BURLINGTON, IOWA (May 31, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits watched a big lead slip away late in the game, but used a big tenth inning to open a series against the Burlington Bees with a 13-10 win. The Bandits scored seven runs on six hits in the first extra frame to pull away. 

Most Americans loathe "lobbyists," and most Americans think "bi-partisanship" sounds like a good, moderate idea representing compromise and common-ground for the public good.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 31, 2019) — The Rock Island Arsenal Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (RIA AUSA) will host a news conference featuring Hershel Woody Williams, the last surviving United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient from WWII.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 31, 2019) — The Families Helping Families of Iowa (FHF) board and staff are weeks away from their organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. However, this year’s fundraiser will be a little different than it has been in the past. In addition to a silent auction fundraiser, this year’s event will also include food and beverage sampling from over 25 local establishments.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (May 31, 2019) — Rockhurst University has announced the Dean's List for the Spring 2019 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point-average of 3.5 or above.

WASHINGTON DC (May 31, 2019) – Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, a family farmer and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement regarding EPA’s finalized rule allowing year-round sales of gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol.

WASHINGTON DC (May 31, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the EPA released new rules that will allow for the year-round sale of gasoline mixed with E-15.

ALBIA, IOWA (May 31, 2019) — Today, the Administration announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed a rule to allow for year-round sale of E15 — a fuel made with 15-percent renewable ethanol. E15 was a major campaign promise from then-candidate Trump who assured rural Americans he would expand on biofuel investments.

LECLAIRE, IOWA (May 31, 2019) — A popular event with locals and visitors is the “LeClaire Citywide Garage Sale” on June 7 and 8. If you enjoy “picking” in your own back yard, LeClaire is a great place to find elusive treasures. There are over 55 garage sales in town. Starting on June 3rd, you can find a printed list of sales with map at the LeClaire Information Center, 117 South Cody Road, LeClaire City Hall, 325 Wisconsin Street, or the LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin Street.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 31, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement regarding President Trump’s recent tariff threats on Mexico over migration:

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