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.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 9, 2019) — The Quad Cities Chamber, in collaboration with the City of Davenport, will host a free educational luncheon and seminar regarding the new Opportunity Zone federal tax-incentive from noon to 1PM, Wednesday, August 28, at Me and Billy, 200 W 3rd Street in Davenport. The seminar will feature Kyle Day, attorney with Lane and Waterman,LLP, who will present on how to harness this unique new incentive and maximize its impact.

The Iowa State Fair is a celebration of agriculture and the farming families who feed and fuel the world. It is one of the oldest, largest, and most well-known agricultural expositions in the United States. Approximately one million people make their way to the fairgrounds every year to gather with friends, family, and neighbors and enjoy everything the fair has to offer.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 8, 2019) — People are in need in the Quad Cities. According to the River Bend Food Bank, 1 in 8 people in the local community don’t have access to enough food. And according to a June 2018 QC Times article, 38% of Scott County residents can’t afford basic needs, including medical care.

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