07 Apr 2017

Top STEM programs delivered to thousands of Iowa educators

By Angel Mendez

STEM Council expects to impact more than 86,000 Iowa students in 2017-2018

07 Apr 2017

Last Chance Private Pesticide Continuing Instruction Course

By Becky L. King

AMES, Iowa – The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program will be offering a “Last Chance” Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for private pesticide applicators on April 13 and 14, 2017, at county extension offices throughout the state.

A listing of the county offices offering this course can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/PSEP/. The course will run for approximately two and a half hours.

07 Apr 2017

Yard and Garden: Fertilizing Small Fruits for Spring

By Becky L. King

AMES, Iowa – Planting small fruits in gardens is a popular part of spring. But some need more support than others. When is it right to fertilize small fruits? Or should it be done at all?

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer questions about how to best handle small fruits in spring. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294- 3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

Should strawberries be fertilized in spring?

07 Apr 2017

Quad Cities Food Hub to host Vendor Speed Dating

By Quad Cities Food Hub

Davenport, Iowa/April 6, 2017 — Quad Cities Food Hub will host Vendor Speed Dating, a local food producer meet and greet event. The event will take place at the Quad Cities Food Hub on Thursday April 13, 2017 at 7:00 PM. The event is an opportunity for local food producers, community members, and restaurants to come together and learn about local foods available in the Quad Cities.

07 Apr 2017

Learn all about astronomy at our final Family Fun Night of the 2016-2017 season on Friday, April 21!

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
Do you know what makes up our night sky? Find out more at our Astronomy themed Family Fun Night!  
What you can expect:
  • Our fully immersive Discovery Dome planetarium will be open with FREE showings throughout the night.
  • Dr. Paul Sipiera, President and CEO Planetary Studies Foundation, will give a presentation about "How and Where to View The Great American Total Solar Eclipse” at 7 p.m.
07 Apr 2017

OUR FUTURO MATTERS IS THEME OF QUAD CITIES HISPANIC CHAMBER GALA

By Todd Ashby
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GQCHCC) will host its eighth Annual Gala on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. Maria Hinojosa, award-winning journalist and founder of Futuro Media Group, will keynote the event with a presentation titled, "Latinx on the frontlines: The canaries in the mine of due process denials." 
07 Apr 2017

A Return to Historical Precedent

By Grassley Press

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley made the following statement regarding the vote to return to historical precedent to confirm Supreme Court nominees by a simple majority vote margin after Senate Democrats performed the first successful partisan filibuster of a Supreme Court nominee in the history of the United States.

07 Apr 2017

Grassley, Whitehouse Introduce Bill Protecting Vulnerable Youth & Expanding Oversight of Juvenile Justice Grant Programs

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) introduced legislation to support at-risk youth and those who enter the juvenile justice system.

07 Apr 2017

Rock Island 30/31 Branch Temporarily Closed for Service Work

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Beginning at noon April 6, the Rock Island Public Library 30/31 Branch will be closed for electrical service repairs.

A recent power surge revealed a wiring issue. The Library Board opted to close the branch temporarily to allow electricians to properly evaluate the severity of the issue, and fix what is necessary without interruption. Repairs could take up to a week or longer, depending on the severity of issues found.

07 Apr 2017

NPR to Air Story on Treatment of German Americans of 100 Years Ago

By German American Heritage Center

NPR will air the longer part of the story on Friday, April 7th at 4:35pm. You can catch the story on WVIK at 90.3 FM.

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