18 Jul 2017

Fred Hubbell Announces “Get Iowa Growing: Education Workshop Tour”

By Paul Esker

Hubbell to hold ‘workshops’ across Iowa, focused on real solutions for Iowans across the state

DES MOINES, IA - After announcing his campaign for Governor, Fred Hubbell, a community leader, job creator, and lifelong Democrat, is launching a week-long “Get Iowa Growing: Education Workshop Tour.”

18 Jul 2017

Governor Rauner Announces Roll Out of First Illinois Bicentennial Activities

By Laurel Patrick

100 Day Countdown-Student Generated Historical Video Campaign and Illinois Craft Beer Competition Leads 200th Birthday Celebration

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today announced the first activities planned for the Illinois Bicentennial in 2018. Events include a craft beer competition and a video contest with students in Illinois.

18 Jul 2017

BANDITS DROP FINALE IN WEST MICHIGAN

By Jake Levy

Quad Cities loses series for the first time in second half  

18 Jul 2017

Grassley, Durbin: More Temporary Work Visas Harm American Workers

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Senator Dick Durbin today made the following statement regarding the announced rule providing for 15,000 additional H-2B visas for temporary seasonal work during the remainder of fiscal year 2017. 

18 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg congratulate Iowa business owner honored at White House

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg congratulated an Iowa business owner honored Monday afternoon by President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C.

Blake Waldrop is a former Marine, sworn police officer and CEO of RMA Armament. The company designs, manufactures and markets armor plates at a 20,000 square foot factory in Centerville.

18 Jul 2017

Northern Lights Possible tonight

By Terry Swails via Twitter

A big solar flare could produce the nothern lights

17 Jul 2017

Scott Community College veteran students to receive scholarship support

By Lysa Hegland

Scott Community College Foundation is excited to share that they received notification today from The American Legion of Iowa Foundation that the college foundation will receive $2,000 again this year in support of veteran student scholarships.  This funding can be used to support two students at $1,000 each or four students at $500 each.

17 Jul 2017

Genesis Health Services Will Expand At CASI

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Iowa – July 17, 2017 – Genesis Post-Acute Care will be expanding health and wellness services at CASI beginning Aug. 1.

Genesis will be the exclusive provider of medical and wellness services to CASI.

Expanded services will include home medical equipment education and sales; a clinic staffed by supervised St. Ambrose University physician assistant students; and, a Genesis self-service information center.

17 Jul 2017

Governor Rauner calls on State Senate to send him education funding bill

By Laurel Patrick

-Governor plans to issue amendatory veto, which will result in more state funding for almost every school district in Illinois-

-- New webpage shows how much more each district will receive: https://www.illinois.gov/gov/SitePages/SchoolDistrictFunding.aspx --

17 Jul 2017

Governor's office communications team update

By Laurel Patrick

The governor has made several changes to his communications staff, so I wanted to share the names and some background information with you:

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