07 Aug 2019

Congress Should Move Forward on Budget Process Reform

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (August 7, 2019) — Last week, Senate Budget Committee Chairman Mike Enzi (R-WY) released a series of discussion drafts with proposals to reform the federal budget process. The following is a statement from Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget:

07 Aug 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack Public Schedule for Thursday, August 8

By Joe Hand

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 7, 2019) —

 

MUSCATINE — Visit Mississippi Valley Child Protection Center (MVCPC)

WHO: Representative Dave Loebsack

WHAT: Rep Loebsack will tour their facility and then meet with staff to get an overview of the services they provide.

WHERE: MVCPC, 1600 Mulberry Avenue

TIME: 10:30AM

 

07 Aug 2019

Annual Parade to Kick-Off 2019 Iowa State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 7, 2019) — The 2019 Iowa State Fair Parade is the official kick-off to the Iowa State Fair. Roger Miller of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, will serve as the 2019 Parade Marshal and will lead the parade through the streets of downtown Des Moines.

07 Aug 2019

Quad City Arts Presents: Stories from The Village of Milan

By Karie Gilson

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 7, 2019) — Portraits and stories from the Village of Milan were captured this summer by photography students from the Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship program with direction from lead artist Clint Balsar. Similar to the popular Humans of New York photoblog series, photography students traversed through the town and collected interesting stories and photographs along the way, in an attempt to capture the spirit and essence of the people of Milan.

07 Aug 2019

Amplify Quad Cities: The Soundtrack (Concert and Kickoff)

By Rene Gellerman

BETTENDORF, IOWA (August 7, 2019) — BE THE FIRST to hear local songwriters and musicians share original compositions about the compelling stories of everyday Quad Citizens.

SEE THE NEW United Way. This event will shine a light on the challenges, diversity, possibilities and talent that can be found in our community. This authenticity and bold approach is how you’ll see United Way meet our goals this year.

07 Aug 2019

Govs Kim Reynolds, Pete Ricketts, Doug Burgum, Eric Holcomb, and Matt Bevin Call for Reform on EPA’s CO2 Emission Regulations

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 7, 2019) — Governor Reynolds, Nebraska Gov Pete Ricketts, North Dakota Gov Doug Burgum, Indiana Gov Eric Holcomb, and Kentucky Gov Matt Bevin are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prioritize reform clarifying that CO2 emissions from agricultural feedstocks are not pollutants subject to regulation under the federal Clean Air Act.

07 Aug 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Urges HHS, FDA to Implement Unannounced Inspections of Foreign Drug Manufacturing Facilities

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (August 7, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Norman Sharpless urging them to reinstate unannounced inspections of prescription drug manufacturing facilities

07 Aug 2019

Re-Vamped Quad Cities Chamber Annual Celebration Highlights Accomplishments, Look to Future

By Jennifer Walker

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 7, 2019) — The Quad Cities Chamber will host its Annual Celebration, presented by TBK Bank, starting at 4PM on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at The Rust Belt, 533 12th Avenue, East Moline.

This new version of the Chamber’s annual meeting will highlight the Chamber’s accomplishments and what to expect in the coming year. It will also feature live music, food tastings and local breweries.

07 Aug 2019

Chairs Marcia Fudge, Stacey Plaskett Joint Statement on OIG Report on ERS/NIFA Relocation

By Tommy Mattocks

WASHINGTON DC (August 6, 2019) — House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chair Marcia L Fudge of Ohio, and Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Chair Stacey Plaskett of the US Virgin Islands, issued the following joint statement in response to a report from the USDA’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) that the Administration has not followed proper procedure as it proceeds with a move of the Economic Research Service and National Institute fo

07 Aug 2019

Local Horror Convention to Feature Celebrity Appearances, Indie Film Festival, and More, September 14-15, 2019

By Jeff O’Neil

 

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 6, 2019) — The Midwest MonsterFest, the Quad Cities premier horror convention, will take place on September 14t and 15 at the Spotlight Event Center in Moline, Illinois. 

The event coincides with the 45th Anniversary of the classic horror film, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and will feature celebrity guests Ed Neal, John Dugan, and Teri McMinn, all of whom appeared in the film.

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