18 Aug 2019

Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center “Clinton, Iowa’s Children’s Museum” Paper Butterflies & Parachute Play!

By Nikki McGinnis

CLINTON, IOWA (August 16, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," is having a splendid week of fun and play. On Wednesday, customize your own one-of-a-kind butterfly. On Friday, go up, up, and away with Parachute Play; then come read with Ms Cotton on Saturday morning at Storytime Saturday. Each of these programs is free with regular museum admission or membership.

18 Aug 2019

Nick Osborne's Big Night Carries Beloit to 8-3 Win

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 16, 2019) — The Beloit Snappers continued to play their best baseball of the season against the Quad Cities River Bandits, finishing off the season-series with an 8-3 win on Friday night at Modern Woodmen Park. Nick Osborne went 3-5 with two doubles, a home run, and four runs batted in to guide Beloit to victory.

16 Aug 2019

Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Offers a New Monthly Daytime Cancer Support Group in Clinton

By Anita Shaft

CLINTON, IOWA (August 16, 2019) — Gilda’s Club Quad Cities is excited to announce that we are adding a new monthly Cancer Support Group in Clinton to accommodate the needs of the community. The new support group will meet on the second Thursday of the month from 10-11:30AM at the Zion Lutheran Church Library, where group members can share thoughts, feelings and their experiences.

16 Aug 2019

Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA) Praises Signing of First Responders Suicide Prevention Act

By David Blanchette

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (August 16, 2019) — The Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA) today praised the signing of the Illinois First-Responders Suicide Prevention Act, a new law the IPPFA drafted that will help fight the number-one cause of duty-related deaths in the state. Governor JB Pritzker signed the legislation today at the Illinois State Police headquarters in Springfield, and the law takes effect immediately.

16 Aug 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Op-Ed: Improving Rural Health-Care

By Grassley Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 16, 2019) — Rural communities are struggling to keep health-care services available to their residents.

Like most Americans, Iowans share growing concerns about the rising cost of prescription drugs, out-of-pocket health expenses, and surprise medical bills. In states such as Iowa and Nebraska, we also face additional challenges that are unique to less populated areas of the country.

16 Aug 2019

Day One of Bill Riley Semi-Finals 2019

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 15, 2019) — Three talented Senior division acts (ages 13-21) have advanced to the Championship round in Bill Riley's 60th annual Iowa State Fair Talent Search. Each act will perform again on Sunday, August 18. Two Sprout acts were crowned champions.

Seniors

The names, ages, hometowns and routines are:

Cali Wilson, 18, Norwalk, Dance: Lyrical Solo

16 Aug 2019

Meskwaki Nation is First Tribe in Region to Achieve EPA Approval to Develop Water Quality Standards

By Ben Washburn

TAMA, IOWA (August 15, 2019) — Tribal leaders of the Meskwaki Nation joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 officials in a signing ceremony today as the Tribe assumes responsibilities to administer the Clean Water Act’s Water-Quality Standards and Certification programs.  

16 Aug 2019

Patience Pays Off as Bandits Slip by Snappers 3-2

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 15, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits worked four walks in the bottom of the seventh inning and turned them into their only offense of the night in a 3-2 victory over the Beloit Snappers on Thursday night. Beloit led 2-0 entering the decisive frame despite finishing with just two hits in the game.

15 Aug 2019

Public’s Help Needed to Stop the Invasive Asian Long-Horned Beetle in Its Tracks

By Peggy Barnard

WASHINGTON DC (August 15, 2019) — The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) wants to remind the public that August is Tree Check Month. This is the best time to spot the round, drill-like holes made by the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB); a highly destructive invasive pest that destroys trees.

15 Aug 2019

Public’s Help Needed to Stop the Invasive Asian Long-Horned Beetle in Its Tracks

By Peggy Barnard

WASHINGTON DC (August 15, 2019) — The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) wants to remind the public that August is Tree Check Month. This is the best time to spot the round, drill-like holes made by the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB); a highly destructive invasive pest that destroys trees.

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