29 Nov 2017

Reynolds To Ignore Budget Crisis on “Build A Better Iowa” Tour

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party
Des Moines, IA – This week, as Governor Reynolds travels around the state to cover up her real record of undermining Iowa’s fiscal and economic health, the Iowa Democratic Party will be reminding voters of her misplaced priorities and mismanagement that led to the state’s current budget crisis.
29 Nov 2017

Grassley: We are Upholding Blue Slip Courtesy of Vast Majority of Judiciary Chairman Over Past Century

By Grassley Press

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Hearing on Nominations

November 29, 2017

VIDEO

Good morning. Congratulations to all the nominees and to your families and welcome to the Committee.

29 Nov 2017

Secretary Pate, EAC partner for IT, cybersecurity training for county auditors

By Kevin Hall

ALTOONA – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission (EAC) partnered on Wednesday to conduct information technology workshops for county auditors and their staff. EAC Chairman Matt Masterson and Director of Testing and Certification Brian Hancock joined Secretary Pate and his staff for the Election Officials as IT Managers training at the Adventureland Inn in Altoona.

29 Nov 2017

STARTING THIS THURSDAY!! Disney On Ice

By Lindsey Lobur
Disney On Ice presents Reach For The Stars Featuring the cinematic sensation Disney's Frozen and other timeless favorites!
 
29 Nov 2017

USDA Helps Rural Communities Restore Water Systems Damaged by Disasters

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2017 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the award of two grants to help rural water and sewer utilities recover from recent and future natural disasters.

29 Nov 2017

Annual Holiday Open House at the Bettendorf Mansion

By Jill Weitzel

Rivermont Collegiate will again open its doors to the public for a holiday open house at its campus in Bettendorf. Join us from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. Drop in for light refreshments and tours of the mansion decorated for the holidays.

The Bettendorf Mansion is located at 1821 Sunset Drive, directly off 18th Street behind K&K Hardware in Bettendorf. This event is open to the public.

29 Nov 2017

Boulton’s Statement on Residence Hall Closure at Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown

By Jordan Sabine

Des Moines, IA- State Senator Nate Boulton, Democratic candidate for governor, made the following statement in reaction to the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown closing one of its residential halls.

29 Nov 2017

State of Illinois prices $750 million in bonds

By Elizabeth Tomev

CHICAGO (Nov. 29, 2017) — Today the State of Illinois priced $750 million in new money General Obligation bonds for 2018 capital expenditures. Bond proceeds will be used to fund major capital construction projects and finance information technology projects. 

The General Obligation bonds were priced competitively in two separate bids:

29 Nov 2017

BEST WESTERN PLUS STEEPLEGATE INN RECEIVES BRAND’S HIGHEST AWARD FOR QUALITY

By Jodi Hamilton

Davenport, Iowa 11/27/2017 – The Best Western Plus SteepleGate Inn in Davenport, Iowa has received Best Western Hotels® & Resorts’ Chairman’s Award, the brand’s highest honor for outstanding quality standards. The Chairman’s Award recognizes the Best Western hotels that score in the top 5 percent of more than 2,100 North American properties, with respect to cleanliness and maintenance inspection scores.

28 Nov 2017

Bob Dorr & the Blue Band's Final Quad Cities' Performance

By Mississippi Valley Blues Society

The Mississippi Valley Blues Society and the River Music Experience are co-sponsoring the Quad Cities' final performance of Bob Dorr & the Blue Band. Ending a 36 year career performing the blues for thousands of enthusiastic fans, Bob Door has announced a conclusion of the band's tour schedule.

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