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.

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

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (August 30, 2019) — The Cedar Rapids Kernels received a game-winning RBI single from Spencer Steer in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat the Quad Cities River Bandits 2-1 at Perfect Game Field on Friday night. The Kernels took two of the three games in the series with both wins coming in “walk-off” fashion. The teams will meet on Wednesday to open the Midwest League postseason.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (August 30, 2019) — Hy-Vee Inc will provide free heart health screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of September. Hy-Vee dietitians working out of Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles will offer the free heart health screenings to customers at more than 130 Hy-Vee stores. Appointments will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.