WASHINGTON DC (November 15, 2019) — The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget is now accepting submissions for our new Fiscal Fallout Contest, where students are given the opportunity to put a human face on the consequences of high and rising federal debt. The winner will receive $5,000.

Enter Our Fiscal Fallout Contest Here

 

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 15, 2019) — Mariela Shaker ('15) returned to campus Thursday to once again share her story at a convocation for first-year students in Monmouth College's "Introduction to Liberal Arts" course.

WASHINGTON DC (November 15, 2019) — Statement for the record by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley on Iowan’s remains coming home after 76 years:

 

Mr President, I rise today to pay tribute to a fallen soldier from Iowa, Private Channing Robert Whitaker. After 76 years, this Marine is finally coming home.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 15, 2019) — The following students graduated with a Bachelor of Science, General Science degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's main campus in Davenport, Iowa on October 25, 2019.

Edward Casper of Davenport, Iowa, graduated with a Bachelor of Science, General Science degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic's main campus in Davenport, Iowa on October 25, 2019.

Q: Why is November celebrated as National Adoption Month?

A: As the saying goes, home is where the heart is. For many Americans, the nation’s Thanksgiving holiday is a national homecoming that brings friends and families together from near and far on the fourth Thursday of November. Gathering with loved ones under one roof is a gift that should never be taken for granted.

 

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 15, 2019) — The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their new "Pushing the Limits" World Tour to Moline at the TaxSlayer Center on March 22 at 2PM. Globetrotters' fans will experience even bigger moments and memories, including a live world record attempt at each game. Plus, many markets will feature a glow in the dark performance. 

HAWARDEN, IOWA (November 15, 2019) — US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey today announced USDA has invested $7.2 million in high-speed broadband-infrastructure that will create or improve rural e-Connectivity for rural households and farms in Iowa and South Dakota.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 14, 2019) — Students from 17 area high schools joined at River Bend Foodbank to celebrate their accomplishments over the past 6 weeks. This year, students provided 568,317 meals to help feed the hungry in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 14, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits announced the addition of Paul Kleinhans-Schulz as the team’s new Assistant General Manager on Thursday afternoon. Kleinhans-Schulz spent the 2019 baseball season serving in the same role for the Fort Myers Miracle.

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (November 14, 2019) — Don't miss this chance to speak with school board members, superintendents, and expert practitioners from across the state and nation — including Education and Creativity Expert, Sir Ken Robinson.

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