DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 9, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits run under the Treasure Hunters name finished with a 4-2 loss at the hands of the Clinton LumberKings on Friday night at Modern Woodmen Park. Peyton Burdick went 3-5 with a double, a home-run, and two runs batted in to guide Clinton to their only win in the series.

As the US House of Representatives took up the Affordable Care Act, aka "ObamaCare," in 2010, then-Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) famously told her fellow members of Congress "we have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it."

SAVANNA, ILLINOIS (August 9, 2019) — Through a collaborative and bipartisan effort in Springfield this year, State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) was successful in championing three new bills that were signed into law this week. Each of the bills is a product of collaboration and compromise, and each passed through the General Assembly with wide, bipartisan support.

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 9, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, August 12–Sunday, August 18, 2019.

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

 

Monday, August 12

Gov Reynolds, Lt Gov Gregg hold Investing in Rural Iowa Task Force meeting 

Iowa State Fairgrounds — Youth Inn

3000 E Grand Ave

Des Moines, IA

WASHINGTON DC (August 9, 2019) — Pushing back against the idea that the application of fundamental constitutional rights is dependent on what state you live in, The Rutherford Institute is calling on the US Supreme Court to prevent the states from “watering down” the rights of criminal defendants.

DALLAS, TEXAS (August 9, 2019) — The US Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters notifying four companies that 44 flavored e-liquid and hookah tobacco products do not have the required marketing authorization, and thus cannot be legally sold in the United States.

WASHINGTON DC (August 9, 2019) — Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Administrator Chad Rupe today announced that USDA 

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (August 9, 2019) — The Geneseo Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you into town on October 5 for State Street Market Geneseo. A day of shopping, food, live music, libations, and more! A curated list of over 50 vendors and mobile boutiques will be set up down historic State Street from 10AM-4PM. Shop vintage, handmade, and handpicked goods from all over the Midwest region.

CORALVILLE, IOWA (August 9, 2019) — West Music has been named a Top 100 Dealer by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), the global association of music products and music retailers. The award honors retail music-dealers who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their stores, neighborhoods, and customers who share the vision to create a more musical world through their local communities.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 9, 2019) — Crafted QC will be hosting its fifth indie arts festival, OMG Beckyfest, Friday, August 23, 6-9PM, and Saturday, August 24, 10AM-4PM,  in the Great Hall of the RiverCenter, Downtown Davenport, IA. This FREE shopping event features over 120 vendors from the QC and all over the Midwest selling unique handcrafted items and vintage finds.

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