03 Apr 2017

Finding Answers Now for Unexpected Events

By Becky L. King

Unexpected events, such as natural disasters or economic downturns impact margins, but also have an impact far beyond the farm. There is a human side to the economic stress. As Iowans deal with disruptions to their families and communities, these resources provide information to help you cope with those concerns.

UPDATED - Flooding resources

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Iowa Concern - 1-800- 447-1985

03 Apr 2017

Governor Calls for Growing Illinois Together

By Allie Bovis

Reaffirms support for Illinois agriculture industry

 

SPRINGFIELD -- Governor Rauner today discussed growing Illinois by supporting agribusiness, growing the economy, and creating more good-paying jobs at the Agriculture Legislative Day Breakfast.

03 Apr 2017

CITY OF DAVENPORT - HOLIDAY CLOSINGS – GOOD FRIDAY 2017

By Tiffany Thorndike

City of Davenport will observe Good Friday as a holiday on Friday, April 14, 2017.

All City of Davenport offices & Public Works Center will be closed.

Police Department front desk and records office will be closed.

Library Main, Fairmount and Eastern branches will be closed.

Parks & Recreation administrative offices will be closed.

River’s Edge will be open from 7am – 10:00pm, front desk will be open from 7am – 7pm.

03 Apr 2017

American Cancer Society Bettendorf Discovery Shop to host 25th Annual Cookbook Event

By Jamie Sons

The Bettendorf Discovery Shop invites you to join them beginning Thursday, April 6th for their 25th annual cookbook and kitchenware event. 

03 Apr 2017

Governor Joins the Simon Wiesenthal Center to Improve Anti-Hate Curriculum for Illinois Students

By Eleni Demertzis

Expanding education for Illinois students to combat hate one prong of Governor’s anti-hate crimes initiative

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today the State of Illinois will work with the Simon Wiesenthal Center to expand anti-hate education to Illinois students. This is part of Governor Rauner’s efforts to combat anti-Semitism and other hate crimes in Illinois.

03 Apr 2017

Lack of Centralized Technology Leads to Audit Findings

By Eleni Demertzis

SPRINGFIELD – The Rauner Administration released the following statement regarding the Auditor General’s release of the Statewide Single Audit report. The state’s lack of a centralized financial system has caused years of repeated audit findings, which can be resolved by fully implementing ERP or Enterprise Resource Planning. The following is attributable to Rauner spokeswoman Eleni Demertzis:

03 Apr 2017

Teen Events for April at Rock Island Public Library

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Teens will find plenty of ways to pursue a special interest this April with free events at Rock Island Public Library locations.

03 Apr 2017

Loebsack, Bacon Reintroduce Legislation to Cut Member Pay

By Joe Hand

Bipartisan bill would cut Member pay for the first time since Great Depression

03 Apr 2017

Local Elections Tuesday April 4th

By Rick Martin

Rock Island County residents are encouraged to vote on Tuesday, April 4th. More info at http://www.rockislandcounty.org/Elections/Home/

31 Mar 2017

Grassley, Wyden Introduce IRS Whistleblower Improvements Act of 2017

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley and Sen. Ron Wyden today introduced bipartisan legislation to improve IRS communication with tax fraud whistleblowers and protect those whistleblowers from workplace retaliation.

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