03 Jan 2017

College Savings Iowa Cuts Costs Again

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (01/03/2017)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that College Savings Iowa has once again reduced its fees. "In the last decade we have had seven price reductions, resulting in over a 65% decrease in fees in ten years," Fitzgerald said.

03 Jan 2017

Future Ready Iowa Alliance continues momentum in 2017 to address Iowa’s skills gap

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Today, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Future Ready Iowa Alliance including business and community leaders, started off the New Year with a renewed focus on helping Iowans get necessary skills to meet employer needs in the 21st century economy.

03 Jan 2017

THE WESTBROOK SINGERS KICK OFF SEASON AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRETHE WESTBROOK SINGERS KICK OFF SEASON AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS - The Black Box Theatre will open their doors for the first time with a concert by The Westbrook Singers on January 15, 2017 at 4:30 pm.  The theatre is located at 1623 - 5th Avenue in downtown Moline and was founded by David Miller and Lora Adams.

03 Jan 2017

Scott County Board of Supervisors Organizational Meeting

By Renee Luze-Johnson

We are pleased to announce that at this morning’s Scott County Organizational Meeting Supervisors W. Ken Beck and Tony Knobbe were sworn in as new Supervisors. 

03 Jan 2017

Grassley Sworn In for Seventh Term, Begins Work in 115th Congress

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa will be sworn in today for his seventh term as United States Senator. The Senate will convene at 11 a.m. (CT), noon (ET) for the swearing-in of new and re-elected senators. Vice President Biden will preside over the proceedings.

03 Jan 2017

Governor Rauner Announces Recipients of 2017 Order of Lincoln Award

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today announced the 2017 recipients of the Order of Lincoln, which is the state’s highest honor for professional achievement and public service.

03 Jan 2017

Long-time hunger relief expert named Executive Director of Feeding Illinois

By Jennifer Nau

Chicago, Ill., January 3, 2017 – Feeding Illinois, the state association of food banks serving all 102 counties across Illinois, has announced the appointment of Matthew Coatar as its new Executive Director. He will assume responsibilities on January 3, 2017. Feeding Illinois coordinates and supports the efforts of member food banks serving Illinois, enabling them to better provide a healthy and adequate food supply to those in need.

03 Jan 2017

Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau - 2017 Initiatives & Goals

By Kaitlin Olson

As we move into 2017, I wanted to share some updates from the GTSB.

02 Jan 2017

Martin Luther King Day Event - Job Fair and Free Movie at the African American Museum of Iowa

By Alicia RH Mayberry

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

Monday, January 16, 2017

5:30 - 7:00 PM

02 Jan 2017

Woven Words Book Club at the African American Museum of Iowa

By Alicia RH Mayberry

Woven Words  Book Discussion

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