CLINTON, IOWA – In the middle of winter, local news broke about a horrific scene of neglected and abused pit bulls in Clinton, Iowa that captivated the attention of many throughout the region.  The Clinton Humane Society took in the eight dogs right away and have been nursing them back to health, but the non-profit organization needed help as well.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, a lifelong family farmer and member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following statement regarding China’s second wave of tariffs targeting U.S. commodities, including soybeans, which were announced in retaliation to the Administration’s tariffs on Chinese products.

In the heat of the summer, survival can be challenging for many animals as they deal with increased temperatures and protected resources such as water and territory. Find out how animals stay cool and see if they have what it takes to be a survivor.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement after it was reported that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a “hardship” waiver from the RFS to Andeavor, one of the nation’s largest oil refiners, which made $1.5 billion in profits last year.

Despite the continued growth prompted by the strong economy, 65 percent of IBC members report concern in regards to attracting, developing and retaining a quality workforce.

ROSEMONT, Ill., April 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Food safety professionals planning to attend the 20th Anniversary of The Food Safety Summit next month have an opportunity to watch session previews as part of the First Taste weekly webcast series.

IA/IL QUAD-CITIES – This season, the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) Masterworks series has provided a global tour of beloved classical works. The series concludes by recognizing the outstanding contributions of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to Russian music. On April 7 and 8, music lovers in the Quad-Cities area will enjoy three Tchaikovsky selections when the QCSO presents Masterworks VI: Postcards from Russia.

Davenport, Iowa – The Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) Bridal Garage Sale is Sunday, April 8 from 11am to 1pm at CASI, 1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52806. Soon-to-be brides can shop the various vendor stations as well as the garage sale tables where past brides and vendors are selling their wares.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after his legislation, the Rural Wireless Access Act, was signed into law by President Trump. This bipartisan bill was incorporated in the FY2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act, which was passed by both the House and Senate and signed into law last week.

Each month, the Niabi Zoo hosts scientists discussing real issues in zoology, conservation, veterinary medicine, ecology, animal behavior, horticulture and more. These are presentations by people with specialized and deep knowledge of species and issues that are related to the natural world.
 

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