DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2017) (readMedia)-- Jacob Van Patten of Altoona won Grand Champion Miniature or Seedling and Reserve Grand Champion Single Spike in the Gladiolus show judged Wednesday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Van Patten also won the Sweepstakes award in memory of John J. Witmer.

Practice your frosting skills and learn new decorating techniques at the Davenport Public Library’s Cupcake School for grade-school kids! Cupcake School will be held at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Thursdays beginning September 7 and running through September 28 at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue). Classes begin at 4:00pm. All supplies will be provided but space is limited and registration is required so sign up today!

CHICAGO, IL – Today, Daniel Biss announced the endorsement of Senator Pat McGuire.

"Daniel Biss applies his smarts, heart, and work ethic to solving a greater range of state problems than anyone I know," said Pat McGuire. "Time and again, I've seen Daniel devise bold solutions, refine them through compromise, and win bipartisan support for measures that strengthen Illinois families and communities.

Congresswoman Bustos to hold Economic Roundtable and Tour Thomson Prison with Senator Durbin before holding a “Cheri on Shift” and meeting with Farm Bureau members

This is first of three “Better Deal for the Heartland” Economic Roundtable Discussions Bustos will host this week