27 Apr 2018

The Romance of Sylvan Island

By Chuck Oestreich

The public is invited to enjoy a free readers' theater performance about Sylvan Island on Sunday afternoon, May 6, 2018, at 2:00pm. The presentation – under the joint sponsorship of River Action and Moline Parks will visit some of the major areas in the park where the present and the past meld into each other under the glow of romance. During the play, nine performers/readers will lead the audience on a walk along the park's main path.

27 Apr 2018

Fred Hubbell Statement On Winning Iowa Secretary Of State Youth Democratic Straw Poll

By Fred Hubbell for Governor

Polling Thousands Of High School Seniors Across The State, Fred Earned The Most Support Among Democratic Candidates For Governor

Hubbell Received Over 7% More Support Than His Closest Democratic Contender

27 Apr 2018

Paying it Forward, Ascentra Style

By Megan Guldenpfennig

Join the Movement – Special Video Releasing April 28

BETTENDORF, IOWA –  Ascentra Credit Union is known for paying it forward in the region, and wants to celebrate the upcoming International Pay it Forward Day on April 28 in a way that inspires others to pay it forward themselves.

27 Apr 2018

Bipartisan Bill Leverages Secret Service Threat Assessment Program to Improve School Safety

By Grassley Press

EAGLES Act honors victims of school violence; expands resources to mitigate threats

27 Apr 2018

Iowa Wesleyan Students Help Rebuild Field of Dreams

By Anna Zander

Mount Pleasant, IA - April 25, 2018 - When word of the vandalism at the Field of Dreams reached Mount Pleasant, Iowa, sports management professor, Jonathan Evans took action immediately. Evans contacted the folks at the movie site right away.  Evans offered his and his sports management classes assistance in restoration of the field from the damage.

27 Apr 2018

Grassley Statement on the Special Counsel Independence & Integrity Act

By Grassley Press

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

At an Executive Business Meeting

April 26, 2018

VIDEO

Good morning. We have two bills and several nominees on today’s agenda. I’m also going to take a point of personal privilege this morning.

27 Apr 2018

Senators introduce bipartisan bill to recruit and train next generation of farmers

By Andrew Bahrenburg

‘Next Generation in Agriculture Act’ would address top challenges for young farmers

27 Apr 2018

American Cancer Society Bettendorf Discovery Shop to host Annual Spring Garden Event

By Jamie Sons

All of the volunteers and staff at the Bettendorf Discovery Shop are hoping that you will be able to join us Monday, May 7th for our Garden event.  We are all ready to welcome spring by filling the shop with a variety of beautiful spring things that have been donated over the last year. 

27 Apr 2018

Silo & Smokestacks News

By Jori Wade-Booth

 Silos & Smokestacks bus tour: "The Meaning of Barns in AgriCULTURE"

WATERLOO, Iowa (April 26, 2018) - Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage is planning a cultural bus tour through Northeast Iowa. Participants will visit three historic barns and along the way enjoy the documentary, "The Barn Raisers." 

27 Apr 2018

River Bandits Heading Into Weekend Homestand After Win on the Road

By Jason Kempf & Logan Ratick

River Bandits Homestand Preview: April 27-29 (vs Cedar Rapids)

**Game and Radio Broadcast Schedule**
  • Friday, April 27 – Quad Cities River Bandits (Astros) vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels (Twins) 6:35 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 28 – Quad Cities River Bandits (Astros) vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels (Twins) 1:15 p.m.
    • DOUBLEHEADER. Game 1 starts at 1:15 p.m. Game 2 starts about 30 minutes after the completion of the first game.

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