21 May 2019

Airport Authority Implements Commercial Operator Permit and Minimum Standards to Benefit Traveler Experience

By Cathie Rochau

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 21, 2019) — The Quad City International Airport, operated by the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Rock Island County, recently implemented a comprehensive application-process including minimum standards for ground-transportation operators doing business at the Quad City International Airport. Ground-transportation operators includes businesses such as Uber, Lyft, taxis, and other for-hire shuttle service providers.

21 May 2019

ICSAC Announces Expansion of the Iowa Tuition Grant

By News from The Link

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 21, 2019) — A significant expansion of the eligibility for a long-standing grant program for Iowa non-profit college students means more families will qualify for tuition assistance this fall. The Iowa College Student Aid Commission (ICSAC) announced the expansion for the Iowa Tuition Grant (ITG), awarded to financially-eligible students who attend one of Iowa's independent, non-profit colleges or universities.

21 May 2019

Teen and Tween Summer Afternoon Movie at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 21, 2019) — Teens and Tweens are invited to join us on Tuesdays beginning June 11 through July 30 at 2PM at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St) for some new and classic movies that transcend space, time, and reality! Check the Library’s website at wwww.davenportlibrary.com for movie titles, or call (563) 326-7832. Movies shown are rated PG–PG-13. No movie on July 4.

21 May 2019

Anna Peer of Bettendorf among Graduating Class of 2019 at University of Saint Mary

By John Shultz

LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS (May 21, 2019) — The University of Saint Mary celebrated the close of another academic year and the passing of a major milestone in the lives of the class of 2019 at USM's Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4, in McGilley Field House on the university's main Leavenworth campus, 4100 South 4th Street.

21 May 2019

Two Iowa School Districts Named Recipients of US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Honor

By US Department of Education

WASHINGTON DC (May 21, 2019) — The US Department of Education today released the names of the 2019 US Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees.

In Iowa, two school districts were honored as District Sustainability Awardees, including: the Davenport Community School District in Davenport and the Sioux City Community School District in Sioux City.

21 May 2019

FEMA Disaster Assistance Now Available for Flood Victims in Scott and Louisa Counties

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 21, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that residents of Scott and Louisa Counties who have been affected by the recent severe storms and flooding can now apply for disaster assistance to help them recover.

21 May 2019

Local Students Named to Cedarville University Dean's Honor List

By Mark D Weinstein

CEDARVILLE, OHIO (May 21, 2019) — Local students have been recognized by Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio for being named to the Dean's Honor List for spring semester 2019. They maintained a 3.75 minimum GPA while carrying at least 12 credit hours:

Samuel Ellicott from Cordova, Illinois.

Erika Parks from Rock Island, IL.

21 May 2019

Deficit-Financed Infrastructure Spending Could Harm Economy

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (May 21, 2019) — President Trump and Congressional Democrats are meeting this week to discuss how to pay for as much as $2 trillion of new infrastructure-spending. The following is a statement from Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget:

21 May 2019

Reps Dave Loebsack, Collin Peterson, Rodney Davis, and Roger Marshall Lead Letter to EPA Administrator Wheeler on E15 and RIN Markets

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 21, 2019) — Congressional Biofuels Caucus co-chairs, Representatives Dave Loebsack (D-IA), Collin C Peterson (D-MN), Rodney Davis (R-IL) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) led a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler regarding the EPA’s proposed rulemaking involving modifications to the Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver for 15-percent

21 May 2019

Beto O’Rourke to Participate in CNN Town Hall in Des Moines

By Geoff Burgan

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 20, 2019) — Beto O’Rourke will participate in a televised CNN Town Hall at Drake University in Des Moines Tuesday, May 21, at 10 PM EDT/9 PM CDT. The town hall will be moderated by CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash. Local media should RSVP to CNN directly, and instructions are at the bottom of this advisory.

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