29 Aug 2017

Pres. Trump issues disaster declaration for 7 Iowa counties

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds received word Sunday that President Donald Trump approved her request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for seven Iowa counties impacted by flooding and severe weather July 19-23, 2017.

The counties included in the declaration are: Allamakee, Bremer, Buchanan, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette and Mitchell.

29 Aug 2017

Daniel Biss Responds to Minimum Wage Bill Veto

By Biss 4 IL

Chicago - Daniel Biss released the following statement in response to Governor Rauner's veto of a bill to raise the Illinois minimum wage to $15.

"Rauner may have proven himself an ally to a few hundred CEOs, but with this veto he’s also confirmed himself as an enemy to the 1.3 million Illinoisans who work at low wage jobs.

29 Aug 2017

Third Annual QC Cybersecurity Conference & Kids’ Hacker Camp

By John Johnson

Local organizations band together to raise security awareness for kids and adults Davenport, Iowa September 8 & 9, 2009: Cybersecurity and privacy are on the minds of government officials, business leaders, educators and parents. In an age where everything can and will be connected to the Internet, we are faced with the opportunities that new connected technology brings and at the same time must deal with attacks coming fast and furious by our digital adversaries.

28 Aug 2017

McGuire on Women’s Equality Day: “We Must Never Forget. We Are Far From Finished.”

By Monica Biddix
Des Moines, IA –In observance of Women’s Equality Day, Gubernatorial candidate Andy McGuire issued the following statement:
 
28 Aug 2017

Woof, Wag and Wine 2017

By Executive Director

Who:  Calling all dog lovers!

  What:  A relaxing day at the winery

Where:  Fireside Winery

             1755 P Avenue

              Marengo, Iowa

 When: Sunday September 10, 2017 from 1:00-5:00  

   Why: To enjoy a beautiful day at the vineyard while raising money to help save lives!

28 Aug 2017

Ascentra Credit Union Foundation Donates $17,000 to Charities and Organizations

By Megan Guldenpfennig

BETTENDORF, IOWA – The Ascentra Credit Union volunteer board of directors and senior leadership team have been busy paying it forward this summer to 36 different charities and organizations, donating $17,000 in Leadership Grants from the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation.

28 Aug 2017

Daniel Biss Responds to Private School Voucher Proposal

By Biss 4 IL

Chicago - Daniel Biss released the following statement in response to Governor Rauner's inclusion of private school vouchers in the most recent school funding proposal.

28 Aug 2017

Q&A: 99 County Meetings with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: What’s on the minds of Iowans as you visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties this year?

28 Aug 2017

Open House to be held at Rock Island National Cemetery on Oct. 4

By Eric Cramer

What: Open House that will include Historical Tours of the Cemetery, Discussion on Veteran Benefits and PreNeed Eligibility, Military Honors and Committal Service information, and tour of casket (crypt) section, columbarium, and cemetery equipment

Who: Staff of Rock Island National Cemetery, VBA representative, Vet Center Representative, Honor Guard, Bugler

When: Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm

28 Aug 2017

Is Your Child Genuinely Funny?

By OurQuadCities.com

Your Child Could Become a Comedian! On September 9th from 8-11AM, ComedySportz will be at The Establishment to laugh with your kids. Anyone 11-17 years old will have 90 seconds to tell a joke, perform impressions, or sing a funny song. The funniest kids will be selected from the audition.

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