27 Mar 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Campus Free Speech Legislation into Law

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2019) – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF274 into law, which recently passed the Iowa Legislature with bipartisan support. The bill strengthens protections for the freedom of speech and expression at Iowa’s public universities and community colleges.

27 Mar 2019

Child Abuse Council Leads Local Efforts for Child Abuse Prevention Month in April

By Christine Coleman

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 27, 2019) — April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is dedicated to raising awareness of child abuse and highlighting ways to prevent it throughout the United States. Locally, the Child Abuse Council is hosting a number of activities to help the community come together and recognize that every child in the Quad Cities deserves a safe, healthy and happy childhood.

27 Mar 2019

River Bend Foodbank to Host Inaugural Women Fighting Hunger Event

By Jennifer Schroder

PRESS RELEASE (March 27, 2019) —

WHAT: Women Fighting Hunger

WHERE: Rhythm City Casino 7077 Elmore Ave. Davenport, Iowa

WHAT: Women Fighting Hunger

WHERE: Rhythm City Casino, 7077 Elmore Ave, Davenport, IA

WHEN: Thursday, March 28, 2019

Volunteer Hour: 4:30-5:30PM. (Attendees will have the opportunity to lend a hand packing items for River Bend Foodbank’s Backpack Program.)

Doors Open/Cocktails: 5:30-6:30PM

27 Mar 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Designates March 25-29 as Severe Weather Awareness Week

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds highlighted the importance of severe-weather preparedness by issuing a proclamation recognizing Severe Weather Awareness Week.

27 Mar 2019

Walmart Now Accepting Applications for 2019 Open Call for American Products

By Brittany Trangsrud

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2019) — If you’ve ever dreamed of potentially reaching thousands of customers with your American products, now is the time to act: Walmart is accepting applications for its sixth-annual Open Call, scheduled for June 18 and 19 at the company’s Home Office campus in Bentonville, Arkansas.

27 Mar 2019

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Launches Fast Track Filing for Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Filers

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 27, 2019) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filers will now be able to utilize Fast Track Filing for their business needs. The new process launched this week and is the latest service from the Secretary of State’s Office to be transitioned into the Fast Track system.

27 Mar 2019

Scott Emergency Communication Center Board Appoints New Director

By Mary J Thee

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (March 27, 2019) — Tony Knobbe, Scott Emergency Communication Center Board Chair, announces that David Donovan has accepted employment as Scott Emergency Communication Center (SECC) Director with a salary of $129,709. The appointment was approved by the SECC Board at their meeting March 21, 2019. Donovan was appointed interim SECC director on December 8, 2019 following the resignation of the previous director. Donovan’s position title will be SECC/EMA Director.

27 Mar 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Ron Wyden Seek Info on Pharma Kickbacks to Patient Assistance Programs

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (March 27, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa and Ranking Member Ron Wyden of Oregon are seeking information from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding recent federal investigations into potential illegal kickback schemes by some pharmaceutical companies to exploit charitable organizations by giving them money to pay the copays of Medicare patients while encouraging the use of the com

27 Mar 2019

Note to Six Senators: "Present" is not Presidential

By Thomas L Knapp

On February 7, Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) released the text of a joint resolution calling for a "Green New Deal."

Fine, said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Let's vote on it in the Senate.

27 Mar 2019

Staff Safe After Ascentra Credit Union Moline Branch Robbery

By Megan Guldenpfennig

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 27, 2019) — This morning, a robbery occurred at the Ascentra Moline branch located at 3005 7th Street. The situation was effectively handled and everyone is safe. The incident is under investigation and more information will be forthcoming from local authorities.

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