04 Nov 2019

The Arab Spring is Topic of Monmouth College Talk on November 7 by Former US Diplomat

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 4, 2019) — In the early part of this decade, a series of anti-government protests, uprisings, and armed rebellions spread across much of the Islamic world and came to be known as the Arab Spring.

A former member of the US foreign service who's written a highly-acclaimed book on the Arab Spring will help make sense of the events from an American perspective during a November 7 talk at Monmouth College.

04 Nov 2019

2019 Marigold Resources Quad City Open

By Josh Paul

ELDRIDGE, IOWA (November 4, 2019) — Who says racquetball is on the decline?

A record 72 racquetball players from eight states will participate in this weekend's Marigold Resources Quad City Open racquetball tournament in Eldridge, Iowa. A full bracket of 16 players will be competing for the 1st-place $1,000 prize in the International Racquetball Tour (IRT) Pro division, including two players ranked in the top 50 in the world.

04 Nov 2019

Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) Issues New Income Withholding Tax Tables for 2020

By John Fuller

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 4, 2019) — The Iowa Department of Revenue is issuing updated income-tax withholding tables for 2020 to continue to align Iowa withholding with recent changes in state tax-laws.

For individuals, this means that employers will be reducing the amount of Iowa tax withheld from employees' paychecks, beginning January 1, 2020, increasing take-home wages for individuals.

04 Nov 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Governor’s FOCUS Committee on Criminal-Justice Reform Members

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 4, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the members of the Governor’s FOCUS Committee on Criminal Justice Reform (Fueling Ongoing Collaboration and Uncovering Solutions). Their first meeting will be held on Thursday, November 7.

04 Nov 2019

"A Christmas Carol" to Come to Life at University of Dubuque

By Stacey Ortman

 

DUBUQUE, IOWA (November 4, 2019) — University of Dubuque Heritage Center continues its 2019-2020 Live at Heritage Center Family Series with child-friendly edition of A Christmas Carol, performed by Virginia Repertory Theatre, at 2PM, Sunday, December 8, in John and Alice Butler Hall.

01 Nov 2019

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Announces OneUSDA Internship Program for Summer 2020

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (November 1, 2019) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the “OneUSDA Internship” opportunity for Summer 2020. As part of the Federal Pathways Program, the OneUSDA Internship Program will provide students a way to explore serving their country through a career in government while gaining work experience in agriculture, natural resources, rural development, and other career fields.

01 Nov 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Completes 2019’s 99 County Tour

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 1, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds completed her 99 county tour across the state of Iowa. The 99 county tour presents a unique opportunity to visit with families, farmers, small-business owners, employees, community stakeholders, and members of the media in all corners of the state. These conversations spark ideas, and more importantly action. 

01 Nov 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Sudan Must Answer to Victims for Supporting Terrorism before Sanctions are Lifted

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 1, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley urged the administration to put victims of international terrorism first during sanctions-negotiations by securing a commitment from Sudan to compensate for its prior support of terrorism that has killed and injured Americans serving abroad.

01 Nov 2019

Happy Joe's Kids Foundation Ladies Luncheon and Boutique Vendor Show

By Kristel Ersan

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 1, 2019) — Happy Joe's Annual Ladies Lunch and Boutique Vendor Show is Friday, November 8, at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. Doors open at 10AM for the shopping boutique, followed by lunch and our guest-speakers, including AEA Special Ed Consultant Deb Meyne, North Scott (NS) High School Principal Shane Knoch, NS Junior High Teacher Jodie Brotherton, and NS Parent Lindsay Henningsen.

01 Nov 2019

American Prospect Essay Competition to Engage High School Students on How to Create a More Inclusive Economy

By Jonathan Guyer

WASHINGTON DC (November 1, 2019) — The American Prospect magazine, in partnership with Omidyar Network, announces the first annual American Prospect Essay Contest.

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