25 Aug 2017

School Attendance Challenge 8/30/2017

By Jennifer Walker

Challenge 5 Day What: Every student at every school in the Quad Cities is challenged to attend school on August 30. We’re trying to break attendance records. When: Wednesday, August 30, 2017 •    8:00 a.m. high fives with community leaders and students •    8:15 a.m. school starts •    8:30 a.m. superintendents’ remarks

25 Aug 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Aug 24, 2017

By Elizabeth Tomev

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 24, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 0106

An Act Concerning Education   

Action: Signed  

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 0140

An Act Concerning State Government

Action: Signed     

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 0169

25 Aug 2017

Fred Hubbell Statement on Incentive Package for Apple Data Center

By Paul Esker

DES MOINES, IA – Fred Hubbell provided the following statement on the incentive package for the proposed Apple data center:

"Iowa has a serious budget mess - a mess created by politicians that have a habit of prioritizing wasteful corporate giveaways over healthcare, education, and raising incomes around the state.

25 Aug 2017

2017 Inductee to the Iowa Poultry Association Hall of Fame Announced

By Katie Nola

Urbandale, Iowa (August 24, 2017) - The Iowa Poultry Association has announced Robert (Bob) G. Riley, Jr. as the inductee to the 2017 Iowa Poultry Association Hall of Fame.  "His contributions to Iowa Poultry Association and the entire Iowa poultry industry are well known and appreciated," said Kevin Stiles, Executive Director Iowa Poultry Association.

25 Aug 2017

Governor Rauner enacts law to revive, extend Angel Investment Tax Credit

By Rich Carter

Spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti, this bipartisan reauthorization incentivizes investment in innovation

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 24, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed SB 2012 into law, reviving an expired tax credit that encourages investment dollars into early-stage, innovative companies in Illinois.

25 Aug 2017

64th Annual World Series of Drag Racing At Cordova International Raceway Is Here

By Cordova International Raceway
DAVENPORT, Iowa - Six months after the return of the World Series of Drag Racing presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts to Cordova International Raceway in Cordova, Ill., was announced, the time has come - the World Series of Drag Racing begins today in the Quad-Cities.  Race officials, local dignitaries and competitors previewed this weekend's event during a news conference at Rhythm City Casino Resort, the event's official resort. 
 
25 Aug 2017

Statement on leaders’ education talks

By Elizabeth Tomev

The following statement can be attributed to the Governor’s Office:

“Governor Rauner applauds the four leaders in coming to a consensus on historic school funding reform that reflects the work of the School Funding Reform Commission. He thanks them for their leadership and looks forward to the coming days when the legislation is passed by both chambers.” 

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25 Aug 2017

What they’re saying: Apple data center investment a big win for Iowa

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Following a joint announcement from Apple CEO Tim Cook, Gov. Kim Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and Waukee Mayor Bill Peard on Thursday that the company will make a significant data center investment in Waukee, many are saying the center is a big win for the state.

25 Aug 2017

PLAYOFF BOUND! BANDITS PUNCH TICKET IN BELOIT

By Jake Levy
Bandits clinch post-season with 5-2 win over Snappers Thursday
 
BELOIT, Wisc. -- The Quad Cities River Bandits punched their ticket to the 2017 Midwest League playoffs with a 5-2 win over the Beloit Snappers on a chilly Thursday night at Pohlman Field. Chaz McCormick had three hits and an RBI to lead the way while Robert Corniel earned the playoff-clinching win with three scoreless innings of relief.  
25 Aug 2017

Local Students Named to Spring 2017 Dean's List at Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport

By Lori Leipold

DAVENPORT, IA (08/24/2017)-- Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, congratulates the following students who were named to the 2017 Spring Dean's List:

Note: For the complete list of all (206) students for this story, please visit:

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