WASHINGTON DC (April 25, 2019) — The US Food and Drug Administration today announced the launch of a new education campaign to help Americans understand the important role they play in removing and properly disposing of unused prescription-opioids from their homes. This new initiative is part of the FDA’s continued efforts to address the nationwide opioid crisis and aims to help decrease unnecessary exposure to opioids and prevent new addiction.

LeCLAIRE, IOWA (April 25, 2019) — The public and media are invited to help LeClaire, Iowa celebrate its Cultural and Entertainment District (CED) on Friday, May 3, at 5PM, at the Mississippi River Distilling Company with a LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting during First Friday and other fun activities. Local legislators, LeClaire Chamber, Visit Quad Cities, and Chris Kramer and Liesl Voges from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs will be on-hand to help us celebrate.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 25, 2019) —

When: Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 10AM

Where: Stratton Building, 401 S Spring St, Room 413, Springfield, Illinois

Who: Bonnie McDonald, Landmarks Illinois President & CEO

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 25, 2019) — The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) invites communities to celebrate and thank their local school-board superheroes during School Board Recognition Month, May 1-31, 2019. This year's theme, "Superheroes for Public Education", pays tribute to the incredible work of these unpaid volunteers and the significant impact they have on Iowa public education.