04 Aug 2017

Gov. Reynolds congratulates Whirlpool on adding 500 new Iowa jobs

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds congratulated Whirlpool on Wednesday after learning of the company’s intention to hire at least 500 new Iowa workers by the end of August:

“Whirlpool’s hiring announcement this week is another in a string of victories for Iowa’s economy. We’re always looking for opportunities to build a better Iowa.

04 Aug 2017

SCC Foundation adds new Board of Directors

By Lysa Hegland

The Scott Community College Foundation (SCCF) is pleased to share that they recently added two new Board of Directors to the Foundation.

Chris Lewis

04 Aug 2017

Iowa State Fair Grandstand Tickets Still Available

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/02/2017) (readMedia)-- Just a few short days remain to purchase your tickets for the 2017 Iowa State Fair Grandstand entertainment sponsored by US Cellular.

Great seats are still available for the following shows:

August 10: for KING & COUNTRY with special guest Matt Maher $30, $35, $45

August 11: Nickelback with special guests Pop Evil and Shaman's Harvest $52, $62, $72

04 Aug 2017

ICC Celebrates Spring 2017 Graduates

By Valerie Welsh

EAST PEORIA, IL (08/02/2017)-- ICC celebrated its 2017 Commencement on May 20, 2017, at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Ill. More than 300 students participated in the ceremony.

Local students completing degree/certificate requirements for the Spring 2017 semester include:

Cody Morris of Geneseo, Ill. - an Associate in Applied Science Degree

Kodee Mital of Milan, Ill. - an Associate in Science Degree

04 Aug 2017

McCombie Statement on the Governor’s Amendatory Veto of SB 1

By David Kubik

SPRINGFIELD – Today State Representative Tony McCombie (IL – 71) released the following statement in support of the Governor’s amendatory veto of Senate Bill 1:

04 Aug 2017

Dr. Waseem Ahmad New Sleep Center Director

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Aug. 3, 2017 – Waseem Ahmad, M.D., has been named medical director of the Genesis Sleep Disorders Center. In addition, he serves as Medical Director of Neurodiagnostics at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport and Genesis Medical Center, Silvis.

04 Aug 2017

Quad City Arts and MidCoast Fine Arts Present "Out and About"

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

On exhibit from August 25 through October 13, 2017, will be artworks by 23 regional artists in an exhibition titled “Out and About.” For the first time, Quad City Arts and MidCoast Fine Arts are collaborating to produce a bi-state, regional art competition and exhibition.

04 Aug 2017

Broadway Historic District Great Unveiling Set for Saturday

By Lindsay Hocker

ROCK ISLAND – Broadway Historic District will host a Great Unveiling event on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, at 4 p.m. at the private residence of Josh Brueggen, 930 20th St., Rock Island.

The Great Unveiling, organized by the Broadway Historic District Association, is a nationally recognized program. Typically, 30 to 50 neighborhood volunteers pitch in to tear, pry, and pull unoriginal artificial siding off houses to reveal beautiful architectural details beneath.

04 Aug 2017

Iowa Medicaid patients' satisfaction ranks second highest in nation

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Iowa Medicaid patients' satisfaction with the state's modernized program ranks second highest in the nation, according to results released earlier this week by JD Power, a global market research company.

Gov. Kim Reynolds reacted to news of the member satisfaction survey Thursday.

04 Aug 2017

Iowa Corn Leader Deb Keller Becomes U.S. Grains Council Chairperson

By Lisa Cassady

VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, August 2, 2017 - Deb Keller, a farmer from Clarion, Iowa, was elected as U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Chair on Wednesday at the organization's 57th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting in Vancouver, Washington. Keller, who represents Iowa Corn farmers with her USGC board seat, is a second-generation farmer and the past chair of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board. She will be the first woman to serve as Chair in USGC's 60-year history.

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