26 Nov 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Extends Harvest and Propane Proclamations

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 26, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds extended two proclamations relating to the transportation of grain and the hours of service for the delivery of propane. 

The governor signed a proclamation extending her September 30, 2019, proclamation that allowed vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage, and stover to be overweight (not exceeding 90,000 pounds gross-weight) without a permit, for the duration of this proclamation.

26 Nov 2019

Ballet Quad Cities December Kick-Off

By Ballet Quad Cities

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (November 26, 2019) — Do you want to expand the impact of professional dance this Giving Tuesday? Share with your friends why you support our local, professional ballet!

There are multiple ways to expand the impact of professional dance on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

26 Nov 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Celebrates Iowa Turkey Industry, Pardoning Two Turkeys

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 26, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds pardoned two turkeys at Terrace Hill in Des Moines, continuing a longstanding Thanksgiving tradition celebrating Iowa’s Turkey Industry. Benjamin and Franklin will move from Ponderosa farm to Living History Farms in Urbandale. 

26 Nov 2019

Achieving an Accessible Future with an IAble Savings Plan

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 26, 2019) — State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald is celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities this December 3. "This year's motto for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is The Future is Accessible, which fits in perfectly with our goal for the IAble savings plan. An accessible future is always our goal with IAble," Fitzgerald said. "IAble is a tax-advantaged savings plan for individuals with disabilities.

26 Nov 2019

Trump Sentences Accused War Criminals to Death

By Thomas L Knapp

On November 15, US president Donald Trump pardoned two US Army officers accused of war crimes (one convicted, the other awaiting trial).

26 Nov 2019

Visit Quad Cities Releases Findings from Recent Surveys

By Jessica Waytenick

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 26, 2019) — Visit Quad Cities, the region's official Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO), initiated a destination master planning project for the Quad Cities regional destination with Resonance, a global leader in tourism, economic development, place strategy, and real-estate development.

26 Nov 2019

College's Annual "Christmas at Monmouth" Event to be Held December 7 in Dahl Chapel

By Duane Bonifer

 

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (November 26, 2019) — This year's "Christmas at Monmouth" event will once again be a full celebration of the holiday, with a Christmas service being held in the midst of the traditional concert featuring many of the College's musical ensembles.

25 Nov 2019

Keep Iowa Beautiful to Award Scholarships

By Kevin Techau

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (November 25, 2019) — Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) will award three $1,000 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors in 2020 who plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university.

The scholarships are in honor of three pioneers in KIB's 20-year history:

25 Nov 2019

Don’t Just Give Thanks. Pay Your Blessings Forward

By John W Whitehead

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” — John F Kennedy

25 Nov 2019

Emily Kulhanek of Davenport, Iowa, Receives Iowa State University College of Human Sciences Scholarship for Fall 2019 to Support Unpaid Career-Experience

By Carole A Custer

 

AMES, IOWA (November 25, 2019) — Emily Kulhanek of Davenport, Iowa (52807), who is majoring in Elementary Education, received the Faltinson-Anderson Family Scholarship for the Fall 2019 semester.

The College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University awards scholarships such as Kulhanek's to support students completing unpaid internships or student teaching.

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