11 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill to streamline procurement process

By Laurel Patrick

Bill reduces bureaucracy and allows state institutions, including universities, to operate more efficiently and effectively

URBANA (Aug. 9, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 8, a bipartisan bill that makes the state procurement process more efficient and transparent, thus saving money for Illinois taxpayers.

11 Aug 2017

IASB: What to Look for in School Board Candidates

By Tammy Votava

Elections Slated for Sept. 12, 2017 Des Moines, Iowa - On Tuesday, Sept. 12, Iowans will head to the polls to vote for the men and women who will govern the education of more than 483,000 students. Local communities elect school board members every other year for four-year terms; in some cases, a majority of seats will be open. The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) urges the public to make education a priority by paying attention to local campaigns and voting on Sept. 12.

10 Aug 2017

Governor’s Candidate Forum to be held at Iowa Federation of Labor’s Convention.

By Lance Coles

The Iowa Federation of Labor will be hosting a Forum of the current candidates for Governor.

All currently announced candidates have been invited.

Those that have accepted the invite are: Nate Boulton (D); Cathy Glasson (D); Andy McGuire (D); Jon Neiderbach (D); John Norris (D); Jake Porter (L); Todd Pritchard (D); Steven Ray (R); and Brent Roske (I).

10 Aug 2017

Pesticides Prevalent in Midwestern Streams

By Mia Drane-Maury

One hundred small streams in the Midwest were tested for pesticides during the 2013 growing season and found to contain, on average, 52 pesticides per stream

10 Aug 2017

Countering White Supremacist flyering in our neighborhood

By Rev. Rich Hendricks, Metro Community Church of the Quad Cities
The National Alliance, a notorious Aryan Race hate group that seeks to eliminate a multi-cultural society, has been flyering cars in several neighborhoods. Please spread the word that there will be a "No Hate" rally on Wed., August 16th at 12:15 at the main fountain at Vanderveer Park. More info available at One Human Family QCA on Facebook. Thanks!  
10 Aug 2017

Gov. Rauner signs bill allowing offenders to receive birth certificates for free

By Laurel Patrick

CHICAGO (Aug. 9, 2017) – Continuing his push for criminal justice reform, Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed Senate Bill 1413, which allows men and women to receive their birth certificate for no fee upon their release from the Department of Corrections.  

10 Aug 2017

Tucci Brings Distinctive Voice to World Series of Drag Racing

By Cordova International Raceway

CORDOVA, Ill. - It's a "Beeeauuutiful Smoky Burnout" at the 64th annual World Series of Drag Racing, presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts.

10 Aug 2017

Downtown Rock Island Partnership launches SEED Rock Island

By Erik Reader

The Downtown Rock Island Partnership has collaborated with Economic Growth Corporation and Bridge Investment Community Development Corporation to create new programs to assist needs of Rock Island businesses to open, grow, and expand.

10 Aug 2017

Pleasant Valley High hosts meteor shower viewing

By Quad Cities Astronomical Society

The Quad Cities Astronomical Society and the Pleasant Valley High School Astronomy Club will co-host a meteor shower viewing party at the high school at 604 Belmont Road in Bettendorf on Saturday, August 12.

The viewing party will begin at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m., and will be held on the high school’s lower west parking lot. Please enter by the parking lot on the west side of the school.

10 Aug 2017

CASI Announces Memory Café Opening

By Samantha Meier

Davenport, IA – The CASI Memory Café is a gathering place for individuals with cognitive memory loss and their care partners, family or friends to meet on a monthly basis to socialize away from their normal activities. Beginning August 10, CASI is proud to announce the first ever Memory Café meeting.

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