06 Apr 2017

US Coast Guard releases program to help AIS users confirm compliance

By U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

WASHINGTON --- The U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center announced Tuesday a voluntary online service that enables mariners to verify compliance with automated identification system carriage requirements.

The Vessel Identification Verification Service (VIVS) is a new web-based, self-help service that allows ships agents, owners, and operators to search their respective vessel or fleets to determine if they are in compliance with static automated identification system data mandates.

06 Apr 2017

QC Heart Beats Host 10th Annual Health Fair

By Craig Cooper

Free Screenings Available

DAVENPORT, Iowa – April 5, 2017 – Dr. Param Puneet Singh will be the keynote speaker on April 28th at the 10th annual QC Heart Beats Health Fair.

There will be wellness and informational booths, including free screenings for body fat analysis, blood pressure, balance assessment, pulmonary screening, and more. There will be door prizes and snacks.

06 Apr 2017

Gov. Branstad orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of the memory of John Glenn

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Gov.

05 Apr 2017

We’ll be “Quacking Up” at the John Deere Pavilion April 13-15

By Wendy Artman

Annual duck hatching event includes hatching observation, duckling education and photo opportunities with Peter Rabbit

MOLINE, Illinois  – Officials at the John Deere Pavilion in Moline, Ill. will soon host one of the attraction’s most popular family events - the annual duck hatching April 13-15.

05 Apr 2017

Medicaid Modernization Delivering Better Outcomes After One Year

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Data shows Medicaid population receiving better care while stabilizing the Medicaid budget

(DES MOINES) – Today, the Branstad-Reynolds Administration released new information showing continued success of modernizing our state’s Medicaid program.  Medicaid Modernization is ensuring that members get the right care, at the right time, at the right place.  Iowa’s Medicaid program is also one of the most transparent, outcome-focused, and accountable programs in the country.

05 Apr 2017

Fund the Government Before Shutdown – Without Gimmicks

By Patrick Newton
The government is currently being funded by a continuing resolution that expires on April 28, 2017. The following is a statement from Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget:
This month Congress faces a statutory deadline to fund the government or else risk a costly and unnecessary government shutdown.
05 Apr 2017

Grassley Statement on FTC Settlement with ChemChina

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa made the following statement regarding a Federal Trade Commission settlement requiring ChemChina and Syngenta to divest certain U.S. assets as a condition of its merger.

05 Apr 2017

Davenport Library Celebrates Earth Day!

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Join us at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street) for a celebration of Earth Day on Saturday April 22 at 2:00pm. There will be crafts and activities as well as a chance to decorate a clay pot which has already planted with a seed and is ready to grow!

05 Apr 2017

Agriscience Fair Winners Named at 60th State Science + Technology Fair of Iowa

By Scott Johnson

AMES, IA - The Iowa FFA Agriscience Fair was held at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Thursday, March 30, 2017. The Iowa FFA Agriscience Fair is open to 7-12 grade students. First Place winning students have the opportunity to exhibit their Agriscience research in six different categories: Animal Systems; Environment Services/Natural Resource Systems; Food Products and Processing Systems; Plant Systems; Power, Structural and Technical Systems; and Social Systems.

05 Apr 2017

Grassley, Leahy Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Whistleblowers in Criminal Antitrust Cases

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Senator Patrick Leahy today reintroduced legislation to extend whistleblower protection for employees who provide information to the Department of Justice related to criminal antitrust violations. 

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