WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (05/03/2019) — Vince Klim from Bettendorf, Iowa, who is majoring in Entrepreneurship, competed in the annual UW-Whitewater Warhawk Business Plan Competition held in Timmerman Auditorium on April 3.

Klim won fourth place with his business plan presentation for Student Athlete Tutors.

WASHINGTON DC (May 3, 2019) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa joined Sen Joni Ernst in urging the Army Corps of Engineers to immediately address communications shortcomings that were brought to light during and after the disastrous flood events in Southwest Iow

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 3, 2019) — Cindy Carlson, President of the Board of Directors of the Figge Art Museum, announced today that Tim Schiffer, Executive Director and CEO, has given notice of his intent to resign effective later this summer. “We are very grateful for Tim’s contributions to the Figge and the community as a whole,” Carlson said. “We will greatly miss the leadership, knowledge, and love for art that he brought to the Figge.”

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 3, 2019) — On Friday, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 3, 2019) — United Way of the Quad Cities is proud to partner once again with the National Association of Letter Carriers as part of the nation’s largest, one-day Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. This unique partnership is set to gather non-perishable food-donations for the local River Bend Foodbank during the 27th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

FORT WAYNE, INDIANA (May 3, 2019) — The pitching staff of the Quad Cities River Bandits continued to dominate as they picked up a series-opening 2-0 win over the Fort Wayne TinCaps on Friday night at Parkview Field. The River Bandits have not allowed a run in the last 17.0 innings and improved to 4-0 on the road trip.  Scott Schreiber’s two-run home run in the sixth inning provided all of the offense. 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 3, 2019) —

DAVENPORT — Attend 2nd Ward Community Meeting

WHO: Representative Dave Loebsack

             Rick Dunn, 2nd Ward Alderman

WHAT: Rep Loebsack will attend the 2nd Ward community meeting to hear from residents about flooding issues. Rep Loebsack and Alderman Dunn will then go on a walking tour of the flood-protection measures in the Garden Addition neighborhood

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (May 3, 2019) — Inspirational speaker Ron Gold will address more than 180 graduates at Monmouth College's 162nd Commencement exercises, to be held at noon, May 12, on the Wallace Hall Plaza. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Huff Athletic Center. Commencement exercises will conclude a weekend of activities that includes a baccalaureate service, the Honor Walk and the Senior Gala.

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 3, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, May 6 — Sunday, May 12, 2019.

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

 

Monday, May 6

Gov Reynolds calls in to Executive Council Meeting

Robert D Ray Conference Room

Governor’s Office

Iowa State Capitol

10AM

 

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 3, 2019) — The following statement was issued Thursday by Illinois House Progressive Caucus Reps. Ammons (co-chair), Guzzardi (co-chair), Mah (co-chair), Villanueva (treasurer), Ramirez (secretary), Cassidy, Gabel, Harris, Mason, Moeller, Ortiz, Robinson, Stava-Murray, and West. "We strongly disagree with the passage of SB689.

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