14 Jul 2017

Millikin University Announces Spring 2017 Dean's List

By Dane Lisser

DECATUR, Ill. (July 13, 2017) - The following students were named to the Dean's List at Millikin University for spring 2017.

14 Jul 2017

Carpenters Once More is Coming to the Old Creamery Theatre on July 29

By Lily Allen-Duenas

Amana- Carpenters Once More is coming to the Old Creamery Theatre for one show only on Saturday, July 29 at 7:30pm.

14 Jul 2017

'WHAT A RIDE' IOWA STATE FAIR FANS EXPERIENCED AT THE ANNUAL CORNDOG KICKOFF

By Drew Norton

DES MOINES, IA (07/13/2017) (readMedia)-- Des Moines, IA- Iowa State Fair fans celebrated "What a Ride" the Blue Ribbon Foundation has experienced over the last 25 years as an organization at the annual Corndog Kickoff on Saturday, July 8th. Last Saturday's event raised a total of $553,000 for the renovation and preservation of the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

14 Jul 2017

McCaskill, Grassley Call for Action on Whistleblower Retaliation

By Grassley Press

Senators first started investigating the Missouri National Guard contractor’s case in 2014

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill of Missouri and Chuck Grassley of Iowa are calling for answers from the Missouri National Guard on what it will do to address findings that one of its contractors retaliated against contractor employee Michael Sandknop after he made disclosures that were protected under whistleblower statutes.

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.

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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  

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