26 Oct 2017

Loebsack Statement on Passage of the FY2018 Republican Budget

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the House passed the Republican’s budget for FY2018, which includes cuts to investments in education, seniors, veterans, hardworking families and our rural communities, all while raising the deficit by over $1.3 trillion. Also included in the budget are instructions to fast-track the republicans’ plan to pass their partisan tax legislation that will actually raise taxes on many middle class Iowans.

26 Oct 2017

Cranksgiving Clinton 2017

By Mary Rupp
Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels: Part scavenger hunt, part food drive, part bicycle ride. Navigate the streets of Clinton searching for specific food and personal items. Once you’ve found them, make your way through the checkout lines to the finish line at Manning’s Whistle Stop.  All your purchased items will be donated to Pantries United and Brown Bag Ministry. Where: Manning’s Whistle Stop, 416 North 2nd Street, Clinton, Iowa
26 Oct 2017

Yard and Garden: Prepare Outdoor Flowers for Winter

By Becky L. King

AMES, Iowa – With colder temperatures sweeping across Iowa, it’s time to start thinking about winter. How should Iowans prepare flowers for winter temperatures to ensure their long-term survival?

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer questions about the best way to prepare flowers for winter. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

26 Oct 2017

Yard and Garden: Identify and Enjoy Crabapples

By Becky L. King

AMES, Iowa – Fall is the perfect season for apples and apple orchards. But what about crabapples? How do they differ from apples? Are they OK to eat? And which varieties are best to use? 

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer questions about crabapples and the best ways to enjoy them. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

26 Oct 2017

Grassley Statement Before Committee Votes on Tenth Circuit, Third Circuit and Federal District Court Nominees

By Grassley Press

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Executive Business Meeting

October 26, 2017

Good morning. Today, we have a number of nominees on the agenda, all of whom are ready for a vote today. They are:

-          Allison Eid, 10th Circuit

-          Stephanos Bibas, 3rd Circuit

26 Oct 2017

Komen Announces Honorary Survivor Chair for 2018 Quad Cities Race for the Cure

By Christina McNamara-Schmidt

October 25, 2017- The Komen Quad Cities Race for the Cure is proud to announce the honorary survivor chairs for the annual Race during breast cancer awareness month.

Unique to the event, two women will serve as honorary survivor chairs for the first time in the Race’s 28-year history. Donna Kinzer and Cheryl Prohaska, both breast cancer survivors, will share their stories of sisterhood breast cancer.

26 Oct 2017

Quad City Arts presents Art @ the Airport

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

WHAT:          Quad City Arts’ Art @ the Airport Exhibition: Paintings by Kent A.Broadbent and Rhonda Gates, with sculpture by Linda Lewis

WHEN:          Nov 1-Jan. 1, 2018

26 Oct 2017

Darker Side of Davenport Walking Tour

By German American Heritage Center
Saturdays in October @ 10:30am
Friday, October 27 @ 5pm
$5/person
26 Oct 2017

Governor celebrates aviation training expansion

By Elizabeth Tomev

New Springfield facility will educate, graduate more aviation mechanics into high-paying field

SPRINGFIELD (Oct. 25, 2017) — A new, $850,000 aviation center at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield is exactly the sort of expansion that will fuel economic progress in the state, Gov. Bruce Rauner said while visiting the college today

26 Oct 2017

Gov. Rauner proclaims Lights On Afterschool Day in Illinois

By Elizabeth Tomev

Celebrates the positive impact of quality after-school programs

SPRINGFIELD (Oct. 25, 2017) — Noting the importance of student learning extending beyond school hours, Gov. Bruce Rauner today proclaimed Oct. 26, 2017, as Lights On Afterschool Day in Illinois.

He was joined by officials from ACT Now Coalition and the Springfield Urban League to recognize the importance of student learning beyond the school day.

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