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.

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.

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

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 1, 2019) — Congratulations to the following students who have made the Rivermont Collegiate First Quarter 2019-2020 Honor Roll!

 

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Headmaster’s List

Kate Austin

Asher Ciaccio

Lily Collins

Griffin Cotton

Hadil El-Geneidy

Abigail Johnson

Vyom Pancholi

Chiara Paul

Lucas Senjem

Selynna Song

 

WASHINGTON DC (November 1, 2019) — This week, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue sits down with Max Armstrong, the acclaimed farm broadcaster and host of “This Week in Agribusiness.”

Max and Secretary Sonny talked about the USDA’s informal motto, “Do Right and Feed Everyone” and how the work of USDA touches the lives of every American.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2019) — Thought-provoking topics and life-long learning for adults and all ages this November. Check them out!

Give some comfort this holiday season! Community Comforts Donation Drive

November 1-30, 2019, All RIPL Locations

BETTENDORF, IOWA (November 1, 2019) — Churches United’s Church Casserole Cook-Off is Saturday, November 2. The event will take place from 4–7PM at Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church (1201 13th St, Moline, IL). Prizes will be awarded in each category: Best Main Dish, Best Dessert, and People’s Choice.

If you'd like to attend the competition, tickets are $15 each for adults; $5 for youth age 6-12. Children 5 and under are admitted free.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (November 1, 2019) — The top students representing Illinois’ colleges and universities will be honored by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois during the annual Student Laureate Convocation at Saturday, 11AM, November 16, at the Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (November 1, 2019) — Hy-Vee announced today it will team up with customers for the seventh consecutive year to fundraise for veterans, active-duty military members, and their families during its annual Hy-Vee Home-Front Round-Up event. The fundraiser will be held from November 1-17 at Hy-Vee’s more than 265 stores across its eight-state region.

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