SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 29, 2019) — “While the Chamber remains skeptical on whether recreational cannabis is the right direction for Illinois, we recognize that this may become law, and have been engaged in a very constructive discussion with the sponsors of the legislation and the administration for the last several months," said Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 29, 2019) — Find out how moon craters are made, project constellations, test out balloon thrusters, and more! Join us Tuesday, June 18, 6PM at Fairmount (3000 N Fairmount St) for learning and fun for the whole family!

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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

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.

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.

“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

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