26 Aug 2019

Cedar Rapids NAACP to Host 77th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet

By LaSharon Taylor

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (August 21, 2019) — The Cedar Rapids, Iowa Branch of the NAACP will host their 77th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at the IBEW/Miller Hall, 1211 Wiley Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. The banquet will begin with a reception at 5:30PM, followed by dinner and awards, 6-8PM. The theme for this year’s banquet is "WHEN WE FIGHT, WE WIN", consistent with the NAACP’s mission to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equ

26 Aug 2019

Five-Run Fifth Helps Bandits Open Series with 8-2 Win

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 24, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits took advantage of a five-run outburst in the fifth inning to run away with an 8-2 win over the Kane County Cougars in front of 6,049 fans on Saturday night at Modern Woodmen Park. Austin Dennis, Trey Dawson, and CJ Stubbs each drove in two runs to spark the offense.

26 Aug 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack Public Schedule for Monday, August 26

By Joe Hand

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 23, 2019) —

 

MUSCATINE — Attend Back to School Visit

WHO: Representative Dave Loebsack; Jerry Riibe, Superintendent

WHAT: Rep Loebsack will join the superintendent of Muscatine Schools to discuss the upcoming school year and take a tour of the Early Learning Center

WHERE: Muskie Early Learning Center, 149 Colorado Street

26 Aug 2019

Rutherford Institute Challenges Death Sentence/Solitary Confinement of Inmate Based on Racial Bias, Mental Incompetence, and Systemic Injustice

By The Rutherford Institute

WASHINGTON DC (August 23, 2019) — Denouncing the many failings of America’s capital punishment system, a consistently unjust, error-bound system plagued by racial prejudice, economic inequality, and prosecutorial misconduct, The Rutherford Institute is challenging the death sentence and lengthy solitary confinement of a Texas inmate whose s

26 Aug 2019

Rep Tony McCombie Named 2019 Friend of Tourism

By David Kubik

DEER VALLEY, ILLINOIS (August 23, 2019) — In recognition of her efforts to promote the tourism industry in the Sauk Valley region and across Illinois, the Blackhawk Waterways Convention and Visitors Bureau presented State Representative Tony McCombie with the 2019 Friend of Tourism Award at their annual dinner this week.

26 Aug 2019

What Has Wandered Into Backbone State Park? Answer: Oriental Bittersweet, an Invasive Plant Hurting Our Native Ecosystem

By Patty Reisinger

DUNDEE, IOWA (August 23, 2019) — Oriental bittersweet is a major problem at Backbone State Park in Dundee, Iowa, and in many woodlands across the state. At Trees Forever's upcoming "What Has Wandered Into Backbone?" Workshop, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will unveil their top invasive species threats in Iowa, which finds Oriental Bittersweet right at the top of the list.  

26 Aug 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 23, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, August 26–Sunday, September 1, 2019.  

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Monday, August 26

Gov Reynolds holds Executive Council Meeting

Robert D Ray Conference Room 

Governor’s Office

Iowa State Capitol

10AM

 

Tuesday, August 27

26 Aug 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Only China Can End Trade War

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (August 23, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley today released the following statement regarding the escalating trade war with China.

26 Aug 2019

Quad City Arts presents Art @ the Airport

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2019) — Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport presents collages by Amber Williams, painting by Carla Markwart, and artistic birdhouses by 20 Quad City Artists, from September 4-October 28, 2019.

26 Aug 2019

CJ Stubbs Homers Twice as Bandits Win Wild One in Peoria

By Jason Kempf

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (August 23, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits emerged from a wild game with a 9-7 victory over the Peoria Chiefs in the final meeting of the season between the two teams on Friday night. Catcher CJ Stubbs became the first River Bandits player to hit multiple home-runs in a game by going 4-4 with two long-balls and four runs batted in.

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