18 Aug 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Calls for Greater Federal Flexibility in Workforce Development Efforts

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 16, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds testified at a field hearing of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, chaired by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA). Gov Reynolds outlined Iowa’s efforts on workforce development through the Future Ready Iowa Initiative, and called for greater federal government flexibility in programs aimed at self-sufficiency.

18 Aug 2019

Lt Gov Adam Gregg Graduates from Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows Fifth National Cohort

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 16, 2019) – Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg completed the nine-month Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows program, the nation’s premier bipartisan education policy fellowship. Gregg is one of nineteen state leaders from across the country who completed the program. Governor Kim Reynolds was a participant in the inaugural cohort of Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows in 2015.

18 Aug 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Q&A: History Shows Renewable Energy Works

By Grassley Press

Q: What’s your take on the so-called Green New Deal?

A: The Green New Deal is a throwback to FDRs New Deal from decades ago. It ostensibly was proposed to address climate change.

18 Aug 2019

Three More Acts Advance in the Bill Riley Talent Search at State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 16, 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:

 

Marcus Ugolini (16) and Harrison Ingham (16), Ankeny, Vocal Duet

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

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