08 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on the Mueller Report

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 8, 2019) — Prepared Floor Statement by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa on the Mueller Report:

Many in the media seem to be unhappy with the results of the Mueller Report or embarrassed that the world knows they sold a bunch of snake-oil for the past two years. And now the jig is up.

I hope the media will pursue the origins of the Russian collusion investigation with the same vigor as they’ve pursued the collusion narrative.

08 May 2019

Rock Island Resident Abigail Thompson, a Nursing student at Carthage College, Inducted into International Honor Society of Nursing

By Brandon Rook

KENOSHA, WISCONSIN (May 8, 2019) — Abigail Thompson of Rock Island, Illinois, a nursing student at Carthage College, was inducted into the Phi Beta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing on Saturday, April 27, along with four other nursing students. The society is committed to fostering excellence, scholarship, and leadership in nursing to improve health care worldwide.

About Carthage

08 May 2019

UW-Whitewater's Molly Ethington of Rock Island Named Chancellor's Scholar-Athlete

By Chris Lindeke

WHITEWATER, WISCONSIN (May 8, 2019) — Molly Ethington, a native of Rock Island, Illinois, graduate of Alleman Catholic High School and member of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater softball team, was one of 45 Warhawks recognized as 2018-19 Chancellor's Scholar-Athletes on Tuesday, May 7, at Fern Young Terrace in Young Auditorium.

Ethington is majoring in accounting and business administration at UW-Whitewater.

08 May 2019

Iowa School Districts Awarded for Safe Working Environments

By Tammy Votava

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 8, 2019) — Eight Iowa school districts were recently presented with awards for their commitment to safe working environments. The awards further recognize the districts for their collaboration with EMC Insurance Companies (EMC) to prevent employee injuries and to control workers' compensation expenses. 

08 May 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Statement on Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Advertising

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 8, 2019) — Prepared Floor Statement by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Finance Committee, Concerning Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Advertising:

Millions of Americans rely on life-saving prescription medicine.

Americans across the country expect and depend upon breakthrough drugs to live longer, healthier lives.

However, these miracle medicines won’t save lives if people can’t afford to take them.

08 May 2019

Iowa Democratic Party Statement on Gov Kim Reynolds's Judicial Power Grab

By IDP Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 8, 2019) — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement after Governor Kim Reynolds signed legislation to insert political influence in Iowa’s judicial nominating process:

08 May 2019

River Bandits Head Into Extended Break with Ninth Consecutive Win

By Jason Kempf

IOWA CITY, IOWA (May 8, 2019) — For the second consecutive night, the Quad Cities River Bandits shut out the Lansing Lugnuts in a 6-0 win at Banks Field in Iowa City on Wednesday. The River Bandits have won nine consecutive games and will finish off the first half with a 9-0 record against the Eastern Division.

08 May 2019

Mississippi River Flooding — Flood Donation Center

By Amy Thoreson

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 8, 2019) — The Salvation Army will open a Flood Donation Center on Friday, May 10, 2019. The Flood Donation Center will be a location for individuals to donate items, and to receive items. The Flood Donation Center will serve residents of Scott and Rock Island Counties. The location is at the former Office Max building near North Park Mall, 320 West Kimberly Road in Davenport.

08 May 2019

Illinois Chamber of Commerce Statement on Need for Continued Conversation on Infrastructure

By Whitney Barnes

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 8, 2019) — Today, Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch issued the following statement on the continuing capital discussion.

08 May 2019

Sen Beto O’Rourke Unveils New Details of Climate Plan Focused on Partnering with The Hawkeye State

By Beto For America

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 8, 2019) — Inspired by the conversations he has had with Iowans all across the state, Senator Beto O’Rourke has unveiled new elements of his ambitious climate plan that leverage opportunities to partner with Iowans to combat the effects of climate change and build a more resilient and green future.

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