18 Oct 2019

Judiciary Committee Advances Plan to Restore Access to Justice for US Victims of Terrorism

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (October 18, 2019) — The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced bipartisan legislation to ensure American victims of international terrorism can seek justice in US courts. The legislation builds upon the 1992 Anti-Terrorism Act authored by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) and responds to the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) shameful restriction on humanitarian aid in its effort to thwart accountability for supporting acts of terrorism.

18 Oct 2019

Churches United Pleased to Announce Return of Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

By Betsy Vanausdeln

BETTENDORF, IOWA (October 18, 2019) — Since 2009, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train has come to Davenport, Iowa with their decorated train spreading holiday cheer while helping many in need of food. Churches United has been the proud recipients of the donations coming from the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, collecting non-perishable, non-expired food items for their 24 food pantries, 3 hot meal sites, and domestic-violence shelter at this event. The community will have more to see as Church

18 Oct 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the Need to Lower Prescription-Drug Costs

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (October 17, 2019) — Prepared remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee, from the Senate Floor:

 

I come to the floor today to speak about lowering the cost of prescription drugs for America’s seniors.

18 Oct 2019

Quad Cities BaQuad Cities Ballet Folklorico (QCBF) 2019 Mexican Fiesta XI Dance Recital

By Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico

 

18 Oct 2019

Saturday is October Big Day for Birders Worldwide!

By The Birding Wire

 

18 Oct 2019

Paint a Pumpkin with Your Family

By Quad City Botanical Center

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 18, 2019) — On Sunday, October 20, 1-3PM, celebrate Halloween and the fall harvest at the Botanical Center. Show off your costume, compete in races and paint a pumpkin to take home.

One pumpkin per family please, while supplies last.

Painted Pumpkins is part of our month-long programming called Pumpkin Extravaganza.

18 Oct 2019

IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union (IHMVCU) Hosts Free Community Shred Day on October 26

By Amy Orr

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.

17 Oct 2019

USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States

By USDA Office of Communications

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

17 Oct 2019

Conservation and Public Health Groups Applaud Iowa Health Board’s Endorsement of Outdoor Trust Fund

By Angelisa Belden

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.

17 Oct 2019

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate to Conduct Iowa Youth Straw Poll for Presidential, Congressional Races on October 29

By Kevin Hall

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. 

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