DAVENPORT, IA- On March 17, 2017, Corey Anthony Jones, 28, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by Chief United States District Court Judge John A. Jarvey to 188 months in prison for possession with the intent to distribute 28 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing cocaine base, announced United States Attorney Kevin E. VanderSchel. Jones was ordered to serve a four-year term of supervised release following his imprisonment and to pay $100 towards the Crime Victims’ Fund.

CHICAGO - The Rauner Administration has filed a direct appeal to the State Supreme Court in AFSCME's case to block the administration from implementing its last, best and final offer. The following statement is attributable to General Counsel Dennis Murashko:

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) posted meeting materials and an updated agenda for the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Spring meeting, to be held in Denver, CO, April 19-21, 2017. Documents are posted on the Spring 2017 NOSB meeting webpage.

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner today announced he has made appointments to the Illinois Lottery Control Board, Illinois Human Rights Commission and the Illinois Medical District Board.

Name: James Floyd

Position: Board Member – Illinois Lottery Control Board

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed James Floyd to the Illinois Lottery Control Board. Floyd’s experience in brand management, marketing and finance will bring vast knowledge to the board.

Q: Why is National Ag Week a good reminder for Americans to appreciate how food gets to their tables?

Theme: Cats, Calico and Cross Stitch

The annual Bishop Hill Quilt Show will be held at the Bishop Hill Colony School. Bishop Hill, Illinois, on Friday May 19 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday May 20 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday May 21 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., sponsored by the Prairie Queen Quilt Club and The Bishop Hill Arts Council.

A local marathon runner and East Moline teacher, who has been living with multiple sclerosis since 2011, has been chosen as this year's ambassador for the annual MS Walk April 22nd.

Rocky’s high-scoring teams generated big donations

The Score for Education program has wrapped up for its inaugural 2016-17 season. QCSportsNet.com and Chris Elsberg State Farm Insurance are pleased to announce that their total combined donation to the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation was $1,138.00.

A federal district judge has dismissed in its entirety the Des Moines Water Works’ lawsuit against the Sac, Calhoun and Buena Vista drainage districts in northwest Iowa. The federal Clean Water Act claim was dismissed for lack of standing considering the drainage districts’ limited status under Iowa law.

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

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