IOWA CITY, IOWA (June 12, 2019) — The University of Iowa has announced the names of more than 600 students who were named to the President's List for academic achievement during the spring 2019 semesters

WASHINGTON DC (June 12, 2019) — A government-run health-insurance system dubbed as “Medicare for All,” and the Green New Deal represent the Democratic Party’s most-prized policy proposals. Both make sweet-sounding promises but will deliver a bitter economic reality.

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN (June 12, 2019) — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has made public the names of students receiving semester honors for the spring 2019 semester. Students who earn a 4.0 grade point average, which represents all "A" grades, receive highest honors. High honors go to students earning 3.99 to 3.75 grade point averages. Honors are given to students earning 3.74 to 3.50 grade point averages. Students are listed by the county claimed as place of permanent residence.

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (June 12, 2019) — The Scott County Conservation Board will be hosting the QC Triathlon on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at West Lake Park. Roads going into and out of the park, including 110th Ave, will be closed at times to traffic during the race.

The race starts at 7AM and the park is normally clear by noon. Summit Campground (located in Gate #1) is used for parking participants and spectators, along with all other available parking.

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 12, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Helen Miller to the Iowa Parole Board, effective July 2, 2019.

“Helen is an outstanding public servant who will bring a unique perspective to the Iowa Parole Board,” said Gov Reynolds. “She will play a critical role in applying my vision for a rehabilitative justice system that offers offenders another chance to become productive and contributing members of society.”

WASHINGTON DC (June 12, 2019) — The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for states, cities, and other agencies to compete for $60 million in Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Program (ATCMTD) grants to fund new technologies that improve transportation efficiency.

WASHINGTON DC (June 12, 2019) — The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) released proposed changes to modernize how the agency complies with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The proposed updates would not only give the Forest Service the tools and flexibility to manage the land and tackle critical challenges like wildfire, insects, and disease, but also improve service to the American people.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 12, 2019) — See the river from a unique vantage point; ride one-way east from the YMCA on 2nd Street in Davenport across Arsenal Island from the Davenport gate and exit to Moline’s riverfront trail.

WASHINGTON DC (June 12, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he has reintroduced legislation to establish a National Flood Center to conduct research on flooding, flood-prevention, and other flood-related issues. The National Flood Research and Education Center Act (NFRECA) will establish a consortium within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that includes institutes of higher education in order to advance the understanding of the causes of floodin

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