19 Sep 2017

Update Rock Island - Sept 19, 2017

By Chris Castelein

Update Rock Island is a segment at City Council meetings given by Mayor Mike Thoms focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting is available on YouTube.

19 Sep 2017

USDA Makes Disaster Resources Available to Rural Development Borrowers

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2017 – The United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development is providing tools and resources to help rural communities recover from the devastation brought by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighted today.

19 Sep 2017

Four Finalists Named in Global Competition for $100 Million Grant ›

By MacArthur Foundation

Four impactful solutions to critical social problems of our time were named finalists today in 100&Change, MacArthur's global competition for a single $100 million grant. The finalists address diverse and pressing challenges:

19 Sep 2017

States, Including Iowa, Widen Investigation of Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors

By Geoff Greenwood

Multistate investigation probes whether opioid manufacturers and distributors engaged in unlawful practices in the marketing, sale, and distribution of opioids

DES MOINES – A bipartisan group of state attorneys general, including Attorney General Tom Miller, is expanding a multistate investigation into the manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioid drugs as part of a widespread probe into the nation’s opioid epidemic.

19 Sep 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg announce new initiative to fight sex trafficking at hotels, motels

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg announced a new statewide initiative Tuesday to fight the growing number of sex trafficking cases taking place in Iowa’s hotels and motels.

Hotels and motels are primary locations for sex trafficking cases. Iowa’s Network Against Human Trafficking and Slavery (NAHT) estimates at least 50 percent of sex trafficking takes place in hospitality venues, often without the knowledge of management and staff.

19 Sep 2017

Friends of Davenport Library Holding a Book Sale at Fairmount

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Beginning Monday September 18, all items in the Davenport Library Friends book store at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount) will be on sale - buy one get one free. The sale runs through Saturday September 30th. This would be a great time to stock up on some great reads and support the Davenport Library at the same time!

19 Sep 2017

Celebrate a Classic Book/Movie with an Interactive Movie Night Sept. 25

By Lisa Lockheart

“When I was your age, television was called books.” William Goldman, The Princess Bride

Rock Island, IL: It almost seems inconceivable - the film based on the William Goldman's beloved classic tale of true love and piracy, The Princess Bride, is 30 years old.

18 Sep 2017

Illinois National Guard Soldiers ride to remember fallen Servicemembers as part of Gold Star 500

By Illinois National Guard

Media and public invited to events to help tell the story of Illinois' heroes Sept. 20-23

SPRINGFIELD, IL (09/18/2017) (readMedia)-- WHO:

• Illinois National Guard Veterans

• Illinois National Guard Survivor Outreach Services

WHAT:

• 34 Veterans will ride bicycles during a four-day endurance ride, traveling a 500-mile journey from Cairo, Illinois to St. Charles, Illinois, as part of the Gold Star 500.

18 Sep 2017

NOP Actions Underway on the OIG Audit Report re: International Trade

By USDA Office of Communications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts independent audits and investigations of the Department's programs and operations.
 
Today, the OIG published findings from its audit on "National Organic Program International Trade Arrangements and Agreements." OIG began its review of the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) in early 2016.
18 Sep 2017

Link News: Iowa Bankers Association announces 2017-18 leadership

By Lori Ristau

JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 18, 2017) - The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) has elected officers and directors to serve on its 2017-18 board of directors. These leaders assumed their roles during the IBA Annual Convention, Sept. 17-19 in Des Moines. Officers for the IBA Executive Committee are as follows: * Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer, president and CEO, First Security Bank & Trust in Charles City, will be chairman of the board. 

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