02 Jan 2017

With New Law, Illinois Stylists Join The Fight Against Domestic Violence

By Maggie Penman

from National Public Radio.

In an effort to take advantage of the intimate relationships between stylists and their clients, a new law in Illinois will require salon professionals to receive training in domestic abuse-prevention as part of their licensing process.

The law, which goes into effect Sunday, aims to educate beauty professionals to recognize signs of abuse. But stylists won't be required to report violence, and are protected from any liability.

29 Dec 2016

New Year's in Downtown Davenport 12/29/16-1/5/17

By Downtown Davenport Partnership
29 Dec 2016

Local Student Shian Carter has been named to the Graceland University Honors List for the 2016 fall semester

By Brooke Sutherland

LAMONI, IA (12/22/2016)-- The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2016 fall term have been announced, and Shian Carter of Muscatine, IA, has been named to the Honors List.

Graceland University students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the honors list. Congratulations, Shian! Graceland commends you on your academic success.

29 Dec 2016

Help us make history with a FREE community photo shoot

By Putnam Museum & Science Center
29 Dec 2016

Statement from Rauner Administration on Unfair Labor Practice Filing

By Catherine Kelly

State seeks damages on behalf of taxpayers

29 Dec 2016

Local Graceland University Students Named to President's List for Fall 2016

By Brooke Sutherland

LAMONI, IA (12/22/2016)-- The honor roll lists for Graceland University's 2016 fall term have been announced. Students with a perfect 4.0 grade point average are named to the president's list. Graceland commends the students who have devoted their efforts and talents to their academic success!

Gabriel Chapman of Muscatine

Rebecca Hoerres of Hillsdale

29 Dec 2016

Always Working for Iowans

By Rep. Dave Loebsack

Dear Friend,

As we approach the end of the year, we are also closing out the 114th Congress.  While there is a mountain of work that must still be addressed, I have been busy working across the aisle to overcome the Washington gridlock and advance legislation to benefit the people of Iowa.  A summary of some of those achievements are below.

29 Dec 2016

Iowa Supreme Court Opinions December 23, 2016

By Iowa Judicial Branch
29 Dec 2016

Emojis Now Available for Iowa's Universities

By Lawrence Cunningham

December 28, 2016 - Ames, Iowa - Emoji keyboards and sticker packs for Iowa's universities launched in the Apple iTunes and Google Play stores today, making them available for free to fans globally.

Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, the University of Northern Iowa and Drake University's apps will launch December 26, 2016.

28 Dec 2016

Judiciary Committee Progress Report for 114th Congress

By Grassley Press

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley released the final progress report on the committee’s actions during the 114th Congress.  Upon becoming Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee at the start of this Congress, Grassley

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