26 Dec 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Let's Break Silence and Talk about Mental Health on the Farm

By Grassley Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 26, 2019) — As this year nears its end, the Grassley family is grateful for another fall harvest. Like other family farms across Iowa, our three-generation farming operation experiences many of the uncertainties blanketing our profession.

For starters, our livelihoods are at the mercy of Mother Nature.

26 Dec 2019

Ring In New Year's At Winter Nights Winter Lights

By Quad City Botanical Center

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (December 26, 2019) — Celebrate the end of 2019 as you give 2020 an early welcome at this New Year's Eve event. The updated format for this New Year's Eve event at the Botanical Center includes a cash bar with champagne and roses available to purchase for your sweetheart. There is no RSVP required and access to the bar is included in the general admission fee.

24 Dec 2019

Putnam Youth Workshop Series Returns with a Focus on STEM Themes in 2020

By Kevin Smith

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (December 24, 2019) — The new year will bring new hands-on learning and growth opportunities for area students starting January 4, with the return of the Explorers and Explorers Jr youth workshops at the Putnam.

24 Dec 2019

Spending Package Could Add $500 Billion to Debt

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (December 24, 2019) — As lawmakers quickly approach the December 21 deadline for government funding, they are eyeing a deal to cut taxes and add $500 billion to the debt over the next decade.

24 Dec 2019

Quad City Arts/Art @ the Airport Exhibition/New Exhibit

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 24, 2019) — Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport presents Emily Fitzpatrick’s landscape paintings, Kelly Schnell’s acrylic paintings, and Colleen Curry’s mixed-media fiber art. All three women are from Iowa. The exhibit is from January 3-March 3, 2020, at the Quad City International Airport Gallery, 2200 69th Ave, Moline, Illinois.

24 Dec 2019

The Libertarian Party of Iowa (LPIA) to Host Libertarian Presidential Forum

By Joseph Howe

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 24, 2019) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa (LPIA) will host its first-ever Presidential Candidate Forum at its annual State Convention. The convention will feature keynote speaker, former United States Senator, and Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee, Greene County Attorney Thomas Laehn, and Libertarian National Committee Representative Joshua Smith — all registered Libertarians.

23 Dec 2019

Madison Harbour of Davenport, Iowa, Among Thirty-Four University of Wisconsin-Platteville Students Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi

By Merit Pages

PLATTEVILLE, WISCONSIN (December 23, 2019) — Thirty-four University of Wisconsin-Platteville students were recently inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, an honor society that recognizes academic achievement of top students in all majors.

Selection of students is made on the basis of academic achievement supported by good character and is designed to promote academic excellence in higher education and recognize outstanding achievements.

23 Dec 2019

War Is Over If You Want It: Pointers for Spreading Some Christmas Cheer

By John W Whitehead

“And so this is Christmas And what have we done Another year over A new one just begun. And so happy Christmas We hope you have fun The near and the dear one The old and the young. A very Merry Christmas And a happy new year Let's hope it's a good one Without any fear. War is over, if you want it War is over now.” ― John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

23 Dec 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Nominates 50 Iowa Students to the US Service Academies

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (December 23, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley has nominated 50 Iowa students to be considered for appointments to the US service academies.

“These young Iowans who want to enter the academies and serve our country are a remarkable reflection on our state. Their accomplishments, leadership and desire to serve are exceptional, and signal continued excellence in the US armed forces,” Sen Grassley said.

23 Dec 2019

Rhonda Lundgren of Geneseo, Illinois, Receives University of Nebraska-Lincoln Degree

By Sean Hagewood

 

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA (December 23, 2019) — Rhonda Sue Lundgren of Geneseo was among 1,404 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during winter commencement exercises December 20 and 21.

Lundgren earned a Master of Business Administration from the Office of Graduate Studies.

The December graduates are from 49 countries, 36 states, and more than 150 Nebraska communities.

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