28 Nov 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg announce gift from AT&T to expand iJAG program

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg announced a $100,000 gift from AT&T at Boone High School on Tuesday to expand the Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) program.

iJAG helps raise high school graduation rates and support career paths for underserved students. Because of its success in keeping kids in school, iJAG was one of 34 state affiliates selected to share in $3.5 million from AT&T.

22 Nov 2017

Q&A: Thanksgiving with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: Who launched a “day of thanksgiving” to unite America “with one heart and one voice”?

22 Nov 2017

Extreme Weather Program at the Davenport Library

By Ann Hetzler

The weather affects everybody, especially here in the Midwest. Join us at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount) on Thursday, November 28 at 6:30pm for a program on Extreme Weather. Staff from the National Weather Service will present videos and tell you how to get involved as a “citizen scientist”, everyday people that take real-time weather observations, alert officials about severe weather and contribute to NOAA research.

22 Nov 2017

HILTOP MERCHANTS CELEBRATE SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

By Scott Tunnicliff

Coupons and specials offered by stores

Shoppers looking for unique gifts for the holidays are being encouraged to patronize the local independent shops in the Hilltop Campus Village. Coupons and itemized specials will be available on Saturday November 25.

22 Nov 2017

Q&A: Federal Judiciary with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q:  How is the federal judiciary unique from the legislative and executive branches of government?

22 Nov 2017

Governor Takes Clemency Action - November 21, 2017

By Elizabeth Tomev

CHICAGO (Nov. 22, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today granted five and denied 97 clemency petitions. 

This is the twenty-first set of petitions the governor has reviewed since taking office. Each person granted clemency has recently undergone a criminal background check through the Illinois State Police’s Law Enforcement Agencies Data System.

22 Nov 2017

Ascentra Credit Union to Build Mutually Beneficial Development in Bettendorf

By Alvaro Macias

BETTENDORF, IOWA -  Ascentra Credit Union furthers its commitment to the region and the city of Bettendorf with plans to relocate their home office from 1710 Grant Street to a new four-story building in the Town Square Development site located across from the Waterfront Convention Center parking lot.

22 Nov 2017

Hy-Vee’s Chief Administrative Officer to Retire, Chief Human Resources Officer Assumes Post

By Amy McCoy

As Hy-Vee Says Goodbye to Longtime Leader, Top Executive Is Named to New Role

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 22, 2017) — Hy-Vee, Inc. is recognizing the retirement of its Vice Chairman, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Andy McCann, following 41 years of service, and the promotion of another top executive, Sheila Laing, to a new leadership role.

22 Nov 2017

Davenport Road Repairs and Restrictions - Nov 22, 2017

By Jennifer Nahra

Starting Monday, November 27, Jersey Ridge Road will be closed to all traffic between Lombard and Central Park Avenue for private sewer repairs.  The contractor estimates work will be complete and the road re-opened on, or by, Friday, December 1.

CitiBus Route 3, Yellow Line, will be detoured Monday, November 27 through Friday, December 1 as a result of the closure.  The detour for Route 3 is as follows:

22 Nov 2017

Iowa GDP the Worst in the Nation Under Governor Kim Reynolds

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party

Des Moines, IA – Today, the Bureau of Economic Analysis released the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth numbers for each state and found that Iowa’s GDP shrank by 0.7% in the second quarter, the worst growth numbers in the nation.   

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