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.

15 Sep 2017

Grassley Statement Ahead of Votes on 8th Circuit, DC District and Federal Claims Court Nominees

By Grassley Press

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Executive Business Meeting

September 14, 2017

Good morning. Today, we have a number of nominees on the agenda as well as one bill.

15 Sep 2017

Oktoberfest in the Amana Colonies Celebrates its 52nd Year! September 29, 30 and October 1, 2017

By David Rettig

AMANA, Iowa- Dust off your Dirndl and Lederhosen and join us to celebrate the 52nd anniversary of Oktoberfest in the historic Amana Colonies. There’s an authentic experience waiting for all ages during this traditional German Celebration. German Food, Music and FUN!

15 Sep 2017

Wellmark reports two percent decline in outpatient antibiotic prescriptions filled in Iowa over a seven-year period

By Teresa Roof

Broad-spectrum antibiotics used to treat bacteria decline by five percent

15 Sep 2017

Treasure Trove of Historic Hauberg Blueprints Discovered

By Shalom Schultz
For years, no one seemed to know exactly where the original blueprints of the historic Hauberg mansion in Rock Island, IL were being stored. With their mission to fully restore the mansion, carriage house and surrounding landscape, the Friends of Hauberg Civic Center Foundation were especially interested in discovering their whereabouts.

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