COAL VALLEY, Ill. (April 7, 2017) –Two dozen new reptiles and new domestic animals are among the changes to be unveiled to Niabi guests when the Zoo opens for its 2017 season on Saturday, April 15. Members will also start the season early, with the annual egg hunt on opening day.

Taylor Jones goes deep while Bandits pitchers fan 15 Timber Rattlers in win 

DAVENPORT, Iowa – The Quad Cities River Bandits used a three-run fourth inning to beat the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 3-0, at Modern Woodmen Park in the 2017 season opener. Taylor Jones opened the scoring with a solo home run and River Bandits pitching combined for 15 strikeouts in the win.

The Jaycees of the Quad-Cities has announced its Community Awards, showcasing individual excellence in leadership as demonstrated by outstanding initiative, impact of work and inspiration of others.

Award winners are:

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program will be offering a “Last Chance” Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for private pesticide applicators on April 13 and 14, 2017, at county extension offices throughout the state.

A listing of the county offices offering this course can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP/. The course will run for approximately two and a half hours.