14 Nov 2019

Budget Deficit Increases 34% in October

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (November 13, 2019) — The Department of Treasury today announced that the deficit in October was $134 billion — a 34-percent increase from October 2018. The following is a statement from Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget:

14 Nov 2019

QCSO to Transform River Center/Adler Theatre for Disney/Pixar's Coco™ in Concert

By Quad City Symphony Orchestra

 

14 Nov 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on The Survivors’ Bill of Rights in the States Act of 2019

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 13, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on The Survivors’ Bill of Rights in the States Act of 2019:

 

I recently introduced S2770, known as The Survivors’ Bill of Rights in the States Act of 2019, with Sens [Jeanne] Shaheen and [Thom] Tillis.

This measure is a companion to what Representative [Jackie] Speier developed and introduced in the other chamber.

13 Nov 2019

News from The German-American Heritage Center (GAHC)

By German American Heritage Center

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 13, 2019) — 

Sweet and Savory Saturdays, November 16 @ 11AM-1PM: Bake Me A Cake

Join us at the GAHC on Sweet and Savory Saturdays in November from 11AM-1PM for a selection of pop-up vendors brightening up our gift shop with their delicious goods!

13 Nov 2019

EPA Announces Availability of $1.2 Million in Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreements

By LaTonya Sanders

LENEXA, KANSAS (November 13, 2019) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of $1.2 million for Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreements. These funds will be distributed to 10 community-based organizations that work to address environmental-justice issues nationwide.

13 Nov 2019

Pork Producer Empowers Young Superheroes to Combat Hunger

By Allyson Ladd

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 13, 2019) — Iowa Select Farms and the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation are continuing to reduce childhood hunger in Iowa with the Power Snack(tm) program. This year, food insecure children across Iowa will receive Pork Sticks in addition to existing Power Snack coupons for deli ham and whole wheat bread.

13 Nov 2019

Washington Should Pursue Clean Appropriations Bill

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (November 13, 2019) — Senior appropriators confirmed yesterday their plan to pass a second continuing resolution for fiscal year 2020, extending the deadline to pass appropriations bills from November 21 to December 20, 2019. The following is a statement from Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible F

13 Nov 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack Introduces Resolution Honoring the Importance of School Psychologists

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (November 13, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack recently introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize the week of November 11-15, 2019 as National School Psychology Week. HR692 honors the work of school psychologists as an integral part of the dedicated team of professionals working in our schools to ensure every student has the opportunity to achieve academic success and reach their full potential.

13 Nov 2019

Central College Hosts Midwest Sports-Analytics Meeting

By Jeff Bersch

PELLA, IOWA (November 13, 2019) — A data-analyst and coordinator with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings will be one of three keynote speakers Central College will bring campus for the fourth annual Midwest Sports Analytics Meeting set for Saturday, November 23, in the Maytag Student Center.

13 Nov 2019

QC Storm Creates Unique Fundraiser To Raise Money For Local Cancer Center

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 13, 2019) — Known for raising money for their community, the Quad City Storm is giving fundraising a new twist. For years, sports teams have sold names on cancer jerseys to honor those who have fought cancer. But the Storm decided to take this opportunity to a new level and sell 1365 names so that every jersey is unique. If all names are sold, the Storm will have raised over $27,000 before one jersey is sold!

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