13 Dec 2017

New Animal Adventures just in time for the Holidays!

By J. Vanderbush
In this season of giving, why not give a gift that could help families and children learn and appreciate animals and nature? Click the titles to check out our new program offerings at the Niabi Zoo coming in the New Year!
 
13 Dec 2017

One year in, Future Energy Jobs Act on pace to add jobs, draw investment

By Elizabeth Tomev

Gov. Rauner signed landmark legislation in December 2016

CORDOVA (Dec. 12, 2017) — Addressing gatherings at nuclear power plants in Cordova and Clinton, Gov. Bruce Rauner today celebrated the jobs saved and gains made one year in to the state’s tenure with the Future Energy Jobs Act.

13 Dec 2017

Boulton’s Statement on Reynolds’ Budget Hearing

By Jordan Sabine

Des Moines, IA- State Senator Nate Boulton, Democratic candidate for governor, made the following statement after Governor Reynolds’ budget hearing.

13 Dec 2017

Upcoming QCESC Events with Volunteer Needs and Reminders:

By The Quad City Engineering & Science Council (QCESC)
  • QCESC Monthly Meeting: NEXT MEETING: Wednesday, December 13th at 6:00 P.M. at Hamilton Tech College.  Everyone is welcome to attend!
    13 Dec 2017

    Bring in the Noon Year at the Family Museum

    By Elly Gerdts

    Bettendorf — The grownups get to have their New Year’s Eve fun at night, so the Family Museum offers kids a chance to celebrate the arrival of 2018 during the daylight hours with “Noon Year’s Eve”, a countdown to 12:00 noon! This event will be on Sunday, December 31, from 9:00 AM through 12:00 PM with a countdown at 12:00 noon. The Museum will close at 2:00 PM.

    13 Dec 2017

    Gov. Rauner enacts legislation to combat fraudulent opioid prescriptions

    By Elizabeth Tomev

    SB 772 will decrease prevalence of “doctor-shopping”

    EAST ST. LOUIS (Dec. 13, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed into law SB 772, legislation that will require prescribers with an Illinois Controlled Substance License to register with and use the Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP), a database that records patient prescription history.

    13 Dec 2017

    RME Kicks of it's 2018 Annual Apeal with Winter Wine Experience

    By Alex Burkamper
    DAVENPORT - Join us for the 9th Annual Winter Wine Experience, presented by Dimitri Wine & Spirits and sponsored by Estes Construction, on January 20th. . Winter Wine kicks off RME's Annual Appeal, and helps fund all of the educational programming offered by RME.Whether you prefer white or red, there will be excellent wine from around the globe for tasting, hors d'oeuvres, raffles, a silent auction, and live music. 
     
    13 Dec 2017

    Updated: House Fire/ Fatality Accident

    By Tara Dinneweth
    • The vehicle involved in the December 12, 2017 House Fire / Fatality vehicle accident in Maysville Iowa was identified as a 2013 Ferrari Spider. The driver has been identified as Kelly Phillip Dewulf, 58 years old male from Wheatland, Iowa
    13 Dec 2017

    Greeting the Christmas dawn at Bishop Hill

    By Martha Downey

    Site to host traditional Swedish ‘Julotta’ service on Christmas morning at historic church

    BISHOP HILL, IL – The Christmas tradition of “Julotta” survives at Bishop Hill State Historic Site, where people will gather for a nondenominational church service at 6 a.m. Christmas morning.

    13 Dec 2017

    Treasurer Fitzgerald Encourages Giving the Gift of Education this Holiday Season

    By Karen Austin

    And get a gift of your own, a state tax deduction

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