29 Mar 2017

Governor Branstad announces appointments to Iowa’s Boards & Commissions

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Governor Terry E. Branstad today announced appointments to Iowa’s Boards and Commissions.  The following individuals’ appointments are effective today, Wednesday, March 29, are unpaid and are not subject to Iowa Senate Confirmation:

                Fire Service and Emergency Response Council

                Thad White, Indianola

                Debra Krebill, Marion

29 Mar 2017

String trio to wrap up Visiting Artist Series season

By Margot Day

Rock Island, Ill.  – Monday, April 3, 2017               

Quad City Arts’ 2016-2017 Visiting Artist Series concludes with string trio Simply Three in residence for two weeks, beginning Monday, April 3.

Comprised of violinist Glen McDaniel, cellist Zack Clark, and bassist Nicholas Villalobos, Simply Three blends innovative arrangements of classical music with today’s popular songs.

29 Mar 2017

Exhibits at the GAHC

By German American Heritage Center
"The Culture They Carried: Women Immigrants of Iowa"
Open Now - May 21st
 
"1917: The Red Cross"
Open Now - May 7
 
Vintage Valentines
4th Floor Display by Arlene Considine
 
The GAHC is looking for vendors for our spring craft fair.
29 Mar 2017

Loebsack Announces 2017 Congressional High School Art Competition

By Joe Hand

Original works by local high school students due April 21st

29 Mar 2017

Spring Salad Luncheon at Edwards UCC.

By Sandy Reinders

Spring Salad Fundraiser at Edwards Congregational UCC.

3420 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport, IA Thursday, April 20

Join us for a selection of freshly prepared salads, fresh baked rolls, 

cupcakes and beverages. Call 563-359-0331 to make a reservation 

28 Mar 2017

McCombie Statement on the lack of progress on a state budget

By David Kubik

Springfield, IL - State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) today released the following statement on the lack of progress on a state budget:

“With final two months of the spring legislative session in Springfield about to begin, there has been very little progress on drafting a budget. This is incredibly disappointing because Illinoisans needs a budget. We need a balanced budget right now.

28 Mar 2017

DAVENPORT WOMAN WINS $50,000 LOTTERY PRIZE

By Kevin Kirkpatrick

CLIVE, Iowa – A Davenport woman has claimed a $50,000 lottery prize.

Nicole Smith claimed the sixth of 10 top prizes of $50,000 available in the Iowa Lottery’s “White Ice” scratch game.

Smith bought her winning ticket at Big 10 Mart, 5310 N. Brady St. in Davenport, and claimed her prize Monday at the lottery’s regional office in Cedar Rapids.

28 Mar 2017

Grassley Statement at Hearing on Protecting Young Athletes from Sexual Abuse

By Grassley Press

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Hearing on Protecting Young Athletes from Sexual Abuse

March 28, 2017

VIDEO

Good morning.

28 Mar 2017

The Blue Ribbon Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Renovations to the Iowa State Fairgrounds

By Drew Norton

DES MOINES, IA (03/28/2017) (readMedia)-- The idea was simple. Create an organization to conduct a major capital campaign for the renovation and preservation of the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds, one dedicated to ensuring the Iowa State Fair's future. Since its launch a quarter century ago, the Blue Ribbon Foundation has raised $128 million through individual contributions, state appropriations, in-kind services, and corporate, federal and state grants.

28 Mar 2017

Grassley, Feinstein Bill Combats Candy- and Fruit-Flavored Drugs Marketed to Children

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON — Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)  today re-introduced the Saving Kids from Candy-Flavored Drugs Act to increase the criminal penalties for marketing candy-flavored drugs to appeal to children.  Law enforcement reports that drug dealers frequently combine drugs with chocolate or fruit flavors or package the drugs to look like candy or soda to attract youth.

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