22 Apr 2019

Nominations Open for Iowa Character Awards

By Amy Smit

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 22, 2019) — The Robert D and Billie Ray Center at Drake University annually recognizes Iowans who show the Six Pillars of CHARACTER COUNTS!: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good-citizenship. Since 2005, we have recognized more than 100 Iowans for showing good character, including:

22 Apr 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Releases Statement on Ag Trespass Law

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 22, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement regarding the ACLU of Iowa’s decision to file a lawsuit against the new Ag Trespass law, which was signed on Thursday, March 14:

22 Apr 2019

Caregiving for the Older Adult at Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 22, 2019) — More young Americans are becoming caregivers to elderly or disabled family members, and it can be difficult to balance your career with the needs of elderly parents or grandparents. Join us Monday, May 13, 6PM, at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave) to learn about being a caregiver for an older adult. Presented by Milestones Area Agency on Aging.

22 Apr 2019

Putnam to Host Free Barking Bazaar on April 27

By Kevin Hall

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 22, 2019) — Get to know some of the most-dedicated local dog-loving vendors and organizations at the Putnam Museum and Science Center’s free Barking Bazaar on Saturday, April 27, 11AM-3PM. Visitors can shop for their four-legged best friends and explore a variety of treats, services, and more.

22 Apr 2019

Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society Welcomes Gretchen Hampsey of Rock Island

By McKendree University Media Relations

LEBANON, ILLINOIS (April 22, 2019) — The McKendree University chapter of Sigma Beta Delta international society in business, management, and ad

22 Apr 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Statement on Social Security and Medicare Annual Report

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (April 22, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa today issued the following statement regarding the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees’ annual reports.

22 Apr 2019

On Obstruction, the Mueller Report is Clintonesque

By Thomas L Knapp

On April 18, US Attorney William Barr released Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on the probe into "Russian meddling" in the 2016 presidential election. The report cleared President Donald Trump and his campaign team of allegations that they conspired with the Russian government in that meddling. But on the question of "obstruction of justice," Mueller punted in an eerily-familiar way.

22 Apr 2019

Essential Oils Workshop Series

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 22, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a FREE workshop series about essential oils for anyone impacted by cancer. “Essential Oils 101” will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 11:30AM-12:30PM and “Essential Oils and Emotions Make n’ Take” will be held on Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 11:30AM–12:30 PM at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA). Participants can attend one or both workshops.

Essential Oils 101 & Make ‘n’ Take

22 Apr 2019

Shawn Dubin Named Midwest League Pitcher of the Week

By Jason Kempf

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 22, 2019) — Quad Cities River Bandits pitcher Shawn Dubin has been named the Midwest League Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 15-21. He is the first River Bandits player to receive a weekly honor from the league this season.

22 Apr 2019

Learning the Irish (Gaelic) language in the US Midwest*

By Gaeilge Des Moines

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (April 22, 2019) — Iowa Irish, a group of volunteer organizations dedicated to promoting the Irish language, will hold their Annual Irish Language and Culture Weekend at Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on 14–16 June 2019. [Reáchtálfaidh Iowa Irish, grúpa eagraíochtaí deonacha atá tiomanta don Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn, a Deireadh Seachtaine Gaeilge agus Cultúir i gColáiste Coe, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, an 14–16 Meitheamh 2019.]

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