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Rock Island rewards workers who live there

Your recent editorial “Consider a residency reward” (July 10) failed to mention one of the major benefits already available to City of Rock Island employees. Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation offers a live-work homebuyer program which encourages employees to live in the community where they work.

Pries vows change

By Hugh Pries | () comments

I read with interest Paul Macek’s letter to the editor extolling the virtues of Mike Walton. (“County Attorney Walton is doing fine,” July 15) Please note that Macek is a long-time Bill Davis associate, long-time Mike Walton friend, long-time Democrat, and long-time criminal defense attorney. Obviously he wants to continue the business-as-usual, let’s-make-a-deal attitude and atmosphere pervading the office.

Bush lifts ban, benefits oil cartels

By John D. Lowe | () comments

President Bush made a big deal out of lifting the presidential ban on offshore drilling, a ban his father put in place, saying it must be done to reduce oil prices and America’s dependency on foreign oil.

Smokers get the short-end of the stick

By Danielle Hilmo | () comments

If smoking is a legal activity, why punish those who partake in that activity? The cigarette taxes already take advantage of our legal habit. Now they want to take away the enjoyment of our recreational activities as well. That’s punishment.

Fair is worth a bit of parking inconvenience

By Richard E. Bracker | () comments

The Mississippi Valley Fair is just around the corner and many good people will be in our area looking for parking. I find it hard to believe that my neighbors can’t put up with six days of inconvenience for the good of Davenport.

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No place in Times for tabloid material

By Muriel Bezlay | () comments

The July 9 paper carried a lengthy article concerning Lara Logan, a CBS reporter. (“Coverage of messy divorce ensnares CBS reporter with ties to Quad-Cities”)

Cyclist lanes needed on Q-C streets

By Jesse Leonard | () comments

I am an avid cyclist here in the Quad-Cities and am disappointed at the lack of bicycle lanes on streets in the metropolitan area.

Pony League thankful to play ball

By Rand Wonio | () comments

Davenport East Pony League thanks the Davenport Parks & Recreation Department and the City of Davenport for promptly repairing our baseball field after the recent flood.

Restore golf course on Credit Island

By Pat Fenelon | () comments

Did I hear that since it costs something to fix Credit Island golf course they are going to just let it die?

Smoke-free keeps the party going

By Dan Clausen, Eldridge | () comments

I am a non-smoker and I think the Iowa smoking ban is a wonderful thing.

Make an effort to save Fejervary

By Shannon Hintermeister, Davenport | () comments

I always wanted to go check out the little zoo to see what we had locally. I decided to make a day out of Fejervary with my son.

Bettendorf youth put on a good show

By Marci Davis, Bettendorf | () comments

I would like to congratulate the teenagers who performed at the Bettendorf bandshell on July 11, for the Bettendorf Parks program. This group of young people provided a wonderful concert which reflected what talented kids can do for their community. Kudos!

Blagojevich cuts would devastate foster care

By Bill Steinhauser | () comments

Gov. Rod Blagojevich is balancing Illinois' budget on the back of the state's most vulnerable citizens: children in foster care. Not only do the governor's cuts eliminate needed increases for foster parents, but they also significantly reduce allocations to fund foster care.

Photo raises safety concerns

By Bill Porter and Stacey Cook | () comments

The Q-C Area section of the July 13 Quad-City Times had an article, “Power of E85,” with a photo of an individual filling a plastic container of fuel located in the plastic- lined bed of his pickup.

Davenport leaders no longer ‘lap dogs’

By Terry J. Bush | () comments

Congratulations to Davenport Mayor Bill Gluba and the city council. The article in the July 12 Quad-City Times about the value of the Davenport gaming license was very enlightening. (“Davenport gaming license valued at $169M”)

River Bandits know how to throw a birthday party

By Karen Peache�©, Davenport | () comments

Picture this: 12 boys celebrating a 10-year-old’s birthday on a lovely summer night. One by one they arrive at the newly improved, gorgeous ballpark. Children, noisy and hyper, are greeted by professional, caring and friendly staff members. Wristbands are given to the children to enjoy activities galore. Delicious ballpark treats are delivered to our special party table for parents and children alike.