PEORIA, ILLINOIS (February 27, 2019) — As a winner of the university's annual concerto/aria competition, Taylor Wells of Davenport, IA will perform in concert with the Bradley Symphony Orchestra (BSO).

Wells is one of the three winners of the university's annual concerto/aria competition. She will perform the first movement of Rosauro's Marimba Concerto No 1 on Sunday, March 10, at 3PM, at the Dingeldine Music Center on the campus of Bradley University.

QUAD CITIES (February 27, 2019) — For the second year in a row, school absences at Quad Cities schools have dropped as a result of the “Challenge 5” initiative, a collaboration between United Way of the Quad Cities and eight local school districts in Scott and Rock Island counties and sponsored by the Arconic Foundation.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (February 27, 2019) — The following individuals from your area have been named to the Dean's List at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for the Fall 2018 semester. UWM is the second largest university in the State of Wisconsin, with more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, PROGRAM, CLASS YEAR

Morrison, IL Emily Wallander, Letters & Science Undergrad, Junior

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 27, 2019) — Terry Myers, MBA, CPA, and former CFO, has written and published Let’s Get Down to Business, a book that condenses 40 years of business and consulting experience into 11 riveting chapters covering key topics he’s faced while in the field.

WASHINGTON DC (February 27, 2019) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley today made the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Michael J. Desmond to be Chief Counsel for the IRS and Assistant General Counsel for the Treasury Department. Yesterday, 84 senators voted to invoke cloture, and Desmond was confirmed today 83 to 15.

WASHINGTON DC (February 27, 2019) —

Mr President,

We’re now in the fifth week of the tax filing season.

Based on all reports from the IRS, the filing season is running smoothly.

All systems are operating as expected, returns are being processed, and refunds are being sent out without any major complications.

According to Commissioner Rettig, the IRS has even set a couple of internal records for the speed at which they have processed returns.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 27, 2019) — State Representative Tony McCombie has signed on to co-sponsor House Resolution 153 today: Legislation stating opposition to any measure that would allow the creation of a graduated income-tax on Illinois residents.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (February 27, 2019) — Looking for something to do during Spring Break? Look no further! The Family Museum has six great days of spring break programming for your family to enjoy. All events and performances are included with admission or membership. Sponsored by Nelson Chiropractic.

Family Museum Gets Active!

Monday, March 11

10:00AM: Family Zumba Class

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 27, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is hosting a free workshop for anyone impacted by cancer titled “Lymphedema Workshop” on Thursday, March 7, 2019, from 6:30PM–8PM at Gilda’s Club (1234 East River Drive, Davenport, IA).

Join Beth Shelly, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB PMB, for an informational workshop about Lymphedema.

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