ROLLA, MISSOURI (July 29, 2019) — Nearly 700 candidates received degrees during Commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The university awards bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, master of science, and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees.       

WASHINGTON DC (July 29, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley today released the following statement regarding the Governmental Accountability Office’s (GAO) report on disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments and states’ use and distribution of these payments to hospitals through Medicaid.

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 29, 2019) — On July 12, 2019, Iowa Workforce Development started to monitor stories about the closing of Lakeville Motor Express Trucking (LME) from multiple media outlets. Iowa Workforce Development immediately began an investigation on the day the business closed its doors, July 12, 2019, as it had not received a WARN notice, as required. That investigation is ongoing pursuant to Iowa Code §84C.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 8, 2019) — Residents in the Davenport community and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to receive free dental services at Crow Valley Dental Care on Friday, August 2.  

CORALVILLE, IOWA (July 29, 2019) — Each year since its beginning in 2012, Cirque Italia has strived to bring a new, unique experience to the people of the many wonderful towns of the United States. This year, they have decided to bring along some Italian towns. You don’t have to travel to Europe for a taste of Italian culture — they have brought it to you.

APPLETON, WISCONSIN (July 29, 2019) — Ceara Larson of Bettendorf, Iowa, was among the Lawrence University students honored recently during an Honors Award Ceremony and an Honors Convocation.

Larson received the following honor or honors: Marion Read Award in athletics and the Ruth Bateman Award for leadership and excellence in athletics.

Lawrence University congratulates all of the recipients for their accomplishments during the 2018-19 academic year.

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 29, 2019) — Eastside Detroit native Doug Deming, who now hails from Florida's Gulf Coast, is returning with his band, The Jewel Tones, on August 18, 6PM, at the Kavanaughs Hilltop Bar and Grill, 1228 30th Street, Rock Island.

Medicaid provides roughly 65 million Americans with health-care coverage paid for by tax-payers. This federal-state health-insurance program provides a safety net for low-income adults, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. I worry that it could unravel because of unsustainable spending for unchecked drug-pricing.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (July 29, 2019) — With renewable energy expected to be the fastest-growing source of US electricity generation for at least the next two years, local solar-installer Eagle Point Solar is happy to contribute to the country's energy mix.

LECLAIRE, IOWA (July 29, 2019) — Almost every community across the country has some sort of big summer event that includes carnival rides, great food, live entertainment, parades, and fireworks. The cities of LeClaire, Iowa and Port Byron, Illinois are no exception, but these two beautiful towns have a unique 3-day event that is unlike any festival anywhere else in the USA.  It’s called Tug Fest and it runs August 8-10, 2019.

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