DES MOINES, IOWA (March 14, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster-proclamation today for the State of Iowa in response to flooding and severe-weather beginning March 13 and continuing. Earlier today, she activated Iowa's State Emergency Operations Center to coordinate the response to Iowa's flooding.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 14, 2019) — When it comes to a citizen’s Constitutional right to vote, we must ensure every legitimate vote is counted. Unfortunately, a bill that will limit that right has been approved on a party line vote by the Senate State Government Committee.

SF575 could disenfranchise the vote of thousands of Iowans by:

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 14, 2019) — A dramatic/multi-generational play entitled, "for colored girls who have considered suicide when the rainbow is enuf," is being peformed at Playcrafters Barn Theatre March 29th and 30th.  The show is at 7:30 pm and you can get ticket at the door for $10.00.  

WASHINGTON DC (March 14, 2019) — Welcome to this afternoon’s hearing. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin is here to testify about the President’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget proposal.

The President’s budget includes various proposals to confront a variety of policy issues, including runaway federal-spending, border-security and immigration-enforcement, national defense, the opioid epidemic, and health-care costs.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 14, 2019) — WQPT, PBS for the Quad Cities Region is hosting their 2019 Imagination Station for kids on March 16.

Tickets for the free event were “sold out” in 24 hours and takes place on the campus of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 14, 2019) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate applauds Governor Kim Reynolds for streamlining the process for felons seeking to have their voting-rights restored. This week, the Governor’s Office unveiled a new application that is simpler and easier to understand.

“The process of having your voting rights restored by the Governor is not complicated,” Sec Pate said. “I encourage felons who want to vote to look at the process and take the necessary steps.”

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 14, 2019) — Amanda Grissom, from Eldridge, who is majoring in theatre, is part of Monmouth College's production of "Oliver!" that will be staged April 11-14.

Grissom's role is Mrs Sowerberry/Second Woman, Bread Seller/Ensemble/Props Design/Assistant Stage Manager/Dance Captain.

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (March 14, 2019) — The following students are Stockdale Fellows at Monmouth College. The James and Sybil Stockdale Fellows Program is the most prestigious scholarship, leadership, and enrichment program at Monmouth. During their four years, Stockdale Fellows develop the skills and characteristics necessary to be able to lead and serve their larger community.

Hunter De La Rosa of Moline

Katelynn Mickle of Bettendorf

Savanah Strunk of Buffalo

IOWA CITY, IOWA (March 14, 2019) —

WHO: Representative Dave Loebsack

WHAT: Dave will join with the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging to tour their facilities and meet with University doctors and professors

WHERE: John Pappajohn Pavilion Lower Level, PET Imaging Center Conference Room 0911Z, 200 Hawkins Drive

TIME: 11:30AM

 

WASHINGTON DC (March 14, 2019) — Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa joined Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina in introducing the PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act, common-sense legislation that provides much-needed oversight of asbestos-bankruptcy trusts to ensure victims receive fair and just compensation. The bill is also cosponsored by Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Mike Crapo of Idaho.

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