24 May 2017

Statement from Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on the Proposed FY 2018 Budget

By USDA Office of Communications

(Washington, D.C., May 23, 2017) – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement on the proposed FY 2018 budget:

“President Trump promised he would realign government spending, attempt to eliminate duplication or redundancy, and see that all government agencies are efficiently delivering services to the taxpayers of America.  And that’s exactly what we are going to do at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

24 May 2017

Kickoff to Summer in the Quad Cities

By Jessica Waytenick
Summer Festival Fun
24 May 2017

Nurses, Administration Reach Compromise to Avoid Layoffs

By David Kubik
Springfield…Today, State Representative Tony McCombie (IL–71st) released the following statement on the compromise reached between the Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Illinois Nurses Association (INA).
24 May 2017

Gov. Branstad has resigned as governor of Iowa

By Office of the former Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – At 10:06 a.m. today, Gov. Terry Branstad resigned as governor of Iowa, marking his 8,169th day in office.

24 May 2017

Gov. Kim Reynolds sworn in as 43rd governor of Iowa

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds took the oath of office to become Iowa’s 43rd governor. She officially became governor of Iowa at 10:06 a.m.  Below are her first remarks to Iowans as governor, as prepared for delivery.

24 May 2017

Branstad Out, Reynolds In As Governor of Iowa; Reactions

By Various sources

DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds took the oath of office to become Iowa’s 43rd governor. She officially became governor of Iowa at 10:06 a.m.  Below are her first remarks to Iowans as governor, as prepared for delivery.

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DES MOINES – At 10:06 a.m. today, Gov. Terry Branstad resigned as governor of Iowa, marking his 8,169th day in office.

24 May 2017

STEM Council to launch 15 more school-business partnerships in Iowa

By Angel Mendez

Proposals to be an Iowa STEM BEST® Partner prepare students for career-readiness

24 May 2017

ASPCA Denounces President Trump’s Proposed 2018 Budget Permitting Federally-Protected Wild Horses to be Sold for Slaughter

By Rebecca Goldrick

Proposed FY 2018 budget permits killing of healthy wild horses and burros in place of humane management  

24 May 2017

Jaw Droppin’ Blues and Soul with Gracie Curran at Kavanaugh’s Hilltop, Monday, May 29

By Kristy Bennett

The Mississippi Valley Blues Society proudly presents Gracie Curran & the High Falutin’ Band, on Monday, May 29 at the Kavanaugh’s Hilltop Tap, 1228 30th Street, Rock Island, IL. The show starts at 4:00 p.m. Admission is $8 for Mississippi Valley Blues Society members, or $10 for non-members (application will be available at the door).

24 May 2017

BANDITS BLOW OUT CHIEFS FOR THIRD SRAIGHT WIN

By Connor Onion

Five River Bandits record multi-hit games in 11-1 win

DAVENPORT, Iowa – After an hour rain delay to start the night, the Bandits blew out the visiting Peoria Chiefs 11-1 on a cool night at Modern Woodmen Park. Rodrigo Ayarza drove in four runs and Carmen Benedetti reached base in all five plate appearances for Quad Cities.

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