Bettendorf hosting National Grange convention in November [Video]

The National Grange is the oldest agricultural fraternity and rural service organization in the U.S. It’s holding its 158th annual conference and legislative session at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State Street in Bettendorf, on November 12-16.

Over 400 elected officers, delegates and Grange members are expected to attend the convention, which sets and confirms the group’s national legislative policies. The convention serves as a major networking, educational and social event for members nationwide.

Many convention events are designed for members, but other events are open to the public. The Grange Showcase in the Concourse and Iowa Room of the Convention Center will feature the work of the Midwest Host Region states and National Grange contest entries from around the country. It will highlight the work the National Grange has completed, including partnerships with Rural Minds, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, the Federal Communications Commission, and the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, …