27 Feb 2019

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces 2019 Statewide Summit Connecting Workforce, STEM, and Workplace Partnerships

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 27, 2019) — Today, Governor Kim Reynolds reaffirmed her vision for preparing Iowans for dynamic careers and lifelong learning by continuing to connect workforce, STEM, and workplace partnerships. This year’s Future Ready Iowa Summit titled, “STEM Education + Workplace Partnerships,” takes place on April 30, 2019, at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The Governor’s STEM Advisory Council will be hosting the event.

27 Feb 2019

Davenport Library Closed on March 21 for Staff Development Day

By Davenport Library — Marketing

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 27, 2019) — All locations of the Davenport Library will be closed on Thursday, March 21. for a Staff Development Day. The Library will reopen on Friday, March 22 with regular business hours of 9AM to 5:30PM.

For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832

27 Feb 2019

Erg Showdown — Indoor Rowing Challenge this Saturday

By Jill A Weitzel

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 27, 2019) — This Saturday, March 2, 2019, rowers of all ages and all skill levels, from Des Moines to Chicago, will compete in the Quad Cities Erg Showdown. The indoor rowing challenge which is hosted by Rivermont Collegiate in partnership with Y Quad Cities Rowing will be in the gym on the Rivermont campus. More than 100 rowers will compete in the Jr 2K, Jr Lightweight, Jr Novice 2K, several 4x500 meter races, and much more. It promises to be an exciting day.

26 Feb 2019

Moeller Nights: March's Roster + Upcoming Shows

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26 Feb 2019

Senators to Commerce: Thoroughly Review Argentine Biodiesel Dumping Before Lifting Duties

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (February 26, 2019) — US Sens Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa and Maria Cantwell of Washington led a bipartisan group of 12 senators in writing to Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross questioning the Administration’s changed circumstances review of antidumping and countervailing duty

26 Feb 2019

Walmart Announces New Plastic Packaging Waste Reduction Commitments

By Brittany Trangsrud

BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS (February 26, 2019) — Walmart today issued a bold new set of plastic waste reduction commitments by leveraging its massive private brand program. The new commitments, announced at Walmart’s annual supplier forum, are expected to impact over 30,000 SKUs.

26 Feb 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Discusses Hearing on Drug Pricing with Neil Cavuto on Fox News Channel

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (February 26, 2019) — US Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley of Iowa discussed his thoughts on today’s Senate Finance Committee hearing on drug pricing with Neil Cavuto on Fox News Channel.

26 Feb 2019

Alex Basey Signed To 3-Game Tryout Contract

By Brian Rothenberger

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 26, 2019) — Defenseman Alex Basey has been added to the Quad City Storm roster on a three-game tryout contract. Basey is a native of Oshawa, Ontario and is in his second year of professional hockey. He has spent the majority of both seasons with FHL Danville.

The Storm are in action tomorrow night at 6:30 for their first ever matchup with the Roanoke Railyard Dawgs! Get your tickets at QuadCityStorm.com.

26 Feb 2019

WQPT Imagination Station Tickets Available March 1

By Lora Adams

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

The event is free, however each person attending must have a ticket. WQPT requests that families only register once so that every family has the opportunity to attend. Duplicate requests will be disqualified.

26 Feb 2019

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley: Pharma Execs Should Stop Grandstanding and Work to Lower Prescription Prices

By Grassley Press

It’s not every day an Iowan has the opportunity to wake up and ask top executives of seven major pharmaceutical companies the question that’s on the minds of most Americans: Why do prescription drug prices keep rising in America?

That’s exactly what I did Tuesday when I chaired a congressional hearing of the Senate Finance Committee. It’s the second in a series of hearings I have called to examine drug pricing in the United States.

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