18 Jul 2019

It’s Un-American To Be Anti-Free Speech: Protect the Right to Criticize the Government

By John W Whitehead

“Since when have we Americans been expected to bow submissively to authority and speak with awe and reverence to those who represent us? The constitutional theory is that we the people are the sovereigns, the state and federal officials only our agents. We who have the final word can speak softly or angrily.

18 Jul 2019

Chair Stacey Plaskett Opening Statement at Hearing on Assessing the Effectiveness of the National Organic Program

By Tommy Mattocks

WASHINGTON DC (July 17, 2019) — House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Chair Stacey Plaskett delivered the following remarks at Wednesday’s hearing on assessing the effectiveness of the National Organic Program.

[As Prepared for Delivery]

“Good morning and thank you for joining us today as we examine the effectiveness of the USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP).

18 Jul 2019

A few tickets still remain for NEWSIES 07/18

By Theatre Cedar Rapids

 

18 Jul 2019

United Way of the Quad Cities Hosts Day of Action School Supply Drive

By Marci Zogg

BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 17, 2019) — On Thursday, July 19, United Way of the Quad Cities will Day of Action to collect school supplies for local children. Nearly 25,000 Quad Cities students are on the Free and Reduced lunch program. By collecting basic school-supply items, United Way of Quad Cities aims to help students feel prepared and ready to learn — thus setting them up for success in the coming school year.  

18 Jul 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedule Update

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 17, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Wednesday released a public schedule update for events during the week of Monday, July 15–Sunday, July 21, 2019.

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

Thursday, July 18

**Belle Plaine Main Street tour has been postponed.**

 

Gov Reynolds tours Kinze Manufacturing

2172 M Ave

Williamsburg, IA

9:30AM

18 Jul 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, James Lankford, Tammy Duckworth Introduce Bill to Ensure Justice to US Victims of Terrorism

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) today joined Ses James Lankford (R-OK) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) to introduce the Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act, which seeks to provide justice for US victims of international terrorism while promoting the important security cooperation among US, Israeli, and Palestinian security forces.

18 Jul 2019

Austin Dennis and Cesar Salazar Each Drive in Three as Bandits Down Dragons

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 17, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits continued their winning ways against opponents from the Eastern Division with a convincing 9-3 win over the Dayton Dragons on Wednesday night at Modern Woodmen Park. Austin Dennis and Cesar Salazar each collected three runs batted in to guide the Bandits nine-hit attack. The River Bandits now own a 14-2 record against teams from the Eastern half of the league.

17 Jul 2019

After Puerto Rico Arrests & Allegations of Fraud, Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Presses HHS for Transparency in Medicaid Funding

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (July 17, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), along with several committee Republicans, sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar seeking information on how much Puerto Rico receives in Medicaid funding; what processes, if any, are in place to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse of fe

17 Jul 2019

Davenport Public Library School Supply Drive July 15–August 15

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 17, 2019) — The Davenport Public Library will be collecting school supplies to distribute to area youth at the Fairmount Block Party on August 17. If you are interested in donating, you may drop off your items to any Davenport Library Branch during hours of operation. It is the hope to have enough supplies so that all children in attendance at the party will be able to take home supplies to be better prepared for school.

School supplies needed include:

17 Jul 2019

Moeller Nights: Get the Most Out of What's Left of Summer

By Moeller Nights

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 17, 2019) —

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