01 Feb 2019

State Rep Tony McCombie Appointed to Legislative Audit Commission

By David Kubik

SAVANNA, ILLINOIS (February 1, 2019) — Minority Leader Jim Durkin appointed State Representative Tony McCombie to the Illinois State Legislative Audit Commission along with Republican Representatives Mark Batinick of Plainfield and Randy Frese of Quincy.

01 Feb 2019

Joe McKeown Moves To Injured Reserve List

By Brian Rothenberger

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 1, 2019) — The Storm’s second leading scorer, Joe McKeown, has been placed on the 30-day injured reserve with an upper body injury.

McKeown has appeared in 27-games this season and registered eight goals and ten assists.

Quad City is in action tonight in Huntsville, Alabama to face the Havoc. Listen live on your home for the Storm 107.7 WQUD Vintage Radio.

01 Feb 2019

Op-Ed: Iowa should regulate marijuana like beer, wine and liquor

By SenatePress

IOWA CITY, IOWA (February 1, 2019) — In November, Michigan voters approved legal sales of marijuana to adults. The newly elected Governors of both Minnesota and Illinois want to do the same.

Iowa should follow their lead. Marijuana prohibition hasn’t worked and has hurt taxpayers and everyday Iowans.

01 Feb 2019

Zac Brown Band Tour Coming to the 2019 Iowa State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 1, 2019) — Zac Brown Band's winning combination of country, bluegrass, reggae, and Caribbean music hits the Iowa State Fair Grandstand for the first time, August 11, 2019, at 8PM. Known for chart toppers that include "Chicken Fried," "Goodbye in Her Eyes," "Sweet Annie", and "Jump Right In," Zac Brown Band: The Owl Tour tickets go on sale Friday, February 8, 2019 at 9AM CST.

Zac Brown Band: The Owl Tour

01 Feb 2019

Rep Dave Loebsack to Bring “Investing in Rural Iowa” Tour to DeWitt and Eldridge

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (Februrary 1, 2019) — Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be holding roundtables in DeWitt and Eldridge to discuss the recently-passed farm bill, his efforts to expand broadband-access in rural communities and other issues facing rural Iowans. Throughout his Investing in Rural Iowa Tour, Loebsack will meet with farmers and other leaders in the rural community to discuss the issues important to farmers and rural Iowans.

01 Feb 2019

Iowa Rise Tour: Sen Cory Booker Announces First Trip to Iowa

By Cory 2020 Iowa Press

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 1, 2019) — Today, following the announcement of his candidacy for President of the United States of America, Senator Cory Booker released the following details about his first trip to Iowa. The Iowa Rise Tour will focus on introducing Iowans to Sen Booker’s record of running towards challenges, when others had given up, and bringing people together to do big things and build a more fair and just nation for everyone.

31 Jan 2019

Is Making Election Day a Federal Holiday a "Democratic Power Grab?" Yes, But ...

By Thomas L Knapp

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) opposes a Democratic bill that would make election day a federal holiday. He calls it a Democratic "power grab." Is he right?

The New York Times reports, without questioning the premise, that the bill is "intended to increase voter turnout."

31 Jan 2019

Mount Mercy University Congratulates December 2018 Grads

By Amanda Mayotte

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (January 31, 2019) — The student(s) listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University in December 2018. A commencement ceremony will be held May 19, 2019, at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

31 Jan 2019

Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center: February Presidents, Tennis & Pickleball with Miss Cindy, and Two Super Saturdays

By Nikki McGinnis

CLINTON, IOWA (January 31, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," is beginning the love month of February with these activities and events. Enjoy decorating cookies as presidents on WOW Wednesday. Then, meet Miss Cindy and get active with tennis and pickleball at Funtime Friday.

31 Jan 2019

Elise Matson Named to Mercy College of Health Sciences President's List

By Maureen Smith

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 31, 2019) — Elise Matson of Muscatine, Iowa, has been named to the President's List for the fall 2018 semester at Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. To qualify for this academic recognition, students must attain a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.75 in their most recent semester, for a minimum of six credit hours.

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