09 May 2017

Sewer Collapse creates detour near East Locust and Kenwood

By Kurt Allemeier
Due to a sewer and water line collapse, the two eastbound lanes of E Locust St between Kenwood and Forest Rd are being closed effective immediately. The two westbound lanes are currently open, however, this may change depending on conditions. The detour for eastbound Locust St, is going S on Kenwood and then E onto Middle Rd. More details and information on this closure will be released as they become available.
09 May 2017

Niabi represented at International Giant Otter Workshop

By Brianna Aust

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (May 8, 2017) – Tammy Schmidt, Niabi Zoo assistant director, will speak about husbandry, reproduction, groupings and habitats at the first ever international Giant Otter Workshop at the Zoológico de Cali in Colombia, South America, May 9 to May 12.

09 May 2017

GENESIS KIDZ KOASTER OPENS AT MODERN WOODMEN PARK

By Jake Levy

Proceeds from the new ride will go to Genesis health programs

09 May 2017

5th Annual Pioneer Day

By Jessica Waytenick

The fifth annual Pioneer Day is Saturday, June 17, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

There is an overnight encampment of fur trader re-enactors, called a Buckskinners' Rendezvous, with pioneer portrayers demonstrating hatchet and knife throwing, and craft demonstrators such as wood-working, chair caning, basket weaving, quilting, rope making, and campfire cooking. Kid’s games and activities also ongoing.

Old time music specialist Wesley Wells will perform.

09 May 2017

MTI Announces the 2016-2017 MRW/MTI Scholarship Recipients

By Stacy Wierman

Moline, IL - The mikeroweWORKS Foundation and Midwest Technical Institute are pleased to announce the names of the recipients of 2016-2017 MRW/MTI Scholarships for graduating high school seniors.

09 May 2017

Q&A: Ambassadors and Foreign Affairs With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

By Grassley Press

Q: Do you expect Governor Branstad to be confirmed as the next U.S. ambassador to China?

06 May 2017

Public Invited to Nominate Iowa's Top Hospitality Industry Professionals for Iowa Restaurant Association Awards

By Katelyn Kostek
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 - Des Moines, IA - The Iowa Restaurant Association is accepting nominations for Iowa's Restaurateur, Chef, Employee (host, server, bartender, etc.), Emerging Hospitality Leader, and American Dream Award Winner of the Year. The public is invited to nominate outstanding people in Iowa's restaurant and hospitality industry for any of these awards.
06 May 2017

Grassley Statement at Hearing on “Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation”

By Grassley Press

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Hearing on “Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation”

May 3, 2017

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06 May 2017

Gov. Branstad announces appointees to Iowa’s Boards and Commissions, May 2, 2017

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced appointments to fill Iowa’s boards and commissions.

The following appointees’ term began yesterday on May 1, 2017, and are subject to Senate confirmation.

Architectural Examining Board:

Scott Hatfield, West Des Moines

Economic Development Authority:

Phil Kooima, Rock Valley

Board of Hearing Aid Specialist:

06 May 2017

Heidi Hamilton participated in Iowa State University's Science with Practice program.

By Carole Custer

AMES, IA (05/02/2017)-- Heidi Hamilton, from Stockton and majoring in Agronomy with a minor in Ag Business at Iowa State University, was a participant in Science with Practice.

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