14 Aug 2017

Go Design Workshops set for Monday, Tuesday

By Jennifer Nahra

The community is invited to participate in shaping the future of the City’s pedestrian, bicycle and shared-use trail environment at one, or both, of our Davenport Go Design Studio work sessions.

The Design Studio Work Sessions will be held:

Monday, August 14th (5:30pm - 7:00pm), Credit Island Park Lodge, 2200 W. River Drive

Tuesday, August 15 (5:30pm - 7:00pm), Duck Creek Park Lodge, 3300 E. Locust Street

14 Aug 2017

Iowa’s new travel ambassadors, Mr. Peacock and Mrs. Peacock finding hidden treasures

By Dennis Fett

Iowa’s newest travel ambassadors are traveling thousands of miles to find hidden treasures all across the state of Iowa and sounding states.

14 Aug 2017

News From the Iowa State Fair - Aug 12, 2017

By Mindy Williamson

Dubuque County's Jacqueline Ehrlich Crowned 2017 Iowa State Fair Queen

DES MOINES, IA (08/12/2017) (readMedia)-- Jacqueline Ehrlich, 19, of Dubuque County was crowned the 2017 Iowa State Fair Queen by John Harms, president of the Fair Board. This year's ceremony, which marked the 53nd anniversary of the contest, took place on Saturday evening at the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi with media sponsor CW Iowa 23.

14 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner calls on lawmakers to increase funding for almost every school district by upholding amendatory veto of Senate Bill 1

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 13, 2017) - On the heels of an analysis showing Gov. Bruce Rauner’s education funding reform plan sends more money to some of the state’s neediest school districts, lawmakers are expected return to Springfield today to take action on education funding reform.

14 Aug 2017

Bandits On Short End of Weekend Games

By Jake Levy and Connor Onion
BANDITS SHOCKED BY KERNELS SUNDAY

Four-run ninth inning leads to one-run loss in Cedar Rapids

14 Aug 2017

News From the Iowa State Fair - Aug 11, 2017

By Mindy Williamson

Remarkable Acts Advance at Iowa State Fair Riley Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/11/2017) (readMedia)-- Five talented Senior division acts (ages 13-21) have advanced to the semi-final round in Bill Riley's 58th annual Iowa State Fair Talent Search. Each act will perform again on Thursday, August 17, Friday, August 18 or Saturday, August 19.

The names, ages, hometowns and routines are:

Bryce Phothisen, 19, Altoona, IA, Vocal/Guitar

14 Aug 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Aug 11, 2017

By Laurel Patrick

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 11, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

 

Bill No.: HB 1772

An Act Concerning Regulation

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 1791

An Act Concerning Courts

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 1800

An Act Concerning Transportation

14 Aug 2017

Q&A: Farm Exports with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: Why do you work so hard to expand market access for U.S. farm exports?

14 Aug 2017

Governor announces appointments, Aug 11, 2017

By Laurel Patrick
CHICAGO (Aug. 11, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced he has made appointments to the Illinois Human Rights Commission and the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
 
Name: Steve Kim
Position: Commissioner - Human Rights Commission
 
11 Aug 2017

Online Single Ticket Sales Begin August 14 for UD Heritage Performing Arts Series

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, Iowa – Online single ticket sales for University of Dubuque’s 2017-2018 Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series begin Monday, August 14, at 10:00 a.m. at www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter. This year’s series boasts 21 guest artist performances selected from today’s international touring circuit as well as the fifth annual Christmas at Heritage Center.

 

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