(Washington, DC, June 16, 2017) – Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today named three individuals who will take on leadership roles as the U.S.

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (June 16, 2017) –  Niabi Zoo hosts Animal Tales, an 20-minute program that takes place every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. now through the end of July .

“Our education and outreach programs are very popular with families because they blend fun and learning,” said Lee Jackson, Niabi Zoo director, “Animals Tales is designed to instill a love for animals and the natural world in our youngest zoo guests.”

SIOUX CENTER, IA (06/16/2017)-- Dordt College presented 355 students with diplomas at the 2017 commencement address on Friday, May 5. Among the graduates were the following local students:

Caleb Drake of Rock Island, Illinois, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration.

Andrea Ver Meer of Davenport, Iowa, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in Nursing. She also has a minor in Biomedical Sciences.

All are invited to the Annual Ice Cream Social presented by the Friends of the Muscatine Art Center. This family-friendly event will be held on Sunday, June 25th from 1 to 5 p.m. As always, there will be plenty of ice cream, desserts, children’s activities, and live entertainment.

With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

Q: What new action has Congress taken to fix systemic flaws at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)?

State Senator Neil Anderson and State Representative Tony McCombie are hosting a free Senior Fair on Tuesday, June 27 featuring approximately 40 local and state participants. The event will be held on Tuesday, June 27 from 9:00am-12:00pm at Challand Middle School located at 1700 6th Avenue in Sterling.

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bill:

Bill No.: HB 3044

An Act Concerning Employment

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

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(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg issued statements Friday morning on the passing of State Representative Curt Hanson:

BEXLEY, OH (06/16/2017)-- August Denys, of Geneseo was named to the Dean's List at Capital University for the spring 2017 semester.

In order to be named to the Dean's List, full-time, degree-seeking students must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5.

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