27 Feb 2017

Visiting Artist Series welcomes Grammy-winning jazz pianist

By Margot Day

Rock Island, Ill. – Monday, March 13, 2017

Grammy-winning jazz pianist Laurence Hobgood will be in the Quad Cities March 13-19 for a one-week residency as part of Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series.

Laurence Hobgood has enjoyed a multi-faceted and dynamic career, including roles as a collaborator, composer, arranger, producer, educator and recognition as a multiple Grammy nominee and 2010 Grammy winner. He has a passion for introducing young people to jazz music.

27 Feb 2017

12 million pages of newspapers to be preserved

By Michael Morain

State Historical Society of Iowa and the Advantage Companies to microfilm and digitize state’s collection of newspapers

27 Feb 2017

Iowa Public Television Festival 2017

By Susan Ramsey

Tune in for Festival 2017!

Johnston, Iowa - Special guests, new programs and viewer favorites will take center stage during Festival 2017, February 25-26, March 5-12 and 18-19 on statewide Iowa Public Television. This programming celebration-the network's only extended pledge drive of the year-allows viewers to support the programming they enjoy.

27 Feb 2017

ISU Professor Debunks Misconceptions on High Fructose Corn Syrup

By Lisa Cassady

JOHNSTON, Iowa, February 15, 2017 - The

27 Feb 2017

Quad City Health Initiative Elects new Board Members

By Nicole Carkner
The Quad City Health Initiative (QCHI) is proud to announce the election of two new Board members: Ms. Jill Lain Weaver and Ms. Shannon Prantner.
 
27 Feb 2017

Iowa High School Graduates Are Bright Scholars of Iowa

By Meredith Dohmen

Fifty-two Iowa high school graduates have completed their first semester of college after being named recipients of the Bright Scholars of Iowa Award, a distinction that includes a four-year, full-ride academic scholarship.

27 Feb 2017

USDA Gathering New Data on Organic Agriculture Production

By USDA Office of Communications

The U.S.

27 Feb 2017

Loebsack Calls for Immediate Investigation into Russia’s Ties to the Trump Administration

By Joe Hand

February 15, 2017 - Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today calling for an independent investigation to look into Russia’s ties to the Trump Administration, his campaign and their influence on the election.

27 Feb 2017

2 Rivermont Seniors Advance to Finalist Standing in National Merit Scholarship Program

By Jill Weitzel

Bettendorf, IA, February 15, 2017 - Congratulations Benjamin Nordick, son of Gary and Christina Nordick of Milan, and Emilia Porubcin, daughter of Michal and Chae Hee Porubcin of Coal Valley, for being named Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program competition. Finalists have the opportunity to receive scholarships in 2017 through the National Merit Scholarship Program.

27 Feb 2017

State Treasurer Fitzgerald Announces 2017 College Savings Iowa Deduction Amount

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (02/15/2017) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that the Iowa income tax deduction has once again been raised for those saving with College Savings Iowa.* "Iowa taxpayers can deduct the first $3,239 they contribute per beneficiary account from their state taxable income in 2017," Fitzgerald said. "A married couple with two children will be able to deduct up to $12,956 in College Savings Iowa contributions on their 2017 state taxes."

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