DES MOINES, IOWA (October 10, 2019) — State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald announced the results of his most recent Invest in Iowa online auction; $100 million will be deposited in 37 financial institutions across the state as a result of the October 8 auction. The state will receive an average rate of return of 1.80% on these six-month certificates of deposit. "The demand for money was high with the highest total amount of bids since October 2018," Fitzgerald said.

PELLA, IOWA (October 10, 2019) — 49 Central College students took part in a concert by the A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers on Sept. 28 in Douwstra Auditorium as part of Homecoming 2019 festivities.

Katherine Hurlbut of Muscatine (52761)

Elizabeth Hurlbut of Muscatine (52761)

WEST BRANCH, IOWA (October 9, 2019) — Alliant Energy, Trees Forever and West Branch FFA students are joining together on Wednesday, October 16, for a hands-on lesson about trees and the environment. The community received a grant from Alliant Energy's Iowa energy company and Trees Forever to fund the $5,000 project and plant 41 street trees in West Branch.

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 9, 2019) —

WAPELLO — Visit Wapello Fire Department

WHO: Representative Dave Loebsack; Damon More, Fire Chief

WHAT: Rep Loebsack will visit the Wapello Fire Department and speak with the Chief and other firefighters about the recent grant they received from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase air packs.