The Committee of the Whole agenda/packet has been revised to add a noise variance to the agenda that was missed.  The revised Committee of the Whole agenda/packet is available at the following link: 

First-Time Author Nikki Avila’s First Novel Now Available Nationwide

Independent Quad City publisher Paradisiac Publishing (www.paradisiacpublishing.com) is pleased to announce the release of its latest title, Hellbound Angel. This young adult dystopian novel was written by first-time Author and San Jose, CA resident, Nikki Avila. Avila, a student at West Valley Community College, is studying creative writing and American literature.

Projects join 45 demonstrations, including 22 urban projects, already in place

WASHINGTON – YMCA of the USA and the Iowa Alliance of YMCAs presented Sen. Chuck Grassley, co-founder and co-chairman of the Senate Caucus on Foster Youth, with its “YMCA Congressional Champion” award for his “commitment to the development of youth” and “being a Champion to the YMCA.”