WASHINGTON -- America's Navy is coming to Bettendorf, Iowa, one of 18 cities in eight states to host a performance by the United States Navy Band during its 2017 tour -- one of the signature outreach programs of the U.S. Navy. The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters performance is scheduled for April 27, 2017, at 7 p.m. at Bettendorf High School.

STORM LAKE, IA (04/05/2017)-- Tyler Puls, a senior history education major from Geneseo, and nine other Buena Vista University participants took part in an AWOL (Alternative Week of Off-site Learning) trip during spring break, enabling them to volunteer their time and service with a focus on tackling poverty and serving youth in Eagle Butte, S.D.

STORM LAKE, IA (04/05/2017)-- Kathia Puls, a sophomore psychology major from Geneseo, and ten other Buena Vista University participants took part in an AWOL (Alternative Week of Off-site Learning) trip during spring break, enabling them to volunteer their time and service with a focus on sustainable social and economic development in Los Fierros, Nicaragua.

WASHINGTON --- The U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center announced Tuesday a voluntary online service that enables mariners to verify compliance with automated identification system carriage requirements.

The Vessel Identification Verification Service (VIVS) is a new web-based, self-help service that allows ships agents, owners, and operators to search their respective vessel or fleets to determine if they are in compliance with static automated identification system data mandates.

Free Screenings Available

DAVENPORT, Iowa – April 5, 2017 – Dr. Param Puneet Singh will be the keynote speaker on April 28th at the 10th annual QC Heart Beats Health Fair.

There will be wellness and informational booths, including free screenings for body fat analysis, blood pressure, balance assessment, pulmonary screening, and more. There will be door prizes and snacks.

Annual duck hatching event includes hatching observation, duckling education and photo opportunities with Peter Rabbit

MOLINE, Illinois  – Officials at the John Deere Pavilion in Moline, Ill. will soon host one of the attraction’s most popular family events - the annual duck hatching April 13-15.

Data shows Medicaid population receiving better care while stabilizing the Medicaid budget

(DES MOINES) – Today, the Branstad-Reynolds Administration released new information showing continued success of modernizing our state’s Medicaid program.  Medicaid Modernization is ensuring that members get the right care, at the right time, at the right place.  Iowa’s Medicaid program is also one of the most transparent, outcome-focused, and accountable programs in the country.

The government is currently being funded by a continuing resolution that expires on April 28, 2017. The following is a statement from Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget:
This month Congress faces a statutory deadline to fund the government or else risk a costly and unnecessary government shutdown.

WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa made the following statement regarding a Federal Trade Commission settlement requiring ChemChina and Syngenta to divest certain U.S. assets as a condition of its merger.

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