As February draws to an end, rumors abound that we're about to see Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Or at least that someone — namely, newly confirmed US Attorney General William Barr — is about to see that report. The rest of us, maybe not so much.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (February 23, 2019) — The Quad-City Engineering and Science Council, or QCESC, held its 57th annual banquet on Thursday, February 21, at the Deere & Company World Headquarters. Everyone, including students, was cordially invited to attend this annual premier event to celebrate, network and showcase the great Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Professionals and Educators in the Quad Cities region.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 22, 2019) — Two experienced racing promoters will direct more than 20 weekly and special event race dates this season at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds’ Davenport Speedway. That’s according to fairgrounds general manager Shawn Loter, who released the 2019 racing schedule.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 22, 2019) Public Works participated in this afternoon’s National Weather Service Spring Flood Outlook Briefing. There is a 95% chance the city will see moderate flooding (15 to 18ft), and a 50% chance for major flooding (above 18 ft) this spring.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 22, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced several additional cabinet appointments today. These cabinet secretaries will serve as important agents as Gov Reynolds carries out her work to serve Iowans.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 22, 2019) — The "Becoming American" series is comprised of multiple programs and discussion in collaboration with various community partners in the Quad Cities area.

The German American Heritage Center will host “Between Two Worlds: Identity and Acculturation” on Tuesday, March 19, 5:30-7:30 PM at the GAHC [German American Heritage Center].

To view the entire calendar & series of events, see the link below.

WASHINGTON DC (February 22, 2019) — US Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa and Ranking Member Ron Wyden of Oregon today began a bipartisan investigation into insulin prices. The probe is part of the committee’s broader effort to examine drug pricing in the United States and rising costs for consumers and taxpayers.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 22, 2019) — Iowa Division of Labor Commissioner Michael Mauro has announced his planned retirement for April 1. Commissioner Mauro was appointed by Governor Terry Branstad in April 2011, and has served Iowa in state and local government for more than 35 years.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 22, 2019) —

Q: What is the E-Verify program?

A: The E-Verify program updated employment verification measures that were enacted with comprehensive immigration reform signed into law by President Reagan. For the first time in our history, Congress made it a federal crime to employ undocumented workers.

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