Month: August 2012

Time working against efforts to save school

Posted on August 24th, 2012 10:13 am The group that hopes to save the iconic and long-deteriorating Forest Grove School in Bettendorf is feeling a sense of urgency to get the building stabilized before winter so the structure doesn’t collapse. To find out more, go to: qctimes.com

Take a Trip Through History

An Exhibit of Images Since 1879 Posted on August 24th, 2012 8:36 am Presented by the North of Grand Neighborhood Association Sept. 3rd through Sept. 28th Scottish Rite Park Art Gallery, located at 2909 Woodland Avenue Public hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The North of Grand Neighborhood is researching the people, infrastructure, businesses and churches… Read more »

Downtown jewels

Summit attendees tour Eagles on Blondeau, historic Hotel Iowa during first day of statewide event Posted on August 23rd, 2012 1:53 pm To find out more, go to: www.dailygate.com

Paramount Theatre restoration in home stretch

Contractors now estimate the $34.7 million restoration project is 85 percent complete. Posted on August 23rd, 2012 1:52 pm To find out more, go to: thegazette.com

Preservation at its Best Nominations Now Being Accepted

Deadline September 4, 2012 Posted by CC on August 18th, 2012 8:00 am Preservation at its Best Nominations are now being accepted! Please share with everyone and anyone who has a Preservation success story from the last year! Each year, Preservation Iowa, in partnership with the Iowa Gaming Association, seeks to honor individuals, organizations, projects,… Read more »