12 May 2019

QC Business Chosen for Illinois Made Program

By Molly McGuire

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 11, 2019) — Wild Cherry Spoon Co is one of a small number of businesses that has been selected by the Illinois Office of Tourism for the Illinois Made Program. The Illinois Made Program highlights makers, small breweries, and family owned businesses that attract tourism to the state. The business (and Rock Island as a result) will be featured in "Illinois Made" marketing and shared on the award-winning website enjoyillinois.com. 

12 May 2019

Summer Reading Blast Off: Space, Donuts, & More! at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 11, 2019) — Join us as we blast off into “A Universe of Stories” for the 2019 Summer Reading Program! Kick off the fun on Friday, June 7, at 7PM at our Eastern Avenue Branch (6000 Eastern Ave) to check out the Mississippi Bend AEA’s Star Lab, study the skies with the Popular Astronomy Club, enjoy space crafts and activities, and more! The library will be open late for this special after-hours event.

11 May 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES– Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, May 13–Sunday, May 19, 2019.

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

 

Tuesday, May 14

**Gov Reynolds travels to RGA and returns on Thursday, May 16**

 

Wednesday, May 15

Lt Gov Gregg tours Jewell Main St Challenge Grant Project

632 Main St

Jewell, IA

9:45AM

11 May 2019

Local Students among Recipients of Fulbright Awards

By Debb Thumma

IOWA CITY, IA (May 10, 2019) — The following local residents are among 17 University of Iowa students and alumni who have been awarded Fulbright US Student Program grants to conduct research, attend graduate school, undertake creative projects, or serve as English teaching assistants abroad in 2019-20:

Alex Bare of Walcott, IA

Jill Oberhart of Bettendorf, IA

11 May 2019

Iowa State University students promote Ideas at College of Human Sciences 2019 Entrepreneurship Showcase

By Carole A Custer

 

AMES, IOWA (May 10, 2019) — Iowa State University students competed for prizes for their business proposals, pitches, and consulting project recommendations for existing businesses at the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences 2019 Entrepreneurship Showcase, May 3 in LeBaron Hall on the ISU campus in Ames.

11 May 2019

Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Passage of House Flood Relief Package

By IDP Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 10, 2019) — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement after the US House passed a disaster-relief bill that includes amendments from Representatives Cindy Axne, Abby Finkenauer, and Dave Loebsack to specifically help Iowa’s affected communities:

11 May 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Proclamation to Extend Assistance Available to Iowans

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 10, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds extended existing proclamations of disaster emergency for counties impacted by March flooding.

This proclamation extends the governor's activation of Iowa disaster response and recovery efforts for an additional 30 days to June 11, 2019, and allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather across the entire state.

11 May 2019

Sens Ron Johnson, Charles "Chuck" Grassley Seek State Department Documents Connected to Meeting with Christopher Steele; Timing of FBI’s Awareness of Steele’s Political Motivations Prior to Applying for FISA

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 10, 2019) — In letters sent yesterday to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) are highlighting concerns regarding the FBI

11 May 2019

Storm Announce Protected Players For 2019-2020 Season

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 10, 2019) — The Quad City Storm has selected thirteen players who will be protected from negotiation with other SPHL teams. The list of players includes:

Forwards:

Shane Bennett, Joseph Widmar, John Scully, Michael Casale, Tommy Tsicos, Dalton Mills, Vincent Beaudry, Stephen Gaul

Defense:

Ludlow Harris Jr, Cody Walsh, Kristaps Nimanis, Sean Kacerosky

Goalie:

Peter Di Salvo

11 May 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Legislation into Law

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 10, 2019) — On Friday, May 10, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law:

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