Many people gathered Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 30, to check out the Bettendorf Public Library’s new outreach vehicle, called BettConnect.

In an unanimous vote, the council approved a $174,898.51 agreement with Moetivations for PRN dispatcher service. It will last six months and provide two full-time dispatchers. The police department is in the process of hiring two people to bring the total number of dispatchers to 10, the process takes four to five months. The short term agreement will provide temporary assistance to the current 8 dispatchers.

The Center, 1411 Brady St., Davenport, is seeking public help to respond to two separate acts of vandalism that have caused extensive damage to their HVAC system, electrical infrastructure and roof.

The Galva Arts Council has been selected again for the Music Policy Resilience Network (MPRN), to turn the region’s success with live music into lasting cultural, educational and economic opportunity.

Real Women Have Curves continues at Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 - 35th Avenue in Moline, Friday and Saturday October 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 4 at 3:00 p.m.

The musical “Spring Awakening” – to open in downtown Rock Island Oct. 9 – is already freighted with lots of emotion, and heavy topics. The Center for Living Arts is bringing more weight to it.

This week, focus on the everyday habits that can help you feel your best at any age. Discover how movement, nutritious foods, a positive mindset, meaningful relationships, mental stimulation, and preventive care can support your physical and emotional well-being as you grow older.

Dennis Lei watched the recent summit between Chinese president Xi Jinping and U.S. president Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. with keen interest.