24 Aug 2017

United Soybean Board Announces Polly Ruhland as New CEO

By Heather Manhardt
Ruhland will begin tenure with soy checkoff in November

ST. LOUIS (August 23, 2017) – After an intensive search by a farmer-led team, the United Soybean Board (USB) has named Polly Ruhland as the new chief executive officer (CEO) effective November 1, 2017.

“Polly exceeded all of the attributes for what we as a board were looking for in a new CEO to lead us into the future,” says John Motter, USB chair and soybean farmer from Jenera, Ohio. 

24 Aug 2017

Fred Hubbell Announces Endorsements From Current and Former Iowa Legislators

By Paul Esker

DES MOINES, IA – Today, Fred Hubbell announced endorsements from the following current and former members of the Iowa Legislature, who join former Lieutenant Governor Sally Pederson as Fred Hubbell supporters:

Representative Cindy Winckler, Davenport

Representative Mary Mascher, Iowa City

Representative Helen Miller, Fort Dodge

Representative Ruth Ann Gaines, Des Moines

24 Aug 2017

Harmful FY18 'Budget' Gimmick Hurts Schools and Communities Harmful FY18 'Budget' Gimmick Hurts Schools and Communities

By David Kubik

AVANNA – State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) released the following statement in response to the Illinois Department of Revenues Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax (also known as the 'replacement tax,' CPPRT, and PPRT) forecasts:

24 Aug 2017

Culture Splash in the Quad Cities - September 2017

By QCCVB
Labor Day Weekend
The last holiday weekend of the summer is a perfect time for a Quad Cities getaway! Event highlights include:
    23 Aug 2017

    US Treasury extends order to tackle abuse of high-end real estate by money launderers in seven hotspot markets

    By Andy Stepanian

    Yesterday, the US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) announced that it will renew and expand an order aimed at cracking down on bad actors laundering money through high-end US real estate. The Geographic Targeting Orders (GTOs) could also target potentially illicit money coming from countries under US sanctions, such as Russia and North Korea. 

    23 Aug 2017

    Le Claire Resident Wins Several Illinois National Guard Marksmanship Awards

    By Illinois National Guard

    SPRINGFIELD, IL (08/23/2017) (readMedia)-- Spc. Derrick Stoddard of Le Claire, Iowa, an infantryman with Company A, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment based in Bartonville, Illinois, won several awards, including the individual multi-gun champion, during the 2017 Illinois Army National Guard's Adjutant General Match at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, Aug. 20.

    23 Aug 2017

    Enjoy Riverssance, 90 Artists in Scenic Lindsay Park

    By MidCoast Fine Arts
    Saturday, September 16: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Sunday, September 17: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Lindsey Park, Village of East Davenport
     
    23 Aug 2017

    FFA Results from the Iowa State Fair

    By Mindy Williamson

    Gorham Sweeps Iowa State Fair FFA Rabbit Show

    DES MOINES, IA (08/23/2017) (readMedia)-- Mariah Gorham of Carroll won Market Best of Show in the FFA Rabbit Show judged Thursday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

    Brooklyn Housley of Wayne was awarded Breeding Best of Show.

    A total of 34 exhibitors from 22 chapters showed 191 animals in this year's competition.

    Additional results below:

    MEAT PENS

    23 Aug 2017

    Renewable Energy Group Welcomes U.S. Dept. of Commerce Preliminary Countervailing Duty Ruling on Imports of Argentine and Indonesian Biodiesel

    By Anthony Hulen

    AMES, Iowa, Aug. 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The U.S Department of Commerce announced its preliminary decision today to impose countervailing duties on biodiesel imported into the U.S. from Argentina and Indonesia.

    23 Aug 2017

    Statement from Gov. Rauner.

    By Laurel Patrick

    CHICAGO (Aug. 22, 2017) – "Earlier today an email went out from my office that did not accurately reflect my views. I can understand why some people found the cartoon offensive. And I believe we should do more as a society and a nation to bring us together, rather than divide us.

    "There are many passionate people engaged in public policy debates, and different people react differently.

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