29 Sep 2019

Learn How to Establish Pollinator Habitat

By Jeff Jensen

MARION, IOWA (September 27, 2019) — Trees Forever and partners are “creating a buzz” this fall through a series of field days and tours teaching the public about the needs of pollinators and establishing high-quality pollinator habitat. 

 

Upcoming Creating a Buzz Field Days:

 

When: 

 

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

4-6PM

(registration at 3:30)

 

Where to Meet:

 

2015 100th St

27 Sep 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Calls for Immediate Action on Three HHS OIG Reports That Raise Concerns about NIH Research Oversight

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (September 27, 2019) — On the heels of a hearing he chaired on the subject, Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley released the following statement regarding three recently-released reports from the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) that highlight significant concerns about the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

27 Sep 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 27, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, September 30–Sunday, October 6, 2019.

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Monday, September 30

Gov Reynolds holds Executive Council Meeting

Robert D Ray Conference Room 

Governor’s Office

Iowa State Capitol

10AM

 

27 Sep 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Dick Durbin Praise Full-Funding of Landmark Criminal-Justice Law

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (September 27, 2019) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) issued the following statement after the Senate Appropriations Committee this week unanimously approved $75 million in funding for programs established under the First Step Act, which was shepherded into law by Sens Grassley and Durbin last year.

27 Sep 2019

Upper Iowa University Homecoming Grand Marshals Come from a Family of Peacocks

By Karl Easttorp

 

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 27, 2019) — A pair of Peacock alumni, who combined to teach over 60 years following their college graduation, have been named the Upper Iowa University "Tie Dye and Tailfeathers" Homecoming Parade grand marshals. Al ('56) and Jan ('64) (Mork) Seabrooke of Elgin, Iowa, will lead the annual Homecoming parade in downtown Fayette at noon on Saturday, October 5.

27 Sep 2019

Monmouth College Student Groups to Hold Pink Pumpkin Run October 5 to Support Fight against Breast Cancer

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 27, 2019) — Three Monmouth College student organizations are coming together to stage the inaugural Pink Pumpkin Run, an event to help the fight against breast cancer.

27 Sep 2019

Department of Transportation Overhauls Century-Old Rule

By Mike Reynard

WASHINGTON DC (September 27, 2019) – The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published an updated federal rule to give states more flexibility and choice in which products or services can be used on federally-funded highway projects. The change is intended to improve safety and increase efficiency while saving tax-payer dollars.

27 Sep 2019

Compeer Financial's Fund for Rural America Grant to Support Local Agriculture Projects at Monmouth's Central Intermediate School

By Duane Bonifer

 

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 26, 2019) — A grant from Compeer Financial's Fund for Rural America will help area school children develop a deeper understanding of local agriculture and its application to place.

Compeer Financial's Fund for Rural America has awarded a $10,000 grant for place-based agricultural-education to the Rural Schools Collaborative and Monmouth College.

27 Sep 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Presses Influential Universities on Freedom of Speech Concerns

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (September 27, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley sent letters to the presidents of Duke University, Harvard University, Sarah Lawrence College, and Villanova University seeking information on the current culture of academic freedom on their campuses.

27 Sep 2019

Monsters Take Over Scarecrow Shenanigans at the Family Museum

By Elly Gerdts

 

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 26, 2019) — Monsters are invading the Family Museum! Enjoy favorite activities like pumpkin-painting, glow-room activities, PLUS new activities: Mini Monster Mittens, FrankenScience, a monster zoo, Monsters Inc-inspired performances by the Family Museum Dance Company, and much more! Sunday, October 20, 2019, 12– 5PM. $9 for general admission; Family Museum members are free.

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