07 Sep 2017

Iowa Senators Call for Session Instead of October State Work Period

By Grassley Press

“However challenging these issues may be, the American people rightfully expect us to follow through on the commitments that we have made, and we believe it is critical that we devote the necessary time to accomplishing these tasks.”

07 Sep 2017

Bustos, Duckworth to Participate in Press Call on the Importance of Infrastructure Investments

By Sean Higgins

WASHINGTON — On Sept. 7th, Representative Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) will participate in a press teleconference call with labor and environmental leaders from the BlueGreen Alliance to discuss the importance investing in America’s infrastructure to help create jobs, protect the environment and grow Illinois’s economy

07 Sep 2017

Gov. Rauner to make overseas trade mission

By Jason Schaumburg

Trip honors longstanding relationships with Japan and China

CHICAGO (Sept. 6, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner will be making an eight-day visit to Japan and China, marking the first international trade mission for the administration.

07 Sep 2017

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Clinical Trials.

By Kelly Hendershot

Free Educational Workshop for People Interested in Learning About Clinical Trials

07 Sep 2017

Quad City Motorcyclists will suit up for Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

By Shawn Eldridge

DAVENPORT, IA — The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is coming to the Quad Cities on Sunday, September 24, 2017, with Quad City Area motorcyclists joining, for the first time, 70,000 dapper men and women in 600 cities riding classic and vintage styled motorcycles on behalf of charity partner, the Movember Foundation.

07 Sep 2017

Registration Open for Iowa Student Loan’s Parent Giveaway

By Megan Garrett

Save Now, Save Later Giveaway Will Provide 50 $1,000 Awards for College Savings Iowa Accounts

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (Sept. 5, 2017) — New changes mark the fourth year of the parent-focused giveaway program from Iowa Student Loan®.

07 Sep 2017

Houston-based Hurricane Harvey Joint Information Center disestablished

By U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

HOUSTON — The Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston Hurricane Harvey response incident command post Joint Information Center was disestablished Tuesday.

Coast Guard Public Affairs Detachment Texas will continue to monitor port and waterway operations.

For Hurricane Harvey response inquiries, call 281-464-4810 or 832-293-1293.

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07 Sep 2017

Friends of Muscatine Art Center Announce Heartfelt & Handmade Ornament Competition

By Lynn Bartenhagen

A new ornament competition is coming to the Muscatine Art Center as a fundraiser for Friends of the Muscatine Art Center. Crafters, artists, and craftsmen of all ages are encouraged to compete, and cash prizes will be award in two categories – one for adults and one for 18 and under. The Heartfelt and Handmade Ornament Competition will be on view from November 18th through December 14th.

07 Sep 2017

Walk for Life Quad Cities & Pregnancy ReosurcesWalk for Life Quad Cities & Pregnancy Reosurces

By Liz Ryan

Saturday, September 9, 2017, 9am-noon

2 locations:

Ben Butterworth Parkway, Moline

Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf

Over 150 walkers at each location, last year raised $45,000.00 with sponsors to support this local non-profit ministry. PRIZES for top winners!

07 Sep 2017

WALKS LEAD TO WALK-OFF LOSS IN PLAYOFF OPENER

By Jake Levy
Bandits drop game one, 4-3, in Peoria to set up must-win scenario
 
PEORIA, Ill. -- Two ninth-inning walks led to a walk-off single by Evan Mendoza to down the Quad Cities River Bandits, 4-3, to the Peoria Chiefs Wednesday night at Dozer Park. The Bandits were left standing by Peoria three times in the regular season as well. Chas McCormick had a pair of hits and an RBI while Josh Rojas and Kristian Trompiz also drove in runs for Quad Cities.

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