25 Jan 2018

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards Iowa $9.1 Million for Homelessness Assistance Initiatives

By Ashley Jared

Federal Homelessness Assistance Funding to Benefit Iowans in Need

(DES MOINES) –The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that Iowa has been awarded more than $9.1 million in federal funds to support homelessness assistance initiatives through the Continuum of Care (CoC) program.

25 Jan 2018

MoveOn members in Illinois overwhelmingly endorse Daniel Biss

By Tom Elliott

MoveOn members praise Biss’ support for single-payer health care, tuition-free public universities, fixing our broken criminal justice system, and making sure the wealthy pay their share. Best choice to take on Republican Bruce Rauner in November. 

25 Jan 2018

Urbandale Representative John Forbes, Five Former Legislators Endorse Fred Hubbell For Governor

By Fred Hubbell for Governor

Representative Forbes: ‘Fred Will Work To Ensure Every Iowan Has Access to The Quality, Affordable Health Care They Deserve’

Today, January 25, Urbandale State Representative John Forbes and five former legislators announced their endorsements of Fred’s Democratic campaign for Governor. The latest endorsers join a growing list of over 60 current and former elected leaders who have announced their support for Fred’s campaign.

25 Jan 2018

USDA Helped Improve Essential Services for 7 Million Rural Residents in 2017

By USDA Office of Communications

Funding Supports Schools, Libraries, Municipal Centers, First Responder Vehicles and Equipment, Other Community Needs

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2018 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced that USDA invested in nearly 400 projects to provide essential services for more than 7 million people in rural areas across the country in Fiscal Year 2017.

25 Jan 2018

Fred Hubbell Statement On GOP’s Proposed Education Cuts

By Fred Hubbell for Governor

Following the GOP's proposed $52 million in mid-year cuts, half of which are cuts to education - Iowa's regent schools, community colleges, and the Department of Education - totaling a whopping

25 Jan 2018

Gov. Reynolds praises new dual enrollment numbers

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds praised the increase in the number of dual enrolled students in Iowa.

25 Jan 2018

FRIDAY: Fred Hubbell To Launch ‘Invest In Iowa Tour’ Joining Meet and Greets Across Southwest Iowa

By Fred Hubbell for Governor

Three-Day, 12 Stop Tour Visits A Dozen Counties Across Southwest Iowa

Tour Highlights Fred’s Vision To Invest In All Parts Of Iowa, Rural And Urban

25 Jan 2018

Village Home Stores of Geneseo, IL Awarded Best Of Houzz 2018

By Elizabeth Round

Local Quad Cities Business Selected by Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World

25 Jan 2018

Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s 'Postcards from Venice' Offers Merriment and Romance

By Mark McLaughlin
IOWA/IL QUAD-CITIES – For centuries, the city of Venice, Italy, has been held in high esteem for its art and architecture. It has also been a source of inspiration for composers, filmmakers, authors, and poets around the world. This highly desirable travel destination receives up to 30 million tourists a year.
25 Jan 2018

UW-LA CROSSE FALL 2017 DEAN'S LIST

By Brad Quarberg

La Crosse, Wis. (Jan. 25, 2018) —  Caroline Nagovan, Finance Major from Coal Valley, Illinois, hass been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the fall semester of the 2017-18 academic year, ending December 2017. Qualification for the Dean’s List is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible, students must have earned not less than a 3.5 semester grade point average and have carried a minimum of 12 credits.

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