WASHINGTON DC (September 2, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be visiting two schools in DeWitt and Clinton as part of a “Back to School” tour. On the tour, Rep Loebsack will meet with students, teachers, and administrators to discuss the new programs and activities the schools are offering, as well as what Congress can do to help support the education of our students. Media are invited to attend and must check in at each school’s front office upon arrival.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (September 2, 2019) — Monmouth College's first art exhibition of the academic year brings together photos and poetry to give focus to a current environmental issue.

More than a year out from the 2020 presidential election, we're already starting to see "spoiler" fear-mongering from supporters of America's two largest political parties and their candidates. Will formerly Republican congressman Justin Amash of Michigan run for president as a Libertarian or independent in 2020? How about formerly Republican, formerly Democrat, formerly independent, former Rhode Island governor and US Senator, now Wyoming Libertarian Lincoln Chafee?

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 1, 2019) — Despite finishing with just two hits, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers prevailed with a 4-3 win over the Quad Cities River Bandits on Sunday afternoon at Modern Woodmen Park. Yeison Coca’s two-run single in the third inning proved to be the difference in the ballgame. The River Bandits have lost three straight games and seven of the last eight.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 30, 2019) —

World Migratory Bird Day, 2nd Annual Event

Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution is the 2019 theme for this day dedicated to bird longevity.

​Vendors will gather to discuss when and where these creatures travel and settle.

Q: What’s your back to school message for the new school year?

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 30, 2019) — Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller joined a bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys general from around the country in defending the states’ vital ability to enforce state and federal consumer-protection laws against student-loan servicers.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 30, 2019) — With area students back in the classroom, the Putnam will kick off an all-new lineup of informal learning workshops starting September, with topics ranging from explosive volcanoes to “under-wraps” mummies.

Monthly Explorers and Explorers Jr. youth workshops return Saturday, Sept. 7, with openings for Pre-K through Grade 5, at the Putnam Museum and Science Center. Programs fill up quickly, and pre-registration is required.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 30, 2019) — Within the next few years, our state must find an additional 127,700 workers with post-secondary degrees or credentials.

More skilled workers are the #1 need of Iowa employers. That’s why we established the “Future Ready” goal for 70% of Iowa’s labor force to have education or training beyond high school by 2025.

WASHINGTON DC (August 30, 3019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Senate Aging Committee Ranking Member Bob Casey (D-PA) today wrote to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma and eight external quality-review organizations (EQROs) that audit managed-care organizations (MCOs) regarding the implementation of reforms outlined i

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