27 Jun 2017

USDA Publishes Response to April 2017 National Organic Standards Board Recommendations

By USDA Office of Communications

The National Organic Program (NOP) sent a memo to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) responding to NOSB recommendations made during its April 2017 meeting in Denver, CO. The memo includes a brief summary of each of the NOSB recommendations and the NOP’s response.  View the

27 Jun 2017

Metro Let Kids Ride Free When Attending Moline & Rock Island Library Summer Programs

By Lisa Lockheart

Moline/Rock Island, IL: A summer partnership from Metro will allow children to travel for free to summer reading programs at the Moline and Rock Island Public Libraries just by showing a valid library card.

27 Jun 2017

Loebsack, Bustos Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Rock Island Arsenal and Bolster Quad-Cities Economy

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON (June 27, 2017) – Today, Representatives Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and Cheri Bustos (IL-17) introduced the bipartisan Army Arsenal Revitalization Act, which aims to increase the amount of business directed to Army arsenals, such as the Rock Island Arsenal. Joining Representatives Bustos and Loebsack as original cosponsors are Representatives Bruce Westerman (AR-04) and Paul Tonko (NY-20), both of whom represent districts with manufacturing arsenals.

27 Jun 2017

Local Kitchen and Bath Showroom Nominated for Showroom of the Year

By Elizabeth Round

Lighting & Décor Magazine Showroom of the Year 2017

27 Jun 2017

New Local Company Offers Fun Alternative To Trivia Nights

By Amy Warren

LeClaire, IA – Organizations in the Quad Cities looking for an alternative to trivia night fundraisers now have a new option--Rock n’ Roll Bingo! As their slogan says, “This isn’t your grandma’s bingo!” Rock n’ Roll Bingo fundraisers offer a fun night for groups of all ages.

27 Jun 2017

Family Museum Provides Parking Lot as Artist Canvas during New Event “Paint the Lot”

By Elly Gerdts
27 Jun 2017

Farmers Encouraged to Attend Soil Health Field Days Across the Iowa

By Lisa Cassady
Inquisitive neighbors encouraged at soil health field days across Midwest Farmers to learn how practices can improve their operations and profitability
27 Jun 2017

Repeal & Ripoff by the numbers: Higher Premiums, Less Coverage

By Rachel Irwin

Yesterday, June 26, 2017, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office scored the Senate version of the Republican Repeal and Ripoff health care bill and it's as big a problem as ever for Iowa and Congressmen Blum and Young. Under this bill, Iowa would see:

27 Jun 2017

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on “The FISA Amendments Act: Reauthorizing America’s Vital National Security Authority and Protecting Privacy and Civil Liberties” June 27, 2017 VIDEO

By Grassley Press

Thanks to everyone for being here today.  Today’s public hearing will be followed by a classified briefing tomorrow afternoon.

27 Jun 2017

Juvenile fiction book for new big brothers/sisters

By Michelle Aribi

Nancy Santiago announces release of ‘Baby Henry and Me’

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