10 Jan 2017

January is "Celebrate Legends Movie Month" a the Putnam

By Putnam Museum & Science Center

Do you remember who you who were with when you first saw Field of Dreams? Don’t musicals like The Unsinkable Molly Brown make you smile, laugh and brighten your day?

We're dedicating January to celebrate Hollywood icons lost in 2016. Join with others who are feeling the loss of so many great talents in 2016 to celebrate the way these actors, musicians, athletes, authors and filmmakers touched our lives.

10 Jan 2017

Warm up with Cocoa & Cookies on Saturday, January 28, 2017

By Mary McNeil

(Rock Island, IL) NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative invites the public to celebrate at its 6th annual Cocoa & Cookies Social. The event will take place on Saturday, January 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their world headquarters at 1612 Second Avenue in downtown Rock Island.

10 Jan 2017

Governor Rauner Recognizes National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

By Catherine Kelly

Participates in Project Blue Light to honor law enforcement

10 Jan 2017

Iowa Gaming Association Elects Sharon Haselhoff 2017 Chair of Board of Directors

By Wes Ehrecke

(January 9, 2017) - Sharon Haselhoff, general manager of Grand Falls Casino and Golf Resort in Larchwood, Iowa has been elected as the 2017 chair of the Iowa Gaming Association, (IGA); at its annual board of directors meeting. 

10 Jan 2017

KEEP IOWA BEAUTIFUL ANNOUNCES GRANT DEADLINES

By Gary Schnepf

Keep Iowa Beautiful is announcing the deadlines and information for the 2017 grant programs. "This is an opportunity for community groups and organizations to apply for funds, paint and tools to help with beautification and clean up projects," said Gerry Schnepf, Executive Director of KIB. "These grants help build stronger communities by improving the economic vitality and cultural climate of our Iowa communities."

PAINT IOWA BEAUTIFUL

10 Jan 2017

Phoenix VA whistleblower makes valuable disclosures, Office of Special Counsel is critical as well, Grassley says

By Grassley Press

Sen. Chuck Grassley is a long-time whistleblower advocate. Grassley made the following comment on the findings of the independent Office of Special Counsel that a Department of Veterans Affairs whistleblower exposed significant and continued patient wait times at the Phoenix VA.

10 Jan 2017

Congressman Loebsack to announce 2016 Federal Plain Language Report Card

By Joe Hand

Federal agencies graded on how clearly they communicate 

Congressman Dave Loebsack will release the 2016 Federal Plain Language Report Card, grading federal agencies on how clearly they communicate, on a media conference call on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.

09 Jan 2017

Upcoming Smithsonian Exhibition at Davenport Public Library

By Lexie Reiling

Davenport Public Library, Saint Ambrose University, and the Davenport Civil Rights Commission Celebrate Opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture with Smithsonian Poster Exhibition and Russell Lovell’s “Iowa: Bright Radical Star"

09 Jan 2017

MRA Employment Law Update - February 7, 2017 - Iowa/Illinois and Federal

By Kathy Riley

Almost every decision made as an HR professional is fraught with legal landmines that can bring frustration, fear, and lawsuits. Join our legal experts from Califf & Harper PC and Lane & Waterman, LLP as they untangle misconceptions and eliminate confusion. Expert attorneys will cover NLRB actions, an FLSA update, immigration and employment impact, ADA, Iowa, Illinois and Federal law changes affecting business, and more.

09 Jan 2017

Branstad, Reynolds declare January “Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Month” in Iowa

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Dr. George Belitsos, founder and CEO emeritus of Youth and Shelter Services, used the Administration’s weekly press conference to seek awareness and bring attention to the terrible crime of human trafficking.

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