17 Aug 2017

The African American Museum of Iowa Convenes Annual History Makers Gala Honoring Four Statewide Leaders

By Alyssa Lesmeister
(CEDAR RAPIDS, IA) – On Thursday, September 7, 2017, the African American Museum of Iowa will recognize four outstanding individuals as History Makers at the Museum’s annual History Makers Gala. The honorees will be presented awards and accolades for the significant impact they have made in their communities and their indelible mark on Iowa’s rich history. 
 
17 Aug 2017

Loebsack to Bring “Iowa First” Tour to Wilton, Clinton, DeWitt

By Joe Hand

Tour will highlight issues including fighting for working families, rural communities and education

17 Aug 2017

News From the Iowa State Fair - Aug 16-17, 2017

By Mindy Williamson

Pork-Almighty Wins 2017 People's Choice Best New Food Award

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2017) (readMedia)-- Pork-Almighty a new food from Steer 'N' Stein took top honors in the 2017 People's Choice Best New Food Contest. Iowa's Pork Leg from Campbell's Concessions and Mig's Applewood Smoked Chicken Wrap from G Mig's were stiff competitors.

17 Aug 2017

1st Ward Meeting - Saturday, August 19th 10:00am

By Tiffany Thorndike

Davenport 1st Ward Alderman Rick Dunn is hosting a ward meeting this Saturday, August 19th 10:00am at the Roosevelt Community Center; 1220 Minnie Avenue. We look forward to seeing you there!

17 Aug 2017

Fantastic Fruit Rewarded in Iowa State Fair Contest

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2017) (readMedia)-- Fruit crops were judged Thursday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair in the John Deere Agricultural Building sponsored by Alliant Energy.

Complete results below:

Summer Varieties

1) Louis Beck, Buckingham

Fall Varieties

1) Timeless Prairie Orchard, Hoffman Estates, Ill.

2) Bildens Apple Orchard, Elgin

Winter Varieties

1) Timeless Prairie Orchard, Hoffman Estates, Ill.

17 Aug 2017

Iowans Compete for Top Honors in Iowa State Fair Maine-Anjou Beef Show

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2017) (readMedia)-- K&A Farm/Bremer Show Cattle of Blakesburg exhibited the Grand Champion Bull in the Maine-Anjou Beef Cattle show judged Saturday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

The Reserve Grand Champion Bull went to Bormann Show Cattle of Algona. Grand Champion Female honors went to Schrage/Rice Cattle of Parkersurg. Logan Schroeder of Pella showed the Reserve Grand Champion Female.

Complete results below:

17 Aug 2017

Rhythm City Named Official Resort for World Series of Drag Racing

By Cordova International Raceway

CORDOVA, Ill. - Cordova International Raceway is proud to announce that Rhythm City Casino Resort has been named the official resort for the 64th annual World Series of Drag Racing, presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts.

16 Aug 2017

TPQC Partners with the Establishment for Comic Book Themed Comedy for a Cause

By Michael John Bennett

All Proceeds to Benefit TPQC

16 Aug 2017

News from the Figge Art Museum - Dr. Roald Tweet

By Natalie Dunlop
16 Aug 2017

Menu Boards Help Students Make Healthy Choices!

By Rachel Evans
Skip and Scout Menu Boards Appear in Schools

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