ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 5, 2019) — The Rock Island Arsenal Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (RIA AUSA) will host a news conference featuring Hershel Woody Williams, Chief Warrant Officer, W-4, the last surviving United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient from WWII.

PEORIA, ILLINOIS (June 5, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits could not bounce back from a slow start on Wednesday night at Dozer Park, dropping the second game of the series 6-1 to the Peoria Chiefs. The River Bandits have dropped three straight games and their lead in the Western Division has been reduced to 3.5 games.

On June 5, former vice-president Joe Biden's presidential campaign confirmed to The Hill that Biden still supports the Hyde Amendment, which bans the use of federal tax-payer funds for abortions (with exceptions). His opponents instantly piled on, hoping to erase his commanding lead in the Democratic Party's 2020 presidential primary polls.

WASHINGTON DC (June 5, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack today joined Rep David Cicilline to reintroduce their proposal to ban former Members of Congress from ever working as registered federal lobbyists. The lawmakers have joined together each Congress for the past eight years to introduce this legislation. Additionally, Rep Loebsack today thanked Rep Cindy Axne for introducing legislation aimed at cleaning up Washington, which includes a ban on Members becoming lobbyists.

SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA (June 5, 2019) — Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, announced today that Kelsey Ruff of Bettendorf, Iowa, has been named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2018-19 academic year.

The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who have a minimum of 12 credit hours with grade-point averages at 3.5 or above.

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA (June 04, 2019) — Oklahoma City University is proud to announce that Ally Zahringer of Moline, Illinois, has been named to the President's Honor Roll for the Spring 2019 semester.

Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours during a semester and maintain a GPA of 3.9 or higher to meet the President's Honor Roll requirements.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 4, 2019) — On Thursday, the Quad City and Clinton Hy-Vee dietitians will present Gilda’s Club of the Quad Cities with a check for over $10,000.

The monetary donation came from proceeds of reusable bag sales from Hy-Vee’s booth at this year’s Women’s Health and Lifestyle Fair in March.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 4, 2019) — The Davenport Public Library is excited to announce a brand-new service for busy Davenport residents who may not have time to stop by the Library, but still want to use the Library’s online resources!

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 4, 2019) — The justices of the Iowa Supreme Court, former colleagues, and friends remember former Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Arthur A McGiverin today for his wisdom, fairness, and integrity during his 40 years of judicial service to the citizens of Iowa.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 4, 2019) — The Illinois Trucking Association (ITA) is pleased that lawmakers reached a bipartisan agreement to invest in the state’s highways & bridges, while also reducing fees on the trucking industry.  

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