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.

23 Aug 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Aug 22, 2017

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 22, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 155

An Act Concerning Revenue

Action: Signed      

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 164

An Act Concerning Public Employee Benefits

Action: Signed      

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 373

An Act Concerning Local Government

23 Aug 2017

DURBIN, BUSTOS TOUR CONTINUED ACTIVATION OF THOMSON PRISON

By John Normoyle

THOMSON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (IL-17) today toured Thomson correctional facility and received an update on the continued activation of the facility by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). 

23 Aug 2017

Dick Fallow Endowment for Social Justice Accepting Applications for Annual Grant

By Fallow Endowment for Social Justice

The Dick Fallow Endowment for Social Justice is accepting applications for its annual grant period. Applications will be accepted between September 1st, 2017, and September 30, 2017. The Dick Fallow Endowment for Social Justice was established in 2013 to carry on the life work of Richard E. Fallow who fought for Labor and Economic Justice; Environmental Sustainability; and Democracy and Human Rights. Each year the Endowment will issue a grant in one of these categories.

23 Aug 2017

Join us for our annual Open House this weekend!

By WVIK, Quad Cities NPR

WVIK, Quad Cities NPR

Saturday, August 26

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Free reception with free food and drink from Flatted Fifth Blues and BBQ in Bellevue. relax on the patio and get tours of the station, plus meet your favorite on-air hosts and take a moment to record a station testimonial.

Sponsored by Leo Schubert and Susan Sharar WVIK, Quad Cities NPR 815 38th Street Rock Island, IL

23 Aug 2017

Iowa banks outperform the nation in second quarter

By John Sorenson

JOHNSTON, IOWA (Aug. 22, 2017) – According to second quarter results released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today, Iowa banks saw continued improvements in loan demand, outpacing the nation in loan growth for the quarter. Iowa-based banks provided more than $58.3 billion in total loans as of the end of the second quarter, up 5.71 percent from $55.1billion in the second quarter of the year prior. This compares to a 3.70 percent increase in total loans nationwide. 

23 Aug 2017

Kaitlin Stice, a Taylor Ridge, IL Native, Achieves Summer 2017 Dean's List at Belmont University

By Hope Buckner

NASHVILLE, TN (08/22/2017)-- Kaitlin Stice, of Taylor Ridge, IL (61284), qualified for Belmont University's Summer 2017 Dean's List. Eligibility for the summer session is based on a minimum 9-hour course load over 10 weeks and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

23 Aug 2017

First Temperature Controlled Self-Storage Facility Opens in Rock Island, Illinois

By Kristen Anderson

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Scheduled for Thursday, August 24th at 5:00 p.m.

23 Aug 2017

Gov. Reynolds kicks off Start of School tour

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds kicked off her Start of School tour Tuesday morning at Edmunds Fine Arts Academy in Des Moines. The governor and Iowa Department of Education Director Ryan Wise will stop in the Emmetsburg Community School District Tuesday afternoon. Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg will join the tour Wednesday for stops in the Forest City, Central Springs and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura community school districts.

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