MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 18, 2019) — IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union (IHMVCU) is hosting a free, open-to-the-public Community Shred Day on Saturday, October 26, 9AM–12PM at its headquarters, 2500 River Drive in Moline.

Quad Citians are invited to bring personal documents, up to three boxes, for secure, onsite shredding. A mobile shred unit will be on hand to destroy documents on site. Items with staples and paperclips can also be shredded.

WASHINGTON DC (October 16, 2019) — Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Donald “DJ” LaVoy today announced that USDA is 

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 16, 2019) — Numerous conservation and public health groups in Iowa are applauding the Iowa State Board of Health’s recent resolution endorsing the implementation of a three-eighth cent sales-tax increase to fund the Iowa Natural Resource and Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, or IWILL.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 16, 2019) — Thousands of students will vote for their preferred candidates for President,  Senate, and House during Secretary of State Paul Pate’s Iowa Youth Straw Poll on Tuesday, October 29. This will be the first Iowa Youth Straw Poll since a change in Iowa law that allows 17-year-olds to register to vote and participate in primary elections. Next year, they can vote in the Iowa Caucuses and the June primary if they will be 18 by November 3, 2020. 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 16, 2019) — 

Pickles and Canned Goodies

Being a German American Heritage Center & Museum, it wouldn't be right if we didnt have pickles and other goods fully stocked in our gift shop. Stop by the Museum and pick up your favorite German goodie today!

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 16, 2019) — Miss Mississippi Crown Scholarship Organization officials announced today the revival of the Miss Mississippi Crown Competition will be held on October 27 at 4PM. The Miss Mississippi Crown Scholarship Organization is proud to welcome more than 10 candidates from around the state to the competition, which will take place at the Center for Living Arts West Location in the old Establishment Theatre in Rock Island.

WASHINGTON DC (October 16, 2019) — Senators Ron Johnson (R-WI), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Finance Committee; and Mike Lee (R-UT) sent another letter to Inspector General of the Intelligence Community (ICIG) Michael Atkinson on Wednesday noting that the ICIG’s response to their 

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 16, 2019) — October is National Cyber Security month and State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald is urging Iowans to be vigilant with their personal information online. "Over the years, we have seen many unclaimed-property scams," Fitzgerald warned. "As cyber-criminals become more sophisticated, unclaimed-property solicitations have also become more sophisticated.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (October 16, 2019) — The Quad City Federation of Labor Executive Board has voted to endorse the following candidates in the local Muscatine area elections on November 5, 2019.

These candidates have completed questionnaires and interviews answering questions about working Iowan’s issues. These candidates have demonstrated that they are dedicated to our Brothers and Sisters in Labor.

 

Muscatine School Board: 4-year term

John Dabeet

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 16, 2019) — Apprentices from Quad City Arts Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program are in the final stages of painting four murals on the doors of Davenport’s Freight House. These new panels complement the five panels completed by 2015 Metro Arts apprentices.

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