11 Jul 2017

Ascentra Credit Union Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Ten Area Students

By Megan Guldenpfennig

BETTENDORF, IOWA – The Ascentra Scholarship Program is helping ten more future leaders get closer in pursuit of their academic goals to help pay for their college costs.  A total of $10,000 in scholarships is given each year to ten winners, each receiving $1,000.  Five scholarships are awarded to five traditional high school students planning to enter college.  Another five are awarded to non-traditional students including students returning to college,

11 Jul 2017

Iowa Public Television Presents 2017 Girls State Softball Championships

By Susan Ramsey

Johnston, Iowa - Iowa Public Television is proud to be the home for Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Championships. The 2017 IGHSAU Iowa Farm Bureau Girls State Softball Championships at the Harlan Rogers Sports Complex in Fort Dodge will be broadcast LIVE on statewide Iowa Public Television. Teams from across the state will compete for their respective class titles. Live coverage as follows: Friday, July 21 10 a.m.        Class 4A 12:15 p.m.   Class 5A

11 Jul 2017

Kristina Rasmussen Named Chief of Staff

By Allie Bovis

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today that Kristina Rasmussen has been appointed Chief of Staff in the Office of the Governor. Rasmussen will replace former Chief of Staff Richard Goldberg, effective on July 10, 2017.

11 Jul 2017

Mikayla Fritz Graduates from Lakeview College of Nursing

By Amy McFadden

DANVILLE , IL (07/10/2017)-- Mikayla Fritz of Moline, IL, graduated from Lakeview College of Nursing during the College's spring commencement ceremony held in Danville, IL. Fritz earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree through the College's Charleston location.

Fritz is a 2013 graduate of Moline High School.

She is the daughter of Donald Fritz of Coal Valley, IL and Kristin Fritz of Moline, IL.

11 Jul 2017

Niabi celebrates Gibbon Apes 18th Birthday on 7/15

By Brianna Aust

Public is invited to purchase birthday gift on new Amazon Wish List

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (July 10, 2017) – Niabi Zoo’s beloved buff-cheeked gibbon, CJ, is celebrating her 18th birthday at on Sat., July 15, and you’re invited!

The birthday celebration includes a special zookeeper chat at 11 a.m. outside the gibbon habitat and enrichment activities for the gibbons every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

11 Jul 2017

Gallery owner Pat Bereskin and Jeff Allen present "Skylines and City Lights" art exhibit and "Plein Air Paint Out" Event

By Pat Bereskin
Davenport, IA - Beréskin Fine Art Gallery and Studio presents the newest works from Jeff Allen and gallery owner Pat Bereskin from July 25 to August 19 with an opening reception to be held on Friday, July 28th from 6 to 9 p.m.  As part of the exhibit artists will host a "Plein Air Paint Out" in Downtown Davenport on Saturday, July 15th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artists may register online.
11 Jul 2017

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO SPRING DEAN'S LIST HONOR ROLL

By Dean of Students Office

Greeley, Colo. (July 10, 2017) - The local student listed below have been named to the Dean's List of Distinction (Dean's List) or the Dean's Honor Roll (Honor Roll) in recognition of their outstanding scholarship for the 2016-17 academic year at the University of Northern Colorado.

11 Jul 2017

Fraternal Order of Police statements regarding passage of state budget

By David Blanchette

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Labor Council and State Lodge have issued the following statements regarding the passage of an Illinois state budget after the House and Senate voted this week to override Governor Bruce Rauner's veto:

11 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds announces appointees to Iowa’s boards and commissions

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointees to Iowa’s boards and commissions Friday.

The following appointments are unpaid and are not subject to Senate confirmation:

District 1B Judicial Nomination Commission:

Chelle Adkins, Cedar Falls

District 5A Judicial Nomination Commission:

Tyler De Haan, Urbandale

District 7 Judicial Nomination Commission:

Monica McHugh, Zwingle

11 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg sign pledge to move over, slow down

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg signed a pledge at their weekly press conference Monday to move over or slow down for utility maintenance vehicles on Iowa roads.

Iowa’s Move Over, Slow Down law was enacted in 2002 and requires drivers to move over or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles with flashing lights. On July 1st, the law was expanded to include utility maintenance vehicles.

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