07 Feb 2017

The Young Irelanders Kick Off St. Patrick’s Celebrations at Heritage Center

By Stacey Ortman

DUBUQUE, Iowa – University of Dubuque Heritage Center continues its fourth annual Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts Series with The Young Irelanders on

07 Feb 2017

Former Davenport Man Sentenced to Prison for Arson

By Christie Kalkowski

DAVENPORT, IA – On January 26, 2017, Gramann Richard Barnes, 44, formerly of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger to 84 months in prison after pleading guilty to arson, announced United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel. Barnes was ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his prison term, and pay $100 to the Crime Victims’ Fund.

07 Feb 2017

Required Morel Mushroom Identification Workshop Offered in April

By Becky L. King

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a three-hour class for anyone interested in being certified to sell morel mushrooms legally within the state of Iowa.

07 Feb 2017

Grassley votes in favor of education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos

By Grassley Press

Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today voted in favor of President Trump’s nomination of Betsy DeVos to be U.S. Secretary of Education. He made the following comment on the vote.

07 Feb 2017

Discover fun while exploring the winter landscape at Wander at the Wetland!

By Elena Johannsen

Rockford, IL – Natural Land Institute will host the 7th annual Wander at the Wetland: Full Moon Snowshoe & Hike on Friday, February 10, 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Rd., Rockton, Illinois.

07 Feb 2017

LaNisha Cassell Named New Executive Director of the African American Museum of Iowa

By Alicia RH Mayberry

(CEDAR RAPIDS, IA) – Effective February 1, 2017 LaNisha Cassell will step into the role of Executive Director of the African American Museum of Iowa after serving as Deputy Director since last February.

07 Feb 2017

Working for Fiscal Responsibility: Senators Grassley & Lee Introduce Balanced Budget Amendment

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa joined Senator Mike Lee of Utah in introducing an amendment to the United States Constitution that would require the federal government to balance its budget each year.

07 Feb 2017

Iowa Public Television Celebrates Black History Month

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA - Join Iowa Public Television in celebrating Black History Month this February with timely, educational programs highlighting poignant stories of courage, strength and perseverance. These programs will engage viewers in community conversations, exploring African-American history and culture.

The scheduled programming will appear on IPTV as follows:

07 Feb 2017

THE TJX FOUNDATION AWARDS SHELTER GRANT TO CHURCHES UNITED

By Rhonda Johnson

Churches United of the Quad City Area is very thankful to the TJX Foundation for a $1,500.00 grant, in support of its Shelter Program in the Quad City Area. This generous support is critical in keeping Winnie’s Place in operation, in order to shelter women (with or without children) who are homeless and/or victims of domestic violence.

06 Feb 2017

Grassley, Cardin Re-introduce Bill to Help Older Americans Stay in Their Homes for Care, Avoid Nursing Homes

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland today re-introduced their bipartisan legislation allowing older Americans to receive individualized care that would help them continue to stay in their own homes rather than nursing homes.

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