19 Jun 2017

BANDITS WIN FIRST-HALF FINALE BUT MISS PLAYOFFS

By Jake Levy

WINNING TWO OUT OF THREE OVER THE WEEKEND JUST NOT QUITE ENOUGH

Bandits finish one game out of Wild Card in first half of Midwest League season

16 Jun 2017

Perdue Names Leadership in Acting Roles as USDA Reorganization Takes Shape

By USDA Office of Communications

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

16 Jun 2017

Iowa Workforce Development leader attends Registered Apprenticeship roundtable at White House

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Iowa Workforce Development

16 Jun 2017

Niabi announces Animal Tales program schedule

By Brianna Aust

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.”

16 Jun 2017

Students graduate from Dordt College

By Sarah Vander Plaats

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.

16 Jun 2017

Annual Ice Cream Social at the Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

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.

16 Jun 2017

Q&A: Backlogs Continue at the VA

By Grassley Press
With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

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

16 Jun 2017

Rep. McCombie to Host Free Senior Fair with Sen. Anderson

By David Kubik
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.
16 Jun 2017

Governor Takes Bill Action on Jun 16, 2017

By Eleni Demertzis

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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16 Jun 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg issue statements on passing of State Rep. Curt Hanson

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

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

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