WASHINGTON DC (February 4, 2019) — Iowa Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he has invited Jeff Chapman, the Battalion Chief of the Clinton Fire Department, to be his guest at the State of the Union address in Washington on Tuesday, February 5. Chapman, who was born and raised in Clinton, has served with its fire department since 1995. Each Member of Congress is allotted one ticket to invite a guest to the State of the Union speech.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 4, 2019) — The Quad City Storm has traded forward Austin Hervey to the Peoria Rivermen in exchange for Stephen Gaul, Dean Yakura and the rights for Joseph Widmar.

ROLLA, MISSOURI (February 4, 2019) — Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the honor list for the Fall 2018 semester.        To be included on the honor list, students must have carried a minimum of 12 hours and had grade point averages of 3.2 or above out of a possible 4.0.       

DUBUQUE, IOWA (February 4, 2019) — University of Dubuque Heritage Center continues its sixth season of Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series with A Celtic Celebration: Scythian and Kennedy’s Kitchen on Saturday, March 2, at 7:30PM in John and Alice Butler Hall. Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with this special musical collaboration.

KUTZTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA (February 4, 2019) — The global leader in regenerative organic agriculture is coming to the corn belt.

BOURBONNAIS, ILLINOIS (February 4, 2019) — Olivet Nazarene University congratulates all students named to the dean's list during the fall 2018 semester. Area students who achieved this honor are:

Rachel Besse of Moline, Illinois

Mattie Buller of Moline

Jacob Flynn of Davenport, Iowa

Kelly Hansen of Moline

Emma Kindred of Coal Valley, Illinois

Kyle Kirschenmann of Moline

Noelle Klimek of Bettendorf, Iowa

OXFORD, OHIO (February 4, 2019) — Chloe Reed of Pleasant Valley was among more than 1,000 students from Miami University who received degrees during fall commencement exercises Friday, December 14, 2018, at Millett Hall.

Reed graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Zoology.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI (February 4, 2019) — Klaire Evans of Silvis, Illinois, is among Southeast Missouri State University's fall 2018 graduates.

Evans graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a major in nursing.

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (February 4, 2019) — As the Illinois Legislature begins its new term in 2019, several veterinarians from around Illinois are stepping up to take on a leadership role that will help these policymakers make better informed decisions to help protect and care for our pets and animals.

WASHINGTON DC (February 4, 2019) — Beginning February 1 and continuing through April 15, AARP Foundation is providing free tax assistance and preparation through its 

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