16 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs series of agriculture bills during State Fair’s Ag Day

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 15, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed a series of agriculture bills, including House Bill 470, which designates corn as the official state grain of Illinois and is supported by the Illinois Farm Bureau.

Primary bill sponsor state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) said HB 470 is inspired by the Pittsfield High School agriculture development class, which did extensive research on the impact corn has on the state.

16 Aug 2017

Monday, August 21 7:00pm TEMPLE EMANUEL, LAURA SWIFT PRESENTER, "HUMAN TRAFFICKING"

By Allan Ross
The Temple Emanuel Sisterhood is presenting an important program on  Human Trafficking. The presenter is Laura Swift (*see her bio below) . Also, the short video,
"Any Kid Anywhere: Sex Trafficking Survivor Stories," will be shown.
Date/Time:  MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 7:00 PM, 
 
16 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner names teacher, students 'Illinoisans of the Day' for creating prosthetic arm for injured farmer

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 15, 2017) – Today, Gov. Bruce Rauner, along with Illinois Director of Agriculture Raymond Poe, named teacher Vic Worthington and his students at Rochelle Middle School “Illinoisans of the Day” for helping an injured farmer. The announcement was made during a proclamation ceremony on Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair.

16 Aug 2017

Lt. Gov. Gregg to accompany grandfather on Honor Flight

By Brenna Smith

DES MOINES) – Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg will accompany his grandfather Glenn Gregg, a World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient, on the Midwest Honor Flight from Sioux Falls, SD, to Washington, D.C., next Tuesday, August 22, 2017.

16 Aug 2017

News From the Iowa State Fair - Aug 15, 2017

By Mindy Williamson

A Golden Toilet Seat is the Prize Possession for the Outhouse Races at the Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA (08/15/2017) (readMedia)-- Rasmussen Group won the 14th annual Outhouse Races Tuesday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair. Team members Karl Rasmussen, Sam Rasmussen, Olivia Rasmussen and Steve Snell were awarded $300 in cash and a golden toilet seat for besting their competition in speed.

16 Aug 2017

Harvest Moon Banquet

By Quad City Botanical Center
Attend the 2017 Harvest Moon Banquet and help fund our educational programs and facility maintenance/upgrades.
 
16 Aug 2017

Q-C Chess Festival Features a Grandmaster this Weekend - CANCELLED

By Jessica Waytenick

Due to unforeseen circumstances Grandmaster Simon Kim Williams is unable to attend this weekend, so the Quad Cities Chess Festival has decided to postpone the event until a future date.

Quad Cities Chess Festival Features Grandmaster Simon Kim Williams

Quad Cities – Bob Long, a two-time Quad Cities Chess Champion, hosts the 2017 Quad Cities Chess Festival at the Ramada, 3020 Utica Ridge Road in Bettendorf on August 18-20, 2017

16 Aug 2017

Woodfest in the Amana Colonies August 25-27, 2017

By David Rettig

Amana RV Park, August 25-27, 2017 

A festival of and about WOOD!   Woodcrafters of all types from throughout the Midwest;  ongoing demonstrations, shop for furniture, home and garden décor, toys, bowls, carvings, tools and more. 

Handcrafted wood items, tools and equipment, demonstrations and sales, come, shop, browse, learn from and visit with regional and national woodcrafters and wood product vendors.

16 Aug 2017

Hy-Vee, Inc. Becomes First Midwest Retailer to Offer 100 Percent Responsibly Sourced Fresh and Frozen Seafood in All Stores

By Tara Deering-Hansen

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 15, 2017) — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced today that 100 percent of its national brand frozen seafood is now responsibly sourced in compliance with its Seafood Procurement Policy.

16 Aug 2017

Update Rock Island - August 15, 2017

By Chris Castelein

Update Rock Island is a segment at City Council meetings given by Mayor Mike Thoms focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting is available on YouTube.

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