15 Dec 2017

US Coast Guard announces names for its Sentinel Class of Fast Response Cutters

By U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard has announced the names for its Sentinel Class of Fast Response Cutters, each vessel being named for a deceased leader, trailblazer or hero of the Coast Guard and its predecessor services of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, the U.S. Lifesaving Service and the U.S. Lighthouse Service.

15 Dec 2017

Wildwood Hills Ranch raises $280,000 to benefit Iowa at-risk children

By Gretchen McLaughlin

ST. CHARLES, Iowa – Wildwood Hills Ranch, with the generous support of Heart of America Group, raised more than $280,000 this fall from two fundraising events: the Wild About the Child Barn Dance hosted at Veritas Stables in Davenport, IA and a Thanksgiving buffet at The Machine Shed in Urbandale, IA.

15 Dec 2017

Nate Boulton’s Statement on Proposed Republican Tax Plan

By Jordan Sabine

Des Moines, IA - State Senator Nate Boulton, Democratic candidate for governor, made the following statement in reaction to the tax proposal release by Governor Reynolds and the Republicans.

15 Dec 2017

TODAY and TOMORROW! A Nova Christmas

By Nova Singers

You don't want to miss this popular concert featuring familiar carols, new arrangements of old favorites, seasonal tunes from around the world and a few surprises that are sure to delight the young and the young at heart!  Gather you loved ones and celebrate the yuletide with Nova Singers! Friday, December 15 7:30 St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport Saturday, December 16 7:30 First Lutheran Church, Galesburg

14 Dec 2017

Hy-Vee Partners with First Responders to Give Away 3,700 Hams for the Holidays

By Christina Gayman

Police Officers, Firefighters and EMTs Help Hy-Vee Feed Families in Need

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 14, 2017) - Hy-Vee, Inc. announced today that it is partnering with first responders in seven cities across the Midwest for a community initiative called Hy-Vee Hams for the Holidays. Over the next week, Hy-Vee will hand out more than 3,700 Hormel® Cure 81® hams to families in need throughout the company’s eight-state region.

14 Dec 2017

Treasurer Fitzgerald Offers Tips to Protect Your Gift Cards

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (12/14/2017) (readMedia)-- Year in and year out, gift cards are continually the most requested presents during the holiday season. State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald wants Iowa consumers to make sure they take full advantage of their gift cards. "Each year, gift cards go unused because the cards are lost or forgotten," said Fitzgerald.

14 Dec 2017

Season dedication to Coach Dave Wessel between varsity games tonight!

By Jill Weitzel

This evening Rivermont’s Varsity Basketball, girls, and boys, teams will play Quad City Christian at home. The season will be dedicated to Coach Dave Wessel between games. Varsity girls begin at 5:30 p.m. and the boys are scheduled to start at 7:00 p.m. Coach Wessel served as Rivermont’s head coach from 2009 until his passing last May.

14 Dec 2017

Grassley Seeks Clarity on Justice Dept.’s Response to Political Texts

By Grassley Press

Senior FBI staffs’ “insurance policy” and “Hillary” texts raise specter of political Influence

14 Dec 2017

Eight Sheriffs Across Iowa Endorse Fred Hubbell for Governor

By Fred Hubbell for Governor

Today, in the latest sign of momentum for Fred Hubbell’s campaign for governor, eight sheriffs from all across Iowa are endorsing Fred for governor, citing his commitment to a smart public safety approach that includes investing in community-based mental health services.

Sheriffs endorsing Fred include:

  • Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek, Johnson County and former President of Iowa State Sheriffs And Deputies Association

14 Dec 2017

Iowa Democratic Party Calls on Governor Reynolds to Remove Representative Steve King from Campaign Committee

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party
King’s recent statement against diversity insults Iowa and the United States.  

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