20 May 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Empower Rural Iowa Act

By Pat Garrett

WILTON, IOWA (May 20, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed

20 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley to Hold Town Meetings in Wapello and Appanoose Counties

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley will hold town meetings in Wapello County on May 30 and Appanoose County on May 31 as a part of his annual 99 county meetings.

20 May 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Legislation into Law

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOW (May 20, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bills into law:

20 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on Mental Health Awareness Month

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 20, 2019) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa on Mental Health Awareness Month:

 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

The month of May gives us an opportunity to increase public awareness about the challenges faced by those struggling with mental illness. It also encourages us to consider reforms to policies that affect these individuals as well as their friends and family members.

20 May 2019

Hanson Family Jugglers at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 20, 2019) — Get ready for a unique show on Monday, June 10, at 4PM, at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave), that will dazzle you with award-winning juggling, unicycling, and a dose of humor that will have everyone laughing! After the show, everyone will learn to juggle with Mark Hanson, the World’s Fastest 3-Ball Juggler, as their teacher! Kids will have a blast playing with bubble-sticks, spinning plates, and being challenged with nifty plastic balance-rods!

20 May 2019

Figge Art to Go for Adults at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 20, 2019) — Interested in art? Join educators from the Figge Art Museum on Monday, June 10, 6PM, at Main (321 N Main St) as they highlight their latest exhibit featuring artist Vanessa German, who creates sculptures from found objects. An activity based on the exhibition will follow the presentation. Registration is required.

20 May 2019

A US War on Iran would be Evil, Stupid, and Self-Damaging

By Thomas L Knapp

"If Iran wants to fight," US president Donald Trump tweeted on May 19, "that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again." The "threat" Trump appears to be responding to is a statement from Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif that "[w]e are certain ... there will not be a war since neither we want a war nor does anyone have the illusion that they can confront Iran in the region."

20 May 2019

Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) to Host Flood Recovery Town Hall Meeting for Scott County Residents

By Brooke Barnes

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 20, 2019) — The Scott County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is hosting a town-hall meeting in Le Claire, Iowa on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, to discuss the aftermath of the Mississippi and Wapsipinicon floods, the needs of residents, and recovery steps that will take place in the upcoming weeks.

Residents living in the Le Claire, Princeton, and the unincorporated areas of Scott County impacted by the flooding are all invited to attend.

20 May 2019

2019 ArtWorks Expo High School Pastel Competition at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Campus (EICC)

By Sherry Maurer

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 20, 2019) — Due to the April 30 flood that has Bucktown Center for the Arts closed for renovations, MidCoast Fine Arts’ 2019 ArtWorks Expo High School Pastel Competition will be held at the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Campus (EICC). College administrators generously have offered use of the site for the event that will take place Saturday, May 25, 9:30AM-4PM, 101 W 3rd St, Davenport, Iowa, 52801.

20 May 2019

"Border to Border" Campaign Kicks Off, Heightened Enforcement through Memorial Day

By Guy Tridgell

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2019) — The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and more than 200 law-enforcement agencies across the state are joining the national “Border to Border” campaign by increasing seat-belt patrols and enforcement-zones today through Memorial Day. Events will be taking place throughout the state and throughout the country simultaneously. Campaign details and statistics on effort, seat belt use will be presented and shared.

 

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