CHICAGO (Feb. 21, 2018) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced that Executive Inspector General Maggie Hickey will leave the administration in March to pursue an opportunity in the private sector. She will join Schiff Hardin, a general practice law firm representing clients across the country and around the world.

On February 26, both Iowa State Senate and House of Representatives in Des Moines will start their respective sessions with Hindu prayers, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.
 

Students honored for academic success during the 2017 fall semester MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL, Minn. (February 23, 2018) - The following students have been named to the 2017 fall semester Dean's List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced today:

DUBUQUE, Iowa (Feb. 23, 2018) - The University of Dubuque congratulates the following students on being appointed to the Fall Semester 2017 Academic Dean's List. To be named to the dean's list, a student must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for that semester.

WHAT:  Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport Exhibition

WHEN:  March 2-April 30, 2018

WHERE: Quad City International Airport Gallery, 2200 69th Ave., Moline, IL

WHO: Tilly Woodward of Grinnell, IA; David Zahn, Moline, IL; Cindy Lesperance, Lakemoor, IL; Carol Hamilton, Harvard, IL and Brad Hook, Chicago.

“We need to take action now, to turn Iowa around and ensure working Iowans can reach their full potential here.” - State Senator Nate Boulton

February 19, 2018  - EVANSTON, Ill. Campaign Manager Abby Witt released the following statement in response to WCIA’s decision to cancel to only televised downstate debate.

“JB is borrowing a page from the billionaire playbook, avoiding debates and shunning reporters who ask tough questions.

Are you ready to weather the storm? What’s in your emergency kit? Join us at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street) on Tuesday, February 27 at 6:30pm when a representative from Scott Country Emergency Management will help you nail down the fundamentals and logistics of survival in tough situations.

This year, as many of you have heard or may have experienced firsthand, Iowa has seen a particularly large number of folks who have been adversely affected by this year’s flu virus. In fact, the most recent figures show that so far 43 people have tragically died in Iowa alone because of the flu virus, making this one of the worst flu seasons in years.

On Sunday, March 11 at 12:55 p.m. and Monday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. (all times local),  “Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie” returns to nearly 800 select movie theaters nationwide, presented by Fathom Events and 4K Media Inc. The digitally remastered version of the 2004 anime box office hit was inspired by the internationally popular Yu-Gi-Oh!

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