11 Sep 2017

Illinois National Guard Airmen to support Hurricane Irma

By Illinois National Guard

PEORIA, IL (09/07/2017) (readMedia)-- As Hurricane Irma bears toward Florida, the Illinois National Guard has sent additional personnel and equipment to assist in the Atlantic coast region.

At 10:30 a.m., Sept. 7, two C-130 cargo planes and 14 personnel from the 182nd Airlift Wing based in Peoria, Illinois, took off to support relief and response efforts in the wake of Irma.

11 Sep 2017

Retirement Planning (in an Ever Changing Economy) Offered Tuesday at Rock Island Library

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: The non-profit Foundation for Financial Education, Midwest Chapter, will present "Retirement Planning in an Ever Changing Economy" at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street.

11 Sep 2017

$1.3 million awarded to Iowa communities for infrastructure projects

By Tina Hoffman
September 8, 2017 (Des Moines, IA) – Awards totaling $1.3 million were announced today for four communities across the state. The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to support community water and sewer infrastructure projects. 
11 Sep 2017

NAMI INTRODUCES NEW CLASS FOR VETERANS’ FAMILIES

By Barb Braun
DAVENPORT, Iowa (September 7, 2017) – NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley (NAMI GMV) is introducing an education class designed to meet the unique needs of Military and Veteran Service Member Families who support a loved one diagnosed with a mental health condition, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or Traumatic Brain Injury. NAMI Homefront is an adaptation of NAMI’s Family-to-Family program, which has been offered to hundreds of thousands of people.
11 Sep 2017

Goodwill®, Younkers Partner to “Donate Stuff-Create Jobs”

By Goodwill of the Heartland

 

Goodwill®, Younkers Partner to “Donate Stuff-Create Jobs”

Community Donations Support Employment Assistance Services

September 8th, 2017—Refresh your closet and support a great cause through the fall Younkers Goodwill Sale.  Goodwill and Younkers are once again teaming up for this annual sale and donation drive event that kicks off on Wednesday, September 13th.

11 Sep 2017

Dixon to Return to Cordova for Hot Rod Drag Week

By Cordova International Raceway

CORDOVA, Ill. - Three-time Top Fuel World Champion Larry Dixon will be taking a classic approach in his return to Cordova International Raceway for Hot Rod Drag Week on Sept. 10, 11, and 15.

11 Sep 2017

Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobile Tour Coming to 15 Midwest Cities

By Josie Albrecht

Attendees will be able to meet their Hy-Vee health and wellness teams and sample Performance Inspired products

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 7, 2017) — Seven of Hy-Vee, Inc.’s Healthy You Mobiles will visit Hy-Vee stores and health and fitness events in 15 Midwest cities during the month of September. In-store registered dietitians will be at each event, providing attendees with the opportunity to meet their local Hy-Vee health and wellness team.

11 Sep 2017

Special Brucemore Tour to Explore Servant Life

By Tara Richards

Join Brucemore staff for a special “Hired Help Tour” on September 21 and 28 at 5:30 p.m. Consider what it was like to live and work on one of Iowa's grandest estates while exploring the servants' living quarters and the Servants' Village. Documents, photographs, and other materials from Brucemore's collections enrich visitors understanding of the relationships between the employers and “the hired help.” Tickets are $10 per Brucemore member and $15 per person in advance.

11 Sep 2017

Secretary Perdue Announces USDA Improvements for Customer Service & Efficiency

By USDA Office of Communications

(Washington, D.C., September 7, 2017) – Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the realignment of a number of offices within the U.S.

11 Sep 2017

Gov. Reynolds issues statement after new report shows Iowa leads in wind energy jobs

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov.

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