DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 6, 2019) —

WHAT: River Bend Foodbank’s Community Hunger Drive Awards Reception

WHERE: Holiday Inn & Suites/The J Bar 2 nd Floor Ballroom, 4215 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, IA 52807

WHEN: Thursday, March 7 at 11:45AM, with lunch at 12PM. Program begins at 12:30PM.

WHY: Please join us as we announce the results of this year’s campaign and recognize businesses within our community who have participated in this year’s campaign.

MARCH 6

all the vibes

RAYLAND BAXTER

@ THE RUST BELT

ALL AGES

WASHINGTON DC (March 5, 2019) — US Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa today announced that the committee will hold a hearing on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, with testimony from US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer assessing the current state of the World Trade Organization (WTO) nearly 25 years after its creation and potential reforms that would strengthen the institution.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 5, 2019) — Last month, Biaggi’s in Davenport, Iowa partnered with Family Resources to host a wine tasting event bringing in $4,750 to the organization.

This was the fifth year for the event, featuring a delicious spread by Chef Patrick Trainor and wine-tastings provided by Okoboji Wine, Johnson Brother’s Distributing, Glazer’s Distributing of Iowa, and Dimitri Wine and Spirits.

WASHINGTON DC (March 5, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Clinton and Scott Counties for open office hours. Brian Kramer, Loebsack’s District Representative, will be at the following locations. Brian Kramer will be on hand to work with individuals who are having difficulty with a government agency, have suggestions for Dave, or would just like to share their concerns. Members of the public are invited to attend.

NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA (March 5, 2019) — The following local students have been named to the St Olaf College dean's list for the fall 2018 semester:

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, MAJOR(s) (if listed), HIGH SCHOOL, PARENTS

Bettendorf, IA Katie Hagaman, Music Education, De Kalb High School, Heidi Koenig and Robert Hagaman Davenport, IA Emma Aanestad, Bettendorf High School, David and Jennifer Aanestad Nate Trasowech, Central High School, Andrew and Jane Trasowech

The word of the month for the Democratic Party's would-be 2020 presidential nominees is "aspirational."

"The Green New Deal? I see it as aspirational," US Senator Amy Klobuchar told Fox News on February 12. She would vote for the resolution introduced by US Rep Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey, but "if it got down to the nitty-gritty of an actual legislation, as opposed to, 'Oh, here's some goals we have' — uh, that would be different for me."

ELDRIDGE, IOWA (March 5, 2019) — State Senators Liz Mathis of Hiawatha and Rich Taylor of Mount Pleasant invite Eldridge residents to attend a listening-post at the Scott County Library-Eldridge Branch in Eldridge from 12-1PM on Friday, March 22. The library is located at 200 N 6th Ave in Eldridge.

Sens Mathis and Taylor will provide an update on the 2019 legislative session and welcome questions and comments from the local residents.

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