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:

25 Aug 2017

News From the Iowa State Fair - Aug 24, 2017

By Mindy Williamson

FFA Exhibitors Compete for Supreme Breeding Beef Honors at the Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/24/2017) (readMedia)-- Payton Vogel of Hartley- Melvin- Sanborn exhibited the Supreme Female Champion in the FFA Breeding Beef show held Thursday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Hannah Mitchell of Lenox won the Reserve Supreme Female title.

25 Aug 2017

John Bloom Arts Festival

By Marsha Witte
15th annual John Bloom Arts Festival
Saturday, September 16, 2017
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
DeWitt’s Lincoln Park (by the downtown water tower)
512 – 10th Street, DeWitt, Iowa
Local artists and vendors have their creations for sale
Food and children’s art activities also available in the park
Free admission
Sponsored by the DeWitt Area Fine Arts Foundation
25 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs series of criminal justice bills, emphasizing his commitment to giving offenders a second chance

By Elizabeth Tomev

CHICAGO (Aug. 24, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed a series of criminal justice bills. The six bills emphasize his commitment to reforming Illinois’ criminal justice system and providing offenders a second chance.

25 Aug 2017

Footloose Opens September 7 on the Old Creamery’s Main Stage

By Lily Allen-Duenas

Amana- Footloose opens on September 7 and runs through October 1 on the Old Creamery’s Main Stage, with shows on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 2:00 pm and on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm.

24 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill to protect taxpayers from police pension fund abuse

By Elizabeth Tomev

NAPERVILLE (Aug. 24, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed House Bill 418, which prevents retired police officers from opting into the pension system a second time if they return to the force as a police chief or join another municipality’s force.

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