15 Sep 2017

Grassley, Ernst Joint Statement on Senate Confirmation of U.S. Attorneys for Iowa

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate today confirmed by a unanimous, bipartisan voice vote the nominations of Peter Deegan, Jr. and Marc Krickbaum to be U.S. Attorneys for the Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa, respectively, the final step in the confirmation process before being sworn into office.

15 Sep 2017

Churches United Executive Director Stepping Down

By Teresa LaBella

The Churches United Board of Directors regretfully announces that Executive Director Anne Wachal is stepping down from Churches United after 19 years of service and leadership for the organization.

15 Sep 2017

BANDITS ONE WIN AWAY FROM MIDWEST LEAGUE TITLE

By Jake Levy
Patrick Sandoval hurls six innings in game two shutout win in Fort Wayne
 
15 Sep 2017

Governor, Lt. Governor offices announce new consolidated policy organization

By Jason Schaumburg

Four new policy units formed; economic team announced

CHICAGO (Sept. 14, 2017) – A new team of experts has been assembled in the Rauner-Sanguinetti Administration to focus on issue areas key to state policy development.

15 Sep 2017

Forest Service Wildland Fire Suppression Costs Exceed $2 Billion

By USDA Office of Communications

Secretary Perdue Renews Call for Congress to Fix “Fire Borrowing” Problem

15 Sep 2017

The Vietnam War screenings

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS – WQPT - Quad Cities PBS in partnership with the QC Vet Center will be hosting screenings of Ken Burns’ documentary “The Vietnam War” at Western Illinois University – Quad Cities on the following dates and times:

            Monday, September 25 at 7:00 pm (Episode 1: Déjà Vu covering 1958-1961)

            Tuesday, September 26 at 7:00 pm (Episode 2: Riding the Tiger 1961-1963)

15 Sep 2017

Public Opinion: Iowans Remain Positive on Biodiesel, RFS

By Jenna Higgins Rose

Iowa Biodiesel Board releases research results at Annual Regional Meeting

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – About 72 percent of Iowa voters have a positive opinion on biodiesel, according to new public opinion research released by the Iowa Biodiesel Board. Enjoying similar levels of support is the federal Renewable Fuel Standard, which requires oil companies to blend modest amounts of biofuels (71 percent supporting), and pro-biodiesel state policies (72 percent supporting).

15 Sep 2017

Bustos to kick off her “Better Deal for our Workforce” district tour with a visit to United Township High School’s Area Career Center

By Jared S. Smith

On Friday at 8:15 AM in East Moline, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) will kick off her “Better Deal for our Workforce” tour with a first stop at United Township High School’s Career Center. At this event, Bustos will learn about their training programs in Manufacturing Technology and Design, Health Occupations as well as Welding and Automotive Repair.

15 Sep 2017

Upcoming Events at the Davenport Public Libraries

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

“What to Do If Your Personal Information Has Been Hacked” Presentation at the Davenport Library

15 Sep 2017

Jim Brickman, Tony Danza to Perform at Heritage Center on University of Dubuque Campus

By Stacey Ortman

UD Alum Tony Danza to Perform at Heritage Center

DUBUQUE, Iowa – University of Dubuque’s Heritage Center continues its fifth annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series with a one-man variety show presented by Tony Danza (C’72, HON’04). The performance, Tony Danza: Standards & Stories, will be held Friday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in John and Alice Butler Hall in conjunction with UD’s Homecoming.

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