PALMYRA, VIRGINIA (July 1, 2019) — The Rutherford Institute is challenging a Virginia sign regulation that discriminates against political speech as it relates to campaign signs. In a letter to Fluvanna County officials, Rutherford Institute attorneys point out that the County’s regulations on the display of political signs, which limit

WASHINGTON DC (July 1, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Ron Wyden sent letters to 10 tax-exempt organizations, including pain-advocacy groups, professional associations, and medical associations, requesting information about their financial relationship with opioi

SCOTT COUNTY (July 1, 2019) — The Scott County Conservation Board has approved a special deer hunt for archery hunters only from October 10, 2019 through January 10, 2020 at Scott County Park. This hunt is only for residents of Iowa. Applications are now available and need to be returned no later than Wednesday, July 31, by 4:30PM. For additional information and an application form, please visit the Scott County Conservation website at: www.scottcountyiowa.com/conservation/.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (July 1, 2019) — The student(s) listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University in June 2019. A commencement ceremony was held May 19, 2019, at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, HONORS (if listed)

Morrison, IL Lakin Goodman, Bachelor of Business Administration

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (July 1, 2019) — The John Deere Pavilion is set to host its annual Learn and Play Day on Saturday, July 20, 9AM-5PM. This popular annual event welcomes kids of all ages to spend the day playing and learning about the work of John Deere customers. At this free event, children learn about life on a farm and work on a construction site.

ANAMOSA, IOWA (July 1, 2019) — Trees Forever, Linn County, Indian Creek Soil Health Partnership, and partners are "creating a buzz" this summer through a series of field days and tours teaching the public about the needs of pollinators and establishing high quality pollinator habitat. 

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 1, 2019) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) members express a positive overall business sentiment according to the quarterly economic outlook survey released today. The survey results reinforced a strong economy and overall growth for the next six months. About 70 percent of IBC members anticipate higher sales, and the majority expect employment to increase.

PELLA, IOWA (July 1, 2019) — The Red Rock Lake Association, Red Rock Army Corps of Engineers, and Pella and Knoxville community partners are in preparation of the 9th Annual Lake Red Rock Balloon Fest.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 1, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced today that Jeff Plagge, president & chief executive officer of Northwest Financial Corp (NFC), will serve as superintendent of the Iowa Division of Banking. Plagge begins his new role when Ron Hansen steps down on September 16, 2019.

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