14 Apr 2019

Big Sixth Inning Propels River Bandits to 8-3 Win at Miller Park

By Jason Kempf

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (April 12, 2019) — A five-run sixth inning propelled the Quad Cities River Bandits to an 8-3 series-opening victory over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Friday night. During the big inning, the Bandits collected five hits, four of them going for extra bases, to break away from a 2-2 tie. The win is the fourth in a row for the Quad Cities.

14 Apr 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Proclamation to Extend Assistance Available to Iowans

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 12, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds extended existing proclamations of disaster emergency for counties impacted by March flooding.

This proclamation extends the governor’s March 14 activation of Iowa’s disaster-response and recovery efforts for an additional 30 days, to May 12, 2019, and allows state-resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather across the entire state.

14 Apr 2019

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chairwoman Cheri Bustos Statement on Representative Dave Loebsack’s Decision to Retire at the End of 2020

By DCCC Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 12, 2019) —

“Congressman Dave Loebsack has been a tremendous partner over the years and I’ve been honored to work with him to strengthen our local economy and get real results for the families we serve along the Mississippi River. While I am saddened to learn that he will be leaving Congress at the end of next year, he has earned his retirement and I wish him and his family the best.

14 Apr 2019

Applications Available for The 2019 Mississippi Valley Fair Queen Contest

By Phil Roberts

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 12, 2019) — Applications are now available for the 2019 Mississippi Valley Fair Queen Contest.

The winner of the contest will reign during the Fair, which is being held July 30 to August 4, and will assist with various fair activities during the week. The winner also will represent Scott County and the Mississippi Valley Fair at the Iowa State Fair’s queen competition. The Iowa State Fair takes place August 8-12, 2019.

12 Apr 2019

Iowa Democratic Party Statement on the Retirement of Representative Dave Loebsack

By IDP Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 12, 2019) — The Iowa Democratic Party released the following statement following Representative Dave Loebsack's announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2020:

12 Apr 2019

DOT Sends Emergency Relief Funding in Response to Iowa Floods

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 12, 2019) — Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao today announced the immediate availability of $9 million in Emergency Relief “Quick Release” funds from the Federal Highway Administration to the state of Iowa to help repair road-damages caused by flooding in Iowa.

12 Apr 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack Announces He Will Retire at End of 116th Congress

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (April 12, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after announcing that he will be retiring at the end of the 116th Congress. Rep Loebsack was first elected in 2006 and will have served for a total of 14 years at the end of this 116th Congress.

12 Apr 2019

Bandits Relocate April 18-20 Home Series

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 12, 2019) — The Quad Cities River Bandits, Class-A Affiliate of the Houston Astros, have announced that their upcoming home-series, scheduled for April 18-20 against the Kane County Cougars, will be moved to Peoria’s Dozer Park due to lack of access to Modern Woodmen Park. The ballpark remains unaffected by the flood-waters, but the continued operation of Canadian Pacific trains make it impossible to move players, staff, fans, and equipment in and out of the ballpark sa

12 Apr 2019

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate to Lead Mass Voter-Registration Drive at Iowa Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 12, 2019) – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate will speak at the kickoff of the 91st Iowa FFA Leadership Conference in Ames on Monday, April 15, at 4PM. The Conference will be held at The Hilton Coliseum, 1705 Center Drive, Ames, Iowa. There, all eligible attendees will be asked to register to vote. Voter-registration forms will be distributed by each school’s FFA advisor.

12 Apr 2019

Willkommen Kaiserslautern! Open House Saturday, April 13, 6-8PM, Free Admission

By German American Heritage Center

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 12, 2019) — Davenport Sister Cities and The German American Heritage Center invite YOU to meet and greet the delegation from Davenport's longest-running Sister-city during the kick-off to 60 years in 2020!

Tours, refreshments, and more! Join us for the FREE open house to the public and show your support for our sister city relationships in Germany and around the world!

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