CHARLESTON, SC (09/13/2017)-- The Citadel is proud to welcome the Class of 2021. The incoming class of over 800 new cadets, students represents 42 states and six foreign countries.

Joseph Field of Bettendorf, IA (52722) matriculated as part of The Citadel's Class of 2021. The class boasts a record number of women and ethnic minority cadets.

Fans of all ages are invited to join the Library in celebrating the magic and friendship of My Little Pony! The celebration will take place at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Saturday, September 30 at 10:00am and will include lots contests and crafts.

Dress up like your favorite pony (or create your own!) and compete in our Ultimate MLP Costume Contest to win prizes and movie passes. Costume categories will be:

PARIS, IL (09/13/2017) (readMedia)-- The National Guard's motto is "Always Ready, Always There." Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard's 1544th Transportation Company based in Paris, Illinois, and 1644th Transportation Company based in Rock Falls, Illinois, lived that motto this week.

Begins Sunday, September 17th, 4:00 pmat the Figge Art Museum Auditorium, 225 West 2nd Street, Davenport
 
Sunday, September 17, 4:00pm:  The Women's Balcony  

Floor Speech of Sen. Chuck Grassley

Clean Audit Opinions at Pentagon Remain Elusive

Delivered Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Mr. President, I come to the floor today to question the plan for auditing the Department of Defense (DoD).

The new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mr. David Norquist, presented a plan to the Armed Services Committee on May 9th. It appears flawed like all the others.

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley today is seeking answers about the wasteful and potentially unlawful spending by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) of money recovered from criminal investigations or civil asset forfeitures. He is also inquiring about misleading representations provided to Congress regarding that spending based on the findings of a review conducted by the Committee’s Oversight and Investigations staff.

Including opportunities for interaction with zoo animals

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (Sept 12, 2017) – Niabi Zoo’s two newest educational opportunities for children, Animal Adventure Classes and Zoo Tots – Animal Tales, will begin this week and continue through the fall and winter.

Animal Adventure Classes are designed for children 6-12 years old and Zoo Tots – Animal Tales is designed for children ages 3-5 years old.

Animal Adventure Classes

USDA Reminds Individuals and Small Businesses USDA Offers Disaster Assistance Programs to Help

Des Moines, Iowa - Sept. 13, 2017 - Iowa One Call is an essential component to safe and legal autumn landscaping projects. Iowa law requires at least 48-hour notice before excavation. This service is free to the homeowner and assures underground facilities are located and marked with color-coded spray paint and flags.

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