DES MOINES, IA (01/11/2017)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that the application for the 2017 Robert D. Blue Scholarship is available online at rdblue.org. Any graduates of an Iowa high school who plan to attend college in Iowa for the 2017-2018 school year are eligible to apply.

WAVERLY, IA (01/11/2017)-- Wartburg College awarded diplomas to 25 graduates at its Winter Commencement ceremony Sunday, Dec. 11.

Audrie Aden of Davenport graduated with a degree in Elementary Education . She is the daughter of Douglas & Carol A. Aden.

Wahlberg makes an appearance in Des Moines to discuss his new movie and promote Hy-Vee’s Homefront initiative

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 11, 2017) — On Monday, Hy-Vee, Inc. rolled out the red carpet to honor first responders, veterans and military members for a private screening of the new film, “Patriots Day.” Hy-Vee partnered with actor and producer Mark Wahlberg to show the movie to local heroes as part of a fundraiser for the company’s Hy-Vee Homefront initiative.

AMANA, Iowa –Come to the Amana Art Guild Painting Studio and enjoy the pleasure of exploring and painting your own ideas. This painting class is designed for both beginning and experienced painters using any medium. Bring your oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, or colored pencils. The instructor will work with you at your painting level, and will help you develop your skills at your own pace.

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has made appointments to the Chicago State University Board of Trustees, the Illinois State Board of Education, the Department of Central Management Services and the Department of Agriculture.

Name: Paul Vallas

Position: Trustee – Chicago State University Board of Trustees

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today released the following statement on Democratic leaders embracing economic changes:

“After two years, both Democratic leaders finally agree that we must have a balanced budget with economic changes to increase our competitiveness to grow jobs. That's an important positive step. Now let’s come together on a bipartisan basis to ensure all proposals truly take the state in a better direction.”

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (01/13/2017)-- Oklahoma City University is proud to announce that Ally of Moline, IL has been named to President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2016 semester.

Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours during a semester and maintain a GPA of 3.9 or higher to meet the President's Honor Roll requirements.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (01/13/2017)-- Oklahoma City University is proud to announce that Shannon Beshears of Davenport, IA has been named to the Fall 2016 Dean's Honor Roll.

Dean's Honor Roll status is awarded to students who successfully complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Icestravaganza is back in downtown Davenport at the Freight House, and we've expanded the event! Bring the kids from 11-4 to enjoy more interactive ice sculptures, meet the ice princesses, and watch carvers compete for the best design. Stop by and give yourself a chance to win a Necker's Jewelers $500 gift certificate, too.  

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