07 Nov 2019

Central College A Cappella Choir Central Iowa Tour Features Muscatine Students Katherine and Elizabeth Hurlbut

By Jeff Bersch

PELLA, IOWA (November 7, 2019) — Area students are among 53 Central College performing with the A Cappella Choir on its Central Iowa tour that will make four stops over three days from November 8-10. Several performances are free and open to the public.

Students performing include:

Katherine Hurlbut of Muscatine (52761)

Elizabeth Hurlburt of Muscatine (52761)

07 Nov 2019

Iowa Leaders to EPA: Uphold the RFS, Provide Certainty for Iowa Farmers and Producers

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 7, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds, along with Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), have submitted comments to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on their proposed supplemental rule on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).

07 Nov 2019

Sens Patrick Leahy, Charles "Chuck" Grassley Reintroduce Patents for Humanity Act of 2019

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 7, 2019) — Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) reintroduced the Patents for Humanity Act of 2019. The bipartisan bill encourages and rewards the use of patented technology to address humanitarian needs.

07 Nov 2019

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler Calls for Nominations for the 2020 Presidential Environmental Youth

By US Environmental Protection Agency

WASHINGTON DC (November 7, 2019) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced that EPA’s Office of Environmental Education is now accepting applications for the 2020 Presidential Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) and Presidential Innovation Awards for Environmental Educators (PIAEE). Winners will be invited to Washington DC in mid-2020 to be honored by the agency and present their work in a poster session.

07 Nov 2019

Compliance and Enforcement Updates Fiscal Year 2019

By USDA Agricultural Marketing Service

WASHINGTON DC (November 7, 2019) — The National Organic Program, Compliance, and Enforcement/Appeals Annual Summary for Fiscal Year 2019 is now available on the NOP website. The report provides a summary of incoming complaints and appeals, initial actions taken, suspensions, revocations, and case-dispositions during the past fiscal year. Fourth-quarter data show a significant increase in the number of investigations closed, as well as inquiries and appeals resolved.

07 Nov 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley at the US International Trade Commission Awards Day

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (November 7, 2019) — Prepared Remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee:

 

Thank you for inviting me here today. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with the employees here at the International Trade Commission and help celebrate your annual awards day.

07 Nov 2019

The TaxSlayer Center Will Raise Annual Christmas Tree Today, November 7

By Lindsey Lobur

 

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 7, 2019) — The TaxSlayer Center's annual Christmas tree is scheduled to arrive today, Thursday, November 7, at approximately 10-10:30AM. The tree is being donated by the Regency Place Condo Association, per Jim Marsh, of East Moline. The tree is approximately 30-35' tall.  Media is invited and encouraged to attend as the tree is raised.

07 Nov 2019

Vera French Honors "Friend of Vera French Award" Recipients at 2019 Gala

By Allison Courville

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 7, 2019) — The Vera French Foundation hosted its annual Gala on Saturday, October 26th at The Outing Club in Davenport, Iowa. The event celebrated the organization’s 70th anniversary. Since 1949, Vera French Community Mental Health Center (previously the Scott County Mental Health Center before being renamed after Dr Vera French in 1982) has been providing community mental health services.

07 Nov 2019

University of Dubuque Named to Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges 2020 Rankings

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, IOWA (November 7, 2019) — University of Dubuque has once again been nationally recognized for its dedication to providing quality educational opportunities to veterans and military-connected students.

For the third straight year, Military Times named UD to its Best for Vets: Colleges rankings. UD was the highest-ranked Iowa institution, placing 19th on a list of 134 four-year universities.

07 Nov 2019

Iowa Department of Corrections (IDC) and Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) Invite Employers in North-Central Iowa to Learn about the Opportunities Available with Hiring Reentering Citizens

By Molly Elder

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 7, 2019) — Iowa Department of Corrections and Iowa Workforce Development will host the Employer and Reentry Breakfast Roundtable at the North Central Correctional Facility in Rockwell City, Iowa, on December 12. Governor Kim Reynolds, who will be kicking-off the event, encourages employers, recruiters and human-resource managers to attend the Employer and Reentry Breakfast Roundtable and to learn about the opportunities available with hiring returning citizens.

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