DUBUQUE, IOWA (June 26, 2019) — University of Dubuque celebrated the accomplishments of its undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students at its 167th commencement ceremony on May 18, 2019. 

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 26, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Kayla Lyon to Director of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, effective July 8. Lyon will replace Bruce Trautman, who has served as the acting director since May 2018.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 26, 2019) — Summer is a time to have fun, learn and grow and that’s exactly what campers at Kids on Campus are doing. The six-week summer camp is focused on keeping kids learning over the summer months while also providing them a glimpse into the college experience. The camp is organized by Spring Forward, led by students in Augustana’s teacher-education program and supported by college faculty.

WASHINGTON DC (June 26, 2019) – Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley made the following statement after voting in favor of a bipartisan supplemental-appropriations bill to fund the government’s response to the historic influx of undocumented migration at the southern border. The legislation was passed by a vote of 84-8.

PELLA, IOWA (June 26, 2019) — More than 275 students earned a spot on the Spring 2019 Dean's List for Central College.

The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.

The following local students earned a spot on the Dean's List:

Rebekah Beard of Geneseo, Illinois

Will Daniels of Geneseo, IL

William DeHaan of De Witt, Iowa

BURLINGTON, IOWA (June 26, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits took advantage of two late errors by the Burlington Bees to even the series with a 7-5 victory at Community Field.  Burlington missed out on several opportunities to tie or take the lead, stranding nine on base in the game and six in the final four innings.

"The United States is running concentration camps on our southern border," US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) pointed out in an Instagram video on June 18.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 26, 2019) — Get ready: Goat Yoga is returning to the Iowa State Fair on August 12 (at 2PM), 14 (6PM), and 17 (10AM) in the Paul R Knapp Animal Learning Center. Pick a time to get face-to-face with these babies while doing your favorite poses alongside other baby animals, including ducks, piglets, chicks, and more! New this year, the ticketed events will include an exclusive Iowa State Fair Goat Yoga mat for the first 250 registered participants, total.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 26, 2019) — On National HIV Testing Day, clinical staff-members working for The Scott County Health Department will be providing free and quick HIV tests at the Walgreens Pharmacy on 1805 Brady Street in Davenport, Iowa. Information will be shared about HIV prevention and treatment options and questions will be answered on Thursday, 27 June 2019, 10AM-7PM.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 26, 2019) — The Davenport Public Library is now providing patrons the ability to stream up to 3 hours of music each day as part of its online music offerings. This enhancement is in addition to the 5 songs per week that patrons can download from Freegal Music Service, music they can keep that is free and legal (Freegal).

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