17 Apr 2019

Prohibition in Eastern Iowa

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (April 17, 2019) — The 18th Amendment went into effect in 1920, prohibiting anyone from selling, manufacturing, importing, or exporting liquor. With its statewide prohibition in 1916, Iowa was one of the three key prohibition states that led the movement. Iowa author and historian Linda McCann will present on Prohibition in eastern Iowa on Thursday, May 2, at the Muscatine Art Center.

17 Apr 2019

News from The German American Heritage Center (GAHC)

By German American Heritage Center

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 17, 2019) —

Holy Week Travelogue

Wednesday, April 17 @ 6:30PM

Free Admission

17 Apr 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds to Sign HF650

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 17, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds will sign HF650 into law. The following event is open to credentialed members of the media:

Wednesday, April 17

Gov Reynolds to sign HF650

Governor’s Formal Office

Iowa State Capitol

Des Moines, IA

3PM

17 Apr 2019

Six Monmouth College Senior Art Majors Featured in Everett Gallery Exhibit

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 17, 2019) — Although they share the common bond of being senior art majors at Monmouth College, the six artists currently featured in the Everett Gallery of Hewes Library are a diverse group.

17 Apr 2019

Prepared Remarks by Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa, “Oversight Hearing on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Management of the 2019 Missouri River Basin Flooding”

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 17, 2019) — I thank the Environment and Public Works Committee for holding and Senator [Joni] Ernst for chairing this important field hearing on oversight of the Corps’ management of the Missouri River.

17 Apr 2019

Iowa Democratic Party Announces 2019 Hall of Fame Celebration

By IDP Press

 

17 Apr 2019

World War II Lecture Series: Turning the Tide in the Pacific & Battle of Midway at Davenport Public Library

By Kathryn Kuntz

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 17, 2019) — Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy during World War II by joining Kevin Braafladt, as the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal, in discussing the turning of the tide in the Pacific theatre and the Battle of Midway. The lecture will be held Wednesday, May 8, at 2PM at Eastern, 6000 Eastern Ave. 

17 Apr 2019

Birding Trails — State by State

By The Birding Wire

If you’re looking for a new birding mode, consider checking out the variety of Birding Trails threading across North America. Most states promote at least one birding trail, and each birding trail features a diversity of birding sites connected by bird-rich drives. Stretching along highways and backroads, birding trails offer birders and eco-tourists grand opportunities to explore diverse habitats near home and in distant places — state by state.

17 Apr 2019

River Bandits Can't Contain Kernels in 11-2 Loss

By Jason Kempf

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (April 16, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits surrendered a season-high in runs and hits and also walked a season-high nine-batters in falling 11-2 to the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Tuesday night at Perfect Game Field. Cedar Rapids pounded out nine extra-base hits on the night and five different players collected three hits.

17 Apr 2019

Iowa Democratic Party Recognizes Teamsters Local 238 as Bargaining Representative for Organizing Staff

By IDP Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 17, 2019) — Today, the Iowa Democratic Party recognized Teamsters Local 238 as the official bargaining-representative for its organizing staff. Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price issued the following statement:

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