04 Jan 2017

SNOW BLOWER SAFETY TIPS: KEEP BEST PRACTICES IN MIND THIS WINTER

By Rick Martin

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute reminds home and business owners about safe handling

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – With winter snows arriving, homeowners, contractors, and business owners will again rely on their snow blowers to clear driveways and walks. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is offering tips for safe and correct use of snow blowers.

04 Jan 2017

Attorney General Nomination: Notice and Witness List for a Committee Hearing on Tue., January 10 and Wed., January 11 at 9:30 a.m.

By Grassley Press

January 3, 2017

NOTICE OF COMMITTEE HEARING

The Senate Committee on the Judiciary has scheduled a hearing on the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General of the United States for Tuesday, January 10 and Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 325 of the Senate Russell Office Building.

By order of the Chairman.

Witness List
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04 Jan 2017

Obamacare process of repealing, replacing begins

By Grassley Press

Today, the Budget Committee chairman introduced a resolution to provide for Obamacare repeal and set a path forward for a replacement. Sen. Chuck Grassley, a member of the Budget Committee, made the following comment.

04 Jan 2017

Jess Jacobsen named to Troy University Chancellor's List

By Matt Clower

TROY, AL (01/03/2017)-- Jess Jacobsen of Bettendorf, IA, has been named to the Chancellor's List at Troy University for the Fall Semester/Term 2 of the 2016/2017 academic year.

The Chancellor's List honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who earn a grade point average of 4.0.

About Troy University

04 Jan 2017

233rd Military Police Company Returns from Afghanistan

By Illinois National Guard

SPRINGFIELD, IL (01/03/2017)(readMedia)-- Approximately 30 Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers who served in Afghanistan returned to Illinois over the past few weeks. The Soldiers of the 233rd Military Police Company based in Springfield, Illinois, were reunited with their loved ones after they completed post-mobilization activities at Fort Bliss, Texas.

The 233rd Soldiers were mobilized in January 2016 and deployed to Afghanistan as part of a personal security detail.

04 Jan 2017

ALEDO FIRE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE DONATIONS TO SAVE PETS FROM FIRE

By Philip Vroman

Aledo, IL – (January 4th, 2017) First Responders with the Aledo Fire Department are now some of the best-equipped in the nation to save a pet’s life.

03 Jan 2017

Be A Tourist In Your Own Backyard

By Jessica Waytenick

The Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau hosts its 16th annual Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard Weekend on January 13-16, 2017.  50 Quad Cities businesses and organizations have issued coupons that are good for this weekend, and some continue even longer.  18 hotels in the Quad Cities area are offering special rates and packages for the weekend.  And over

03 Jan 2017

GRAMMY-NOMINATED DUO THOMPSON SQUARE SET TO PERFORM AT RHYTHM CITY CASINO RESORT IN DAVENPORT, IOWA ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 20

By Kimberly Kaminske
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
03 Jan 2017

Grassley Marks Policy, Oversight Accomplishments in 114th Congress

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen.

03 Jan 2017

LEGISLATIVE FORUMS SET FOR JANUARY 21, FEBRUARY 25, MARCH 11 and APRIL 22, 2017

By Toby Paone

Area forums free and open to the public

BETTENDORF, IA (01/03/2017)(readMedia)-- A series of Legislative Forums featuring Quad Cities (Iowa) state legislators will be held at the following times, dates and place:

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