season Dec. 21,…

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DAVENPORT – Art therapy has proven to be a powerful tool for treating Alzheimer’s disease. More than giving patients something pretty to look at or an exercise to keep them busy, it stimulates the brain. Megan Olsen, Alzheimer’s Association, Iowa Chapter, joins PSL via Zoom to talk about the therapy and an upcoming fundraiser featuring patient artwork called, “Memories In The Making” which is slated for Thursday, November 12. Watch the interview to learn more and enjoy the featured paintings/creations!

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