WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS (July 12, 2019) — Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Andrew Del Vecchio of Davenport, Iowa, a member of the class of 2022 majoring in robotics engineering, was named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the spring 2019 semester.

COMSTOCK PARK, MICHIGAN (July 11, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits made a first-inning run hold up all night as they snapped a five-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over the West Michigan Whitecaps on Thursday night at Fifth Third Ballpark. The shutout win was the 15th of the season for the River Bandits pitching staff, tying them for the most in Minor League Baseball.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 11, 2019) — The Vera French Foundation and Quad Cities River Bandits are pleased to announce the first Mental Health Awareness Night on Thursday, July 18 at 6:35PM at Modern Woodmen Park.

PLATTEVILLE, WISCONSIN (July 11, 2019) — The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean's List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in their respective colleges in the spring 2019 semester.

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 11, 2019) — From the newsroom of Iowa Public Radio, we’re bringing you a podcast called Caucus Land (http://bit.ly/2NHIti9). Join Iowa Public Radio Reporters Clay Masters and Kate Payne to get a view into Iowa – into Caucus Land — ahead of the 2020 caucuses.

WASHINGTON DC (July 11, 2019) — Prepared remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley to the Autism Society of America, Dirksen Senate Office Building:

 

Good morning. It’s good to be here. I want to especially thank the Director of the Autism Society of Iowa, Kris Steinmetz, for the very good work you do.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 11, 2019) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) has announced the lineup for the 48th Annual Street Fest presented by Cobham in downtown Davenport on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, during Bix 7 weekend. Three blocks of 2nd street between Ripley St and Brady St will be dedicated to the Quad-Cities’ biggest homecoming party that features food, music, shopping, and fun for the whole family.

WASHINGTON DC (July 11, 2019) — Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, are expressing concern about the increased volume of methamphetamine being smuggled from Mexico into the United States. As the nation continues to grapple with an ongoing opioid epidemic, the Senators urged the Department of Homeland Security and Office of National Drug Control Policy not to ignore the surge in meth trafficking.

PALOS HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS (July 11, 2019) — In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, Illinois, released the college's Dean's List for Spring 2019.   The dean’s list is Trinity Christian College’s highest academic honor. Traditional undergraduate students who attend Trinity full-time and earned a 3.5 grade point average earn this honor. HOMETOWN, STATE; ZIP CODE, NAME

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