Unless there's some dramatic change in the political landscape over the next month or so, I believe that the US House of Representatives will impeach President Donald Trump. Unless there's some dramatic change in the political landscape between now and Trump's trial in the US Senate, I don't believe the Senate will vote, by the necessary 2/3 majority, to convict him. Taken together, those two outcomes constitute a bad thing. Here's why:

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 15, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced the formation of the Governor’s FOCUS Committee on Criminal Justice Reform (Fueling Ongoing Collaboration and Uncovering Solutions). The working group will build on the governor’s efforts over the last year to reduce criminal behavior and afford individuals a second chance.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 14, 2019) — The Quad City Storm will be auctioning twelve specialty jerseys this season and giving 100% of the net proceeds to non-profits in the Quad City Area. In the inaugural season, the Storm auctioned off five specialty jerseys that resulted in a majority of the over $170,000 that was given back to local non-profits. The Storm were awarded the SPHL’s Wanda Amos Community Service Award for their commitment to the community.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 14, 2019) — A Quad-City favorite returns to the Figge Art Museum this fall. Artist Rose Frantzen’s nationally-celebrated Portrait of Maquoketa will be on view in the Figge’s third-floor gallery beginning Saturday, October 19.

 

DUBUQUE, IOWA (October 11, 2019) — University of Dubuque Heritage Center continues its seventh annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series with Hiplet Ballerinas at 7:30PM, Friday, November 15, in John and Alice Butler Hall.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 11, 2019) — Fire and police departments and other public agencies can get a break on the cost of a life-saving drug that counteracts opioid-overdoses.

On October 9, Pacific Gas and Electric began shutting down power to about 750,000 customers (affecting as many as 2 million people) in California. The company claims the shutdowns are necessary to reduce the risk that its power-lines and other infrastructure will cause wildfires like last year's Camp Fire, which killed 85 people and and caused $16.5 billion in damage.

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (October 11, 2019) — According to the 2013-2017 US Census estimate, 7% of people under 65 years of age living in Scott County have a disability. Scott County has recently installed seven wheelchair charging stations in various locations to make its facilities even more accessible for visitors in battery-powered wheelchairs or scooters. The charging stations have been installed at the Scott County Courthouse, Scott County Administrative Center, Scott County Park Pool, and Am

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 11, 2019) — With more than 120 million people across North America not possessing updated estate-plans, Governor Kim Reynolds has joined the Mid-Iowa Planned Giving Council and Planned Giving Councils across the state to encourage all Iowans to seek the help of a trusted financial planner to create or review their will.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 11, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds will make an announcement regarding criminal-justice reform during her remarks at the NAACP’s 7th Annual Iowa Summit on Justice and Disparities in Ankeny on Tuesday, October 15. Next week’s announcement will build on her efforts over the last year to reduce criminal behavior and afford individuals a second chance.

Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend.  

 

Tuesday October 15, 2019

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