04 Aug 2017

"Brighton Beach" opens this weekend!

By Augustana College

"Brighton Beach Memoirs" opens this Friday! Be sure to see Neil Simon's hilarious, heartfelt, coming-of-age story at Augustana's Brunner Theatre.

The cast will be hitting it out of the park Aug. 4-6 and 11-13, and you can, too. Wear or carry your favorite piece of baseball memorabilia (jersey, hat, autographed picture, etc.) on Aug. 4 or 11 and get in for just $10.

04 Aug 2017

Brew Ha Ha, the annual party for your taste buds, returns ready to help raise money for local non-profits for its 18th year!

By Lauren Crew

(Quad Cities)- What is more fun than drinking craft beer along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi River surrounded by your friends, interactive comedy and live music? Doing it for charity, of course!

03 Aug 2017

Dance with dolphins ONLY at the Putnam!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center

The ONLY Augmented Reality Experience in the Quad Cities opens August 19 at the Putnam!

Would you like to pet a polar bear? Dance with dolphins? High-five a penguin? Now you can!!​

In the augmented reality adventure, “Air, Land & Sea,” you will experience an ever-changing watering hole and interact with a diverse range of animals from Africa to the Artic as you "touch the untouchable" ONLY at the Putnam.

03 Aug 2017

Grassley Joins Call for Increased Transparency in Administration Ethics Disclosures

By Grassley Press

Bipartisan Letter Urges Administration to Make Ethics Waivers Immediately Publicly Available

                                                                                                                                                                       

03 Aug 2017

Senate Passes Bipartisan Juvenile Justice Reauthorization

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – The Senate today passed, by voice vote, bipartisan legislation championed by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) to secure new protections for minors and improve accountability measures in the federal juvenile justice grant program.

03 Aug 2017

Press Release: McCombie/Anderson to Host Jobs Fair in Moline on Aug 16

By David Kubik

SPRINFIELD –State Rep. Tony McCombie (Savanna) and State Sen. Neil Anderson (Rock Island) and will host a free Jobs Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16 at the Scottish Rite located at 1800 7th Avenue in Moline.

03 Aug 2017

BANDITS WIN SEASON SERIES OVER COUGARS

By Connor Onion

Quad Cities edges Kane County 6-3 in final meeting

GENEVA, Illinois – The River Bandits beat the Kane County Cougars 6-3 on Tuesday afternoon at Northwestern Medicine Field in the final regular season meeting of 2017. Carson LaRue earned his 11th win, tying him for the Midwest League lead. Troy Sieber went 3-for-3 and reached base five times.

02 Aug 2017

Grassley: Wray has the skill, character and commitment to impartiality that we need in a FBI Director

By Grassley Press

Prepared Floor Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Nomination of Christopher Wray to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

August 1, 2017

VIDEO

02 Aug 2017

Gov. Reynolds testifies before EPA on behalf of RFS

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds testified before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tuesday morning on behalf of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Below are her remarks, as prepared for delivery:

“Good morning. Thank you for the opportunity to speak today on behalf of all Iowans regarding the importance of a strong Renewable Fuel Standard or RFS.

02 Aug 2017

Model A Cars and Trucks are coming to the Amana Colonies

By David Rettig

Throwback Saturday features over 80 Model A Vehicles

AMANA, Iowa- Throwback Saturday is set for August 19, 2017 in the Amana Colonies and will feature over 80 Model A Vehicles as part of the festivities.  An entire street will be temporarily closed for part of the day as the Model A cars and trucks take over that section of the village.  The cars will be on display from approximately 10am to 3pm. 

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