14 Jul 2017

"Nothing Compares" to Agricultural Education at the Iowa State Fair

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (07/13/2017) (readMedia)-- Agricultural education is a highlight at the Iowa State Fair. From baby animals to food production and more, you will find plenty of exciting activities to learn more about Iowa's important agriculture industry.

Blue Ribbon Kids' Club

14 Jul 2017

BANDITS ROLL CUBS BEHIND ROJAS HOMER

By Jake Levy

Josh Rojas three-run blast leads Quad Cities to 5-3 win Thursday  

13 Jul 2017

There's still time! Sign your child up for Engineering Camp today!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center

Does your child love to build and fix things? Then you NEED to sign them up for Engineering Camp!​​​​​​​

13 Jul 2017

Tips to protect health in extreme heat

By Dirk Fillpot

Following the heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service for a large area of the central United States, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reminds local residents about steps they should take to protect their health from the extreme heat.

13 Jul 2017

Local students named to the 2017 Spring Dean's List at Aurora University

By Paul M. Baker

AURORA, Ill. (July 12, 2017) - Aurora University has named the following students to the Dean's List for the spring 2017 semester. The Dean's List recognizes full-time undergraduate students who have earned a 3.6 GPA or higher. Students recognized with high honors ( * ) have earned a perfect 4.0.

13 Jul 2017

BANDITS TAKE SERIES OPENER IN SOUTH BEND

By Jake Levy

Carson LaRue hurls seven strong innings in 5-2 win over Cubs  

13 Jul 2017

Grassley, Hatch Urge CMS to Recover $729.4 Million in Inappropriate Obama-era Electronic Health Records Incentive Payments

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley, senior member of the Finance Committee, and Sen.

13 Jul 2017

Kyven Gadson to Headline Iowa Games Opening Ceremony; Former Iowa State Cyclone and Olympic Hopeful to Address Athletes

By Cory Kennedy

AMES, Iowa – The 2017 Summer Iowa Games will officially kick-off on Friday, July 14 at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames. The Opening Ceremony will feature former Iowa State Cyclone wrestler and 2015 NCAA Wrestling Champion, Kyven Gadson, as the keynote speaker. “We have a great line-up of entertainment and activities throughout the evening,” commented Chuck Long, CEO and Executive Director of the Iowa Sports Foundation. 

13 Jul 2017

New Novel Explores Craft Food and Culinary Feuds in Dubuque and Galena

By Dean Klinkenberg

St. Louis, MO – July 7, 2017.

In Dean Klinkenberg’s compelling new novel, Double-Dealing in Dubuque, writer Frank Dodge gets a simple assignment that quickly turns complicated when a fire races through the Dubuque Convention Center, killing two people. Dodge suspects the city’s ambitious mayor of covering up the cause of the fire, so he swears to investigate until he discovers what really caused the tragedy.

13 Jul 2017

Grassley Statement for Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration Hearing on Visa Overstays

By Grassley Press

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration hearing on “Examining the Problem of Visa Overstays: A Need for Better Tracking and Accountability”

July 12, 2017

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