26 Feb 2018

Iowa Wesleyan University Recognizes Dr. Peggy Whitson ’81 with Presidential Medal for Outstanding Merit

By Lori Baerg

Mount Pleasant, Iowa: February 20, 2018 - Dr. Peggy Whitson ’81, renowned record-breaking NASA astronaut returned to Iowa Wesleyan University, her alma mater, for the 176th birthday of the University. Dr. Whitson was the featured keynote speaker for Founders Day, addressing a standing room only crowd at the University Chapel on February 14. Before taking the stage, Dr. Whitson was presented the Presidential Medal for Outstanding Merit by Steven E.

26 Feb 2018

2018 Governor’s Difference Makers Awards Announced

By Rachel Bold

Black History Month celebration recognizes Illinoisans for their excellence in service to their communities

26 Feb 2018

Miller Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Pass CLOUD Act

By Geoff Greenwood

36 attorneys general press Congress to clarify when law enforcement can obtain email data stored on foreign servers

(DES MOINES, Iowa) Attorney General Tom Miller today joined a bipartisan group of state attorneys general in urging Congress to clarify how U.S. law enforcement pursuing domestic criminal investigations can access electronic data stored overseas.

26 Feb 2018

Rauner announces personnel transition

By Rachel Bold

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.

26 Feb 2018

Both Iowa Senate & House to start the day with Hindu prayers on Monday

By Rajan Zed
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.
 
26 Feb 2018

Local students selected to University of Minnesota Twin Cities Fall 2017 Dean's List

By University News Service

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:

26 Feb 2018

Fall 2017 University of Dubuque Dean's List

By Stacey Ortman

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.

26 Feb 2018

Quad City Arts Presents Art @ the QC Int'l Airport

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

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.

22 Feb 2018

Boulton Lays Out Vision Forward for Iowa

By Jordan Sabine

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

22 Feb 2018

Biss campaign responds to cancellation of downstate debate

By Tom Elliott

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.

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