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.  
14 Dec 2017

Children’s Cabinet to use real-time data to drive policy

By Elizabeth Tomev

Gov. Rauner: Enhanced technology improves taxpayer outcomes

SPRINGFIELD (Dec. 7, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Cabinet on Children and Youth turned on a new data dashboard today that policymakers and the public can use to make better-informed decisions about the health, safety, education and work readiness of Illinoisans younger than 25.

14 Dec 2017

Gov. Rauner: Administration won’t relent in pro-business reforms pursuit

By Elizabeth Tomev

Rauner tours Eli Bridge Co., Rack Builders in central Illinois

JACKSONVILLE (Dec. 8, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner toured the manufacturing plants of two successful central Illinois businesses this morning as he continued to advocate for the reforms he believes necessary to advance the state’s economic climate and competitive stance.

14 Dec 2017

Grassley Statement at Executive Business Meeting on U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Nominee

By Grassley Press

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Executive Business Meeting

December 14, 2017

VIDEO

Good morning. Today, we’re considering several nominees and one bill.

14 Dec 2017

Sing Christmas classics, enjoy a 3D holiday movie & shop local all at the Putnam!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
Surround yourself in the sounds of the season!
 
Capture the joy and spirit of the holiday season with The Three Tenors Christmas pre-recording of their live show at the Konzerthaus in Vienna. Don't miss this ONE-TIME-ONLY screening on the Putnam GIANT Screen on Dec. 22 at 6 p.m.

Purchase Tickets

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.

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