JAKE OWEN, ERIC PASLAY, & LANCO

PEORIA, IL (June 12, 2017) - Tailgate N’ Tallboys concert series, presented by Limelight Eventplex and Inked Entertainment, is returning for its second year this summer. This year’s must see  concerts, taking place at Riverfront Park in Downtown Peoria kick off this Friday June 16th, 2017 with performances by country music stars Jake Owen, Eric Paslay, and LANCO.

AMES, IA (06/12/2017)-- The following area students were named to the Spring 2017 Dean's List at the Iowa State University College of Business. The Iowa State University College of Business Dean's List honors students who have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Rachel Basala of Bettendorf, IA (52722). Basala is studying MIS.

Alaina Berkenbosch of Bettendorf, IA (52722). Berkenbosch is studying ACCT.

The Elephant Club hosts its 6th Annual Flowers on the River event for women’s lives lost to abuse

(Washington, DC, June 12, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has named Anne Hazlett, Chief Counsel to the Majority on the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, to lead the Rural Development agencies at the U.S.

AMES, Iowa (June 12, 2017) -  More than 8,700 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the spring semester 2017 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. Students listed below are from the Quad Cities region. -30- HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS YEAR, CURRICULUM  

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (June 12, 2017) - Lincoln University of Missouri is pleased to announce that Jasmine Jamila Young of Moline, Illinois, qualified for the Spring 2017 Dean's List. In order to qualify for the Dean's List a student must acquire at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 credit hours in qualifying course work. - 30 -

WASHINGTON, June 12, 2017 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the projects selected to receive the USDA’s annual farm to school grants designed to increase the amount of local foods served in schools. Sixty-five projects were chosen nationwide.

The Scott County Conservation Board will be hosting the QC Triathlon on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at West Lake Park. Roads going into and out of the park, to include 110th Ave, will be closed at times to traffic during the race. The race starts at 7:00am and the park is normally clear by noon. Summit Campground (located in Gate #1) is used for parking participants and spectators, along with all other available parking.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (June 12, 2017) - Morningside College presented Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degrees and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degrees to 162 spring graduates during its June 10 graduate commencement ceremony. The Morningside College Graduate Program in Education offers the MAT degree with special education and professional educator tracks. All graduate program in education courses are offered online.

Outstanding Iowa Housing Initiatives to be Honored at HousingIowa Conference September 6

(DES MOINES) – The Iowa Finance Authority is seeking nominations for the tenth annual HousingIowa Awards. The HousingIowa Awards recognize outstanding programs, projects and individuals in all sectors of Iowa’s housing industry for their leadership and innovation in advancing affordable housing opportunities in Iowa. Award nominations are due July 14

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