29 May 2019

Summer Book Arts Academy at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 29, 2019) — By popular request, The Davenport Public Library’s Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center presents Summer Book Arts Academy. A hands-on workshop series offering community members an opportunity to learn more about book arts and how to create them. Each workshop will cover a different type of book arts spanning from simple binding techniques to lettering arts. Registration is required.

29 May 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Ron Wyden Op-ed: Foster Youth And Families Need Our Support

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 29, 2019) — Parenting is the single most challenging, rewarding, thrilling, and terrifying job a person can undertake. Each of us have five kids of our own, so we understand the highs and lows very well. We recognize the importance of having a parenting and family-support system with which to share joyful moments, as well as to lean on during times of hardship. We’ve been fortunate to have strong support systems, but that isn’t the case for everyone.

29 May 2019

Beto O’Rourke Campaign Thanks Iowa Democrats Fighting for Medical-Marijuana Legislation

By Geoff Burgan

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 29, 2019) — In response to the call for the Iowa State Legislature to reconvene for a special session to override Governor Kim Reynolds’ medical-cannabis expansion veto, Beto O’Rourke’s campaign in Iowa released the following statement from Norm Sterzenbach, Beto’s Iowa State Director:

29 May 2019

Rivermont Collegiate Ranked #1 Advanced Placement High School in Iowa for 2019

By Jill A Weitzel

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 29, 2019) — The 2019 Iowa AP Index is out, and Rivermont Collegiate is proud to be the #1-ranked high school this year. The Index assesses accredited public and nonpublic high-schools for providing Advanced Placement opportunities.

29 May 2019

Students Inducted into Central NSLS Chapter

By Denise Lamphier

PELLA, IOWA (May 29, 2019) — Local students were among 50 Central College students inducted into the college's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success during an April ceremony.

Jenna Bakeris of Bettendorf

Katherine Hurlbut of Muscatine

29 May 2019

House Republican Women Respond to Attack on Assistant Republican Leader

By David Kubik

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 29, 2019) — In response to Personal PAC President and CEO Terry Cosgrove’s comment during a recent press-conference that Assistant House Republican Leader Avery Bourne was used as a “prop” during the abortion-bill debate on Tuesday, the women of the House Republican Caucus have issued this joint statement.

29 May 2019

Sen Kamala Harris to Return to Iowa 06/09-10

By Miryam Lipper

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 29, 2019) — On Sunday, June 9, and Monday, June 10, Senator Kamala Harris will return to Iowa for campaign events. On Sunday, Sen Harris will speak at the Iowa Democratic Party Hall of Fame, where she will discuss her vision for Iowans and congratulate the Party’s inductees.

29 May 2019

Technotyranny: The Iron-Fisted Authoritarianism of the Surveillance State

By John W Whitehead

“There will come a time when it isn't ‘They’re spying on me through my phone’ anymore. Eventually, it will be ‘My phone is spying on me.’” ― Philip K. Dick

29 May 2019

Final Days to Sign Up for Amish Community Day Trip: Quad City Botanical Center

By Quad City Botanical Center

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 29, 2019) — Join the Quad City Botanical Center (QCBC) and Rock Island Parks and Recreation as we journey to Hazelton, Iowa, home to one of Iowa’s largest Amish communities.

Experience this unique culture with the help of a step-on guide. With horse and buggies passing by, we will visit several Amish country stores, tour an Amish farm and home, and savor all the flavors of a home-cooked Amish meal.

29 May 2019

Best Day of the Week: Moeller Nights

By Moeller Nights

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