DES MOINES, IOWA (October 7, 2019) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces the appointment of Scott County Auditor Roxanna Moritz to his new 14-member, bipartisan Auditors’ Working Group. The group will work with Sec Pate’s office to assist in the administration of elections and sharing of best practices.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 7, 2019) — Dress up your little ghosts and goblins for our annual Not So Scary Halloween Walk on October 11 and 25 — both Fridays — 6:30-8:30PM. Bring your flashlights and explore the nooks and crannies of the Sun Garden — search for spiders, bats, jack-o-lanterns, and toads as you wander down the darkened pathways.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 7, 2019) — With the cost of a life-saving transplant often exceeding $800,000, most transplant families are unable to shoulder that financial burden. The Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) is a national 501(c)3 charity dedicated to organizing and guiding communities in raising funds for transplant-related expenses.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 7, 2019) — State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald received the Boyles/Alter Distinguished Service Award on October 7 from the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST). NAST presents this award to a dedicated and committed public servant whose outstanding career in government has provided a respected voice for NAST at all levels of state government.