WASHINGTON DC (October 15, 2019) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement in support of President Donald J.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (October 15, 2019) — The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is reminding local governments, taxing-bodies, non-profits, and houses of worship that the deadline to apply for federal public assistance is October 19. Because October 19 is a Saturday, IEMA is encouraging applicants to complete the process by Friday, October 18. To apply for assistance, each organization must complete and submit a 

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

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