In Davenport, the rising costs mean 25% of the libraries annual budget, or about $125,000, is allocated annually just for the purchase of e-books and audiobooks, Assistant Director Lexie Reiling said.

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At the top of Rene Gellerman's resume is her role as CEO of United Way Quad Cities. Now that her very first children's book is available for sale, she can add published author to the list. The ...