03 Jul 2017

Iowa’s Massive New Gun Law Explained

By Kurt Liske

On July 1st the Biggest Pro-Second Amendment Bill In Iowa History Becomes State Law

The first of July brings about the biggest changes in Iowa gun law in state history. House File 517, known to some as the Omnibus Gun Bill, is in effect twenty pro-Second Amendment pieces of legislation all rolled into a single bill. Some of the most discussed provisions within HF517 include:

03 Jul 2017

Iowa Corn Promotion Board Roots Publication

By Lisa Cassady

Here is the latest edition of Roots ICPB Special Edition, an Iowa Corn publication outlining the programs and activities of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board in their mission of creating opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability.

03 Jul 2017

Jacob Behrendt named to spring 2017 Dean's List.

By Debb Thumma

IOWA CITY, IA (06/30/2017)-- Jacob Behrendt, a native of Davenport, IA, 52807 has been named to the University of Iowa's Dean's List for the 2017 spring semester.

03 Jul 2017

Q&A: Health Care Reform With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: Why are changes needed to fix the Affordable Care Act?

03 Jul 2017

Statement on New Senate Republican Leader

By Eleni Demertzis

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement on Sen. Bill Brady’s election as the new Senate Republican Leader:

03 Jul 2017

Downtown Celebrates with Fireworks and Shredding Guitars

By Lauren Crew
It’s time to celebrate Independence Day! We all know the night before the 4th is the ideal day to really celebrate, and downtown has the perfect parties for you!   

Red White and Boom

This annual July 3rd event takes place in both LeClaire Park and Modern Woodmen Park. Bring the Kids down and grab prime seating for the fireworks being shot from a barge on the river. 

A Giant Dog w/ the Zealots

03 Jul 2017

Serving Those Who Served: Loebsack to Host Sixth Annual Veterans Town Hall Series

By Joe Hand

Series of town halls for veterans to coincide with July 4th holiday

03 Jul 2017

Molly Ethington named to 2017 Dean's List at UW-Whitewater

By Jeff Angileri

WHITEWATER, WI (06/30/2017)-- Molly Ethington from Rock Island, Ill., has made the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean's List for the 2017 spring semester.

These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester.

03 Jul 2017

Iowa Supreme Court Adjudicative Term to End June 30

By Iowa Judicial Branch

Des Moines, June 30, 2017 —Today is the last day of the 2016-17 Iowa Supreme Court adjudicative term.  During the term, 117 cases were submitted to the court.  The court decided 116 cases by written opinions and held one case over for resubmission next term. 

03 Jul 2017

Get Ready and Set for Kindergarten with help from Rock Island Library in July

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL:  It hardly seems possible, but in just about a month, Rock Island and Milan five-year-olds will be heading off to a new adventure - Kindergarten! 

To help parents and future kindergarteners prepare for that new experience, the Rock Island Public Library will be offering "Ready, Set, Kindergarten" drop-in programs in the children's department on four Thursdays in July.

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