Contest offers students a chance to win $1,000

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 6, 2017) – Iowa students have until March 24 to enter the Money Smart Kid essay contest and compete for the chance to win $1,000 to help boost their college savings. The statewide essay contest is sponsored by the Iowa Bankers Association.

DUBUQUE, Iowa – University of Dubuque Heritage Center continues its fourth annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series with Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter Chris Botti, his band, and the full symphonic ranks of The Columbus (Ohio) Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m.

School Wellness Update - Promoting the development and implementation of school wellness policies is one of the objectives in our

Open House Scheduled for Thursday, March 9th at 3 p.m.
Davenport, IA – A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house has been scheduled at the new Vera French Sheridan Springs location, 5006 Sheridan Street in Davenport, for Thursday, March 9th from 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Press is invited to attend.

The Iowa Department of Education Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Preparation is issuing a request for proposals for a three-year federal grant opportunity funded under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II) to provide services to develop, implement, and improve adult education and literacy services in Iowa.

Srikanth Yerra (1987-2008) graduated from Moline High School in 2005 and attended college at the University of Illinois. He was planning on a career in medicine and business.

The Better Business Bureau serving Greater Iowa, Quad Cities and Siouxland Region is pleased to announce that Silver Key Tattoos is approved and accepted for BBB Accreditation. BBB Accreditation is voluntary and businesses must meet and maintain BBB standards.

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner today announced he has made appointments to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, the Illinois Civil Service Commission, the Prisoner Review Board, and Rare Disease Commission. He also made a reappointment to the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Q: What drives your commitment to strengthen victims’ rights?

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