14 May 2019

Drivers Beware: The Deadly Perils of Traffic Stops in the American Police State

By John W Whitehead

“The Fourth Amendment was designed to stand between us and arbitrary governmental authority. For all practical purposes, that shield has been shattered, leaving our liberty and personal integrity subject to the whim of every cop on the beat, trooper on the highway and jail official.

14 May 2019

Kirkwood Recognizes Outstanding Students

By Jo Ellen Page

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 13, 2019) — Kirkwood Community College celebrated the top echelon of students involved in academic programs during its annual Outstanding Student Recognition program on April 19. Student nominees are selected by faculty based on exceptional academic performance, completion of at least half of their coursework toward a degree, enrollment during the current fall and/or spring terms of the award, and their qualities of character and leadership. 

14 May 2019

The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) to Participate in Blue Star Museums Starting 05/18

By Jennifer Beall

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 14, 2019) — This summer, the African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) announces it will join museums nationwide in participating in the tenth summer of Blue Star Museums, a program which provides free admission to our nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families. The 2019 program will begin earlier than in past years, launching on Saturday, May 18, 2019, Armed Forces Day, and ending on Monday, September 2, 2019, Labor Day.

14 May 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Legislation into Law

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 13, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

14 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Congress Should Do More to Encourage, Facilitate Retirement Savings

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 14, 2019) — Americans spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for retirement. Working-aged Americans consider how much money is needed to save in order to live comfortably in their golden years. Workplace-retirement savings-accounts are a smart way to plan ahead and have been very successful in helping employees to save for retirement.

14 May 2019

Kernels Snap River Bandits Win Streak in Doubleheader Split

By Jason Kempf

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 13, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits had their nine-game winning-streak snapped by the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Monday night, suffering a 9-4 defeat in the first game of a double-header. However, the Bandits rebounded with a 7-0 win in the night cap to gain a split of the twin bill. 

13 May 2019

On the Heels of Vote to Jeopardize Retirement Security for Iowans, Ashley Hinson Announces Campaign to Bring Extensive Anti-Worker Agenda to Washington

By Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 13, 2019) After being handpicked by Washington Republicans to run in Iowa’s 1st District, Ashley Hi

13 May 2019

Fraternal Order of Police Commends Choice of Jerry Costello II to Lead Illinois Conservation Police

By David Blanchette

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 13, 2019) — The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge commends Governor JB Pritzker on his appointment of Jerry Costello II to the position of Director of Law Enforcement for the Illinois Conservation Police.

13 May 2019

University of Iowa Public Health Students Travel to Mexico

By Rick Klatt

IOWA CITY, IOWA (05/13/2019) — A team of eight undergraduate and graduate University of Iowa students studying in the College of Public Health along with instructor Jeff Dawson in March traveled to Xicotepec, a small city in central-eastern Mexico, as part of a weeklong, interdisciplinary service-learning course.

13 May 2019

Iowa State University Student Carly Grimm from Bettendorf Takes First Place at College of Human Sciences 2019 Entrepreneurship Showcase

By Carole A Custer

AMES, IOWA (May 13, 2019) — Carly Grimm, an Iowa State University apparel, merchandising, and design major from Bettendorf, took first place in the Best of Show Consulting Project for an Existing Business category at the College of Human Sciences 2019 Entrepreneurship Showcase, May 3 in LeBaron Hall on the ISU campus.

Grimm's consulting group focused on enhancing Beek Street Antiques and Collectibles' brand and financial performance.

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