18 Sep 2019

“Chasing Coral” Film-Screening to Be Held at University of Dubuque

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (September 18, 2019) — A free screening of Chasing Coral will be shown at 7PM on Thursday, September 26, in Hadley Auditorium, Jackaline Baldwin Dunlap Technology Center on the University of Dubuque campus. Doors open at 6:30PM.

The screening is open to the public. It is sponsored by the UD Web of Life student group, which aims to help raise awareness of environmental problems and solutions.

18 Sep 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Presses Labor Nominee to Commit to Whistleblower Protections if Confirmed

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (September 18, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley sent a letter to Secretary of Labor nominee Eugene Scalia seeking assurance that if confirmed, he will enforce whistleblower protections to the fullest extent of the law.

18 Sep 2019

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Swears In USDA’s Rural Development Deputy Under-Secretary Donald “DJ” LaVoy

By USDA Office of Communications

 

WASHINGTON DC (September 17, 2019) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today administered the oath of office to swear in Donald “DJ” LaVoy to serve as the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development Deputy Under-Secretary.

18 Sep 2019

University of Iowa Welcomes Record-Setting Class of 2023

By Rick Klatt

 

IOWA CITY, IA (September 17, 2019) — The University of Iowa recently welcomed the most academically-accomplished class in its 172-year history.

18 Sep 2019

Local University of Iowa Students are Adding to the Game-Day Experience at Kinnick Stadium as Members of the Hawkeye Marching Band

By Rick Klatt

 

IOWA CITY, IOWA (September 17, 2019) — 260 current University of Iowa students are members of the 2019 Hawkeye Marching Band, one of the "top ten college marching bands in the nation," according to CNN Headline News and one of the Big Ten Conference's marching bands whose halftime show is "worth the watch," according to Sports Illustrated.

18 Sep 2019

Swedish Author Ola Larsmo to Visit Augustana College on US Book Tour for Novel "Swede Hollow" — 7PM, Saturday, October 12, 2019

By Heather Skinner
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 18, 2019) — Swedish author Ola Larsmo will be at Augustana College on Saturday, October 12 at 7PM to deliver the Swenson Center's annual O Fritiof Ander Lecture in Immigration History and sign copies of his new novel, Swede Hollow — an award-winning and best-selling epic family history that grittily depicts the darker side of Swedish immigrant li
18 Sep 2019

Sen Elizabeth Warren's Higher Education Plan, Explained

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (September 17, 2019) — In April, 2020 presidential candidate Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) unveiled a plan for “universal free public college and cancellation of student loan debt.” The plan would eliminate tuition at public two-year and four-year colleges, expand and increase Pell

17 Sep 2019

Judicial Nominating Commission Begins Process to Select Nominees for Iowa Court of Appeals

By Iowa Judicial Branch

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 17, 2019) — The State Judicial Nominating Commission, which is responsible for selecting nominees for appointment to the Iowa Court of Appeals, announced today it will begin accepting applications for the vacancy that will occur when Judge Amanda Potterfield retires December 25, 2019. The Commission received notice of the vacancy from Governor Reynolds on September 3, 2019.

17 Sep 2019

The Moline Foundation Announces Grant Deadline

By Joy Boruff

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 10, 2019) — A grants submission deadline has been announced by The Moline Foundation, a community foundation located in Moline, Illinois. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply if they serve the citizens of Moline, Illinois and the surrounding area.

Any non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, including those who have never received funding from The Moline Foundation in the past, is welcome to apply.

17 Sep 2019

Upper Iowa University Announces Summer 2019 Dean's List

By Mike Van Sickle

FAYETTE, IOWA (September 17, 2019) — Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2019 Summer Session. To be recognized, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student.

The honored students include:

Bettendorf, IA — Leah Hahn, a Elementary Education major;

Davenport, IA — Breanna Remaly, a Elementary Education major;

Davenport, IA — Jerod Samuelson, a All Social Science major;

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