WASHINGTON – A recent poll, commissioned by the Justice Action Network and conducted by Public Opinion Strategies, indicates overwhelming support for reforms to America’s criminal justice system.

Do the “Cocoa Crawl” in LeClaire, Iowa – warm up with some hot cocoa plus enjoy free chocolate treats and fun discounts!
Join us for a fun day of sampling hot cocoa and chocolate treats in LeClaire, Iowa on Saturday, February 10 from 2-5pm (PLUS see extended hours from some deals below).

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (02/05/2018)-- Oklahoma City University is proud to announce that Ally Zahringer of Moline, IL has been named to President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2017 semester.

Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours during a semester and maintain a GPA of 3.9 or higher to meet the President's Honor Roll requirements.

Washington, D.C., February 5, 2018 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded President Donald J. Trump’s intent to appoint Kenneth Johnson to be the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Utility Service Administrator. Following the announcement, Secretary Perdue issued this statement:

WASHINGTON – In their continued efforts to secure the previously authorized funding for the Cedar Rapids flood mitigation project, U.S. Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst and Congressman Rod Blum sent a letter to Lieutenant General of the Army Corps of Engineers Todd Semonite and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works R.D. James requesting further information on how the Army Corps makes certain project funding decisions.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Feb. 6, 2018) - Kinsey Paulson, a Human Comm and Org Leadership major from Bettendorf, has been named to the Dean's List at Butler University in Indianapolis for the fall 2017 semester.

From Pre-K, K-12 to Higher Education, Fred Highlights Vision to Expand Access to Lifelong Educational Opportunities for All Iowans

Fred Hubbell: Let’s Provide Job Training In All High Schools And Community Colleges To Pair Students With The Jobs That Businesses Need.’

LINCOLN, NE (02/06/2018)-- More than 5,100 students have been named to the Deans' List/Explore Center List of Distinguished Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2017-18 academic year.

After a wildly successful inaugural contest in 2017, the Susan Glaspell Playwriting Festial returns for its second year!

Admission, as always, is "Pay What It's Worth"

​No reservations...seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 7:00pm, Shows at 7:30pm.

​Friday, February 9, 7:30 p.m.

Local Adult finalist: Through the Fence by Jason Platt

Local Youth winner: Rigid Image by Roger Pavey Jr.

Following a successful night for the Hubbell campaign at Iowa's Democratic precinct caucuses, Fred Hubbell released the following statement:

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