14 Nov 2017

Gov. Reynolds announces appointments to Iowa’s boards & commissions..

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions Thursday.

The following appointments are unpaid and are subject to Senate confirmation:

Workforce Development Board

Kelly Barrick, Johnston

Gina Bettini, Davenport

Jeff DeVries, Des Moines

Steven Gilbert, Osceola

Quentin Hart, Waterloo

Carmen Heck, Iowa City

Jayson Henry, Pella

Jay Iverson, Ankeny

14 Nov 2017

Governor takes bill action on Nov 9, 2017

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD (Nov. 9, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bill:

Bill No.: SB 0734

An Act Concerning Local Government

Action: Vetoed

Veto Message for SB 734

November 9, 2017

To the Honorable Members of The Illinois Senate

100th General Assembly:

14 Nov 2017

Governor Reynolds Ignores Opportunity for Leadership in Schmett-Saudi Case

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party
Reynolds is waiting on ‘third parties’ to tell her what to do about two of her fundraisers.
 
14 Nov 2017

Just Announced - Magician & Illusionist Mike Super

By Stephani Nagle
'America's Got Talent' Finalist and 'America's Favorite Mystifier' Mike Super Live on Stage
 
Saturday, January 6 - 7 pm
On Sale Friday, November 17 at 10 am
 
For the first time in the Quad Cities, America's Got Talent Finalist Mike Super is coming to the TaxSlayer Center for one night only, Saturday, January 6 at 7pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 17 at 10 am
 
14 Nov 2017

Fred Hubbell Releases New TV and First Radio Ad Addressing Mental Health Crisis, Highlighting Commitment To Fight For Quality Care For All Iowans

By Remi Yamamoto

Ads Feature Hubbells Stepping Up To Help Address Iowa's 'Brutal' Mental Health Crisis

Fred Hubbell: 'They’ve Got People In The Hallways Lying In Beds With No Place To Go. That’s Just Not How We Take Care Of People. That’s Not How We Build Our State.'

14 Nov 2017

New Bill in the Works to Help Curb Juvenile Crime

By KWQC-TV6

IOWA (KWQC)- Aldermen, Mayor Klipsch, Police Chiefs, Juvenile Justice Leaders and more are all coming together to help change the Juvenile Justice System in Iowa.

"We are looking for the legislature to come together to make some changes in juvenile laws," Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane says.

Those changes include harsher penalties for kids who steal cars.

After a few more meetings, the bill will be drafted by State Senator Roby Smith (R) 47th Dist.

14 Nov 2017

Friends Book Sale (again!) at the Davenport Library

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Thanks to a generous estate donation, the Friends of the Davenport Public Library are able to offer a large, unique collection of books for sale. This special event will take place on Friday, November 17 from noon to 5pm and Saturday, November 18 from 9am to noon and will be held at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue).

14 Nov 2017

Flood Victims Tax Credit Passes Illinois House and Senate

By David Kubik

SAVANNA… Legislation to provide an income tax credit to flood victims received the approval of the Illinois House of Representatives and State Senate this week and now heads to the Governor's desk for final consideration, according to State Representative McCombie (IL-71), co-sponsor of the bill.

14 Nov 2017

Davenport's Nick Fahrenkrug places first at state music competition

By Rick Peterson

APPLETON, WIS. (November 10, 2017) - Nick Fahrenkrug, son of Thomas and Theresa Fahrenkrug, Davenport, earned first-place honors in the sophomore's men division at the recent (Nov. 2-4) Wisconsin chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition. He received $150 for his first-place finish. A sophomore at Lawrence University, Fahrenkrug is a 2016 graduate of Central High School.

09 Nov 2017

Deceptive Veterans Charity Dissolves through Agreement with 24 States, Including Iowa Attorney General

By Geoff Greenwood

VietNow, also known as VeteransNow, raised money in Iowa; charity claimed donations would help local vets, but had no local programs

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