WASHINGTON DC (January 15, 2020) — A bipartisan group of Senators today renewed calls for significant regulatory or legislative reforms to the H-2B visa program before increasing the annual visa cap.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 16, 2020) — As candidates step up their final campaigning headed into the 2020 Iowa Caucus, Scott County Democrats are hosting their annual Red, White, and Blue dinner on Saturday, January 25, in Bettendorf. Democratic candidates and elected officials are expected to attend and give remarks. Former Governor and First Lady Tom and Christie Vilsack, Representative Dave Loebsack, and Davenport Mayor Mike Matson will be in attendance.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 15, 2020) —

"1989, Revolutions, and the Fall of the Iron Curtain," Saturday, January 25 @ 2PM, General Admission

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 15, 2020) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s partnership with VoteShield sets a model for other states to monitor and protect their voter data. VoteShield is a secure web application that tracks changes to Iowa’s voter rolls and detects and flags anomalies. Iowa was the first state in the country to utilize the system.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 15, 2020) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the White House’s announcement of a trade agreement with China:

“Today, President Trump secured a historic win for the American people. Forging a stronger trade agreement with China puts Iowa farmers, families, and small businesses first. It was an honor to attend the signing ceremony, at the invitation of the President, and witness such an iconic moment.

PORTALES, NEW MEXICO (January 15 2020) — Kelsey Walker of Davenport, Iowa (52803), has been named to the Eastern New Mexico University Dean's List for the fall 2019 semester.

To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours with a GPA of 3.25 or greater.

ENMU offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degree options. Courses are offered on campus and online.

JOHNSTON, IOWA (January 15, 2020) — IPTV Presents Conversations with Presidential Candidates Hosted by DMACC continues Saturday, January 18 at 11:45AM at the Building 6 auditorium at DMACC's Ankeny campus with Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 15, 2020) — The Moline Foundation is one month away from the 2020 scholarship deadline.

"The streamlined 2020 application process allows students the ability to apply for multiple scholarships, utilizing one comprehensive essay," commented Paul Plagenz, President/CEO of The Moline Foundation.

The simlified application form requires:

WASHINGTON DC (January 15, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley today attended a White House signing ceremony for Phase One of a trade deal between the United States and China.

NOTRE DAME, INDIANA (January 15, 2020) — The following students have been named to the Saint Mary's College Dean's List for the 2019 fall semester:

HOMETOWN, STATE; ZIP CODE, NAME

Eldridge, IA 52748, Elizabeth Ferry Long Grove, IA 52756, Carmen Bauer

To earn this academic honor at Saint Mary's, a student must achieve a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have a minimum of 12 graded credit hours, no incompletes, and no grades lower than a C.

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