23 Feb 2019

Two Experienced Racing Promoters to Guide 2019 Events at Davenport Speedway

By Phil Roberts

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.

23 Feb 2019

Item of Interest: Flood Outlook, 02/22/19

By Jennifer A Nahra

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.

23 Feb 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Additional Cabinet Appointments

By Pat Garrett

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.

23 Feb 2019

"Becoming American" Documentary and Program Series Begins Tuesday, March 5

By German American Heritage Center

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.

23 Feb 2019

Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Ron Wyden Launch Bipartisan Investigation into Insulin Prices

By Grassley Press

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.

23 Feb 2019

Iowa Division of Labor Commissioner Michael Mauro Announces Retirement

By Iowa Workforce Development

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.

23 Feb 2019

Q&A with Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley on E-Verify

By Grassley Press

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.

23 Feb 2019

Women’s Group Reacts to Trump Administration Bar on Comprehensive Reproductive Healthcare Providers from Federal Family Planning Program

By Anna Zuccaro

WASHINGTON DC (February 22, 2019) — Earlier today, 

23 Feb 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedules

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 23, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Friday released their public schedules for Monday, February 25 — Sunday, March 3, 2019.

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

 

Monday, February 25

Lt Gov Gregg visits Amana Woolen Mill

800 48th Ave

Amana, IA 52203

11:30AM

 

Lt Gov Gregg visits Rantizo

105 Iowa Ave, Suite 231

23 Feb 2019

Iowa Democrats’ Statement on Tom Vilsack

By Grassley Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 23, 2019) — In response to the news that former Governor and US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will not seek the Democratic nomination for US Senate in 2020 against Joni Ernst, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price issued the following statement:

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