17 Nov 2017

Iowa school board members set 2018 legislative platform, prioritize extension of the state

By Tammy Votava

Des Moines, Iowa (November 15, 2017) - More than 200 delegates from the Iowa Association of School Board's (IASB) member school districts and area education agencies (AEAs) gathered at the annual Delegate Assembly on Nov. 15 to conduct the annual meeting and determine the platform for the 2018 legislative session. Each board appoints one board member as delegate to represent their organization's views. 

17 Nov 2017

Gov. Rauner: Sahara Woods to be great off-road rider draw

By Elizabeth Tomev

Federal grant of $1.2 million to fund 26-mile trail system at wildlife area near Harrisburg

CARRIER MILLS (Nov. 15, 2017) — A new project will make southern Illinois a destination for off-road riders, Gov. Rauner said while announcing development of a 26-mile off-highway vehicle trail system at Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area.

17 Nov 2017

Winter Iowa Games Adds Iowa City Events

By Cory Kennedy

AMES, Iowa (November 15, 2017) - Iowa Games CEO/Executive Director and Hawkeye legend, Chuck Long, announced the Winter Iowa Games presented by Grinnell Mutual will be hosting five sports at the University of Iowa Field House in February 2018.  "We are excited to be hosting events in Iowa City this year," commented Long. "This is a great opportunity to connect Iowans with a wonderful community through competition in the Winter Iowa Games."

17 Nov 2017

Vendors Wanted for Christkindlmarkt Craft Fair

By German American Heritage Center
Saturday, December 16, 10-2pm
17 Nov 2017

GAHC Museum Store Sunday

By German American Heritage Center
Sunday, November 26 GAHC open 12-5pm
 
Enjoy a jolly trolley ride down 2nd St. connecting you to the GAHC, the Figge Art Museum, and the Festival of Trees for your shopping convenience.
17 Nov 2017

Holiday Zither Concert at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church

By German American Heritage Center
The Davenport Zither Ensemble will put on their holiday concert on Sunday, November 26 at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2363 West 3rd Street, Davenport. The performance begins at 2pm.
17 Nov 2017

Iowa Corn Growers Thank Governor Reynolds for Extending the Harvest Weight Proclamation

By Lisa Cassady

JOHNSTON, Iowa - November 14, 2017 - The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) thanks Governor Reynolds for extending the proclamation until December 1, 2017 granting a temporary weight limit exemption for trucks on Iowa roads.

17 Nov 2017

Gov. Reynolds extends overweight loads proclamation

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation Monday extending the transportation of overweight loads of corn, soybeans, haw, straw, silage and stover. The proclamation will expire Dec. 1, 2017.

This proclamation allows vehicles transporting corn, soybeans, hay, straw, silage and stover to be overweight (not exceeding 90,000 pounds gross weight) without a permit, but only for the duration of this proclamation.

17 Nov 2017

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Friday Announcements - 11/17/2017

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Members! Let us know what you have going on for Christmas and New Years!!  LeClaireChamber@gmail.com

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

LECLAIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD ELECTION AND ADDITIONS

17 Nov 2017

Silos & Smokestacks Honors Those Telling America's Agricultural Story

By Jori Wade-Booth

WATERLLO, IOWA (November 15, 2017) - Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) honored the Heritage Area's finest during its 13th Annual Golden Silo Awards & Barn Party, Friday, Nov. 10, at The Winneshiek Hotel & Opera House, Decorah. 

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