09 Aug 2016

News from the 2016 Iowa State Fair - August 8th edition

By Mindy Williamson

Iowa State Fair Food Department Adds 31 New Contests

 

DES MOINES, IA (08/08/2016)(readMedia)-- The Iowa State Fair hosts the largest food department of any state fair and continues to ...

09 Aug 2016

Early Learning Events Expand at the Rock Island Library in August

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: It's three times the fun for parents and toddlers, now that Rock Island Library has expanded Play and Grow early learning time from one to three events per month. The play group for ages three and under and their parents or caregi...

09 Aug 2016

RIVER BANDITS AND ASTROS EXTEND PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT

By Jake Levy

Quad Cities will continue as the Houston Astros' Class-A affiliate through at least 2018 

DAVENPORT, Iowa – The Quad Cities River Bandits and Houston Astros announced that they will be extending their player ...

09 Aug 2016

Rob Zombie's "31" coming to 400+ select cinemas only on September 1

By Fathom Events

Fathom Events and Saban Films Bring the Vision of Rock Icon and Filmmaker Rob Zombie to U.S. Movie Theaters for One Terrifying Night This Fall 

DENVER – August 8, 2016 – From the visionary mind of Rob Zombie comes the horrific stor...
09 Aug 2016

Iowa State Fair Honors Veterans

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IA (08/09/2016)(readMedia)-- On Monday, August 15, the Iowa State Fair will honor active and retired military throughout the da...

09 Aug 2016

ADF attorneys dismantle Iowa commission’s defense of church speech ban

By ADF MEDIA RELATIONS

New brief filed on behalf of church explains need to stop state from attempting to control churches

DES MOINES, Iowa – Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys representing an Iowa church filed a brief

09 Aug 2016

Join the choirs or teams for this huge Quad Cities Christmas show!

By Timm Dalman

A message from the Quad Cities Prayer Center about a community-wide Christmas show they are planning this year, with you! The event is called "One Voice." Check the message below, and join the choir! Bring your kids to...

09 Aug 2016

Soaking up the last 25 years of Ya Maka My WeekendSoaking up the last 25 years of Ya Maka My Weekend

By Micaela Booth

ROCK ISLAND –– For the last 25 years, Ya Maka My Weekend has been a tradition in The District of downtown Rock Island. This festival celebrates the culture of the Caribbean. It is known for its colorful atmosphere, delicious foods, and lively ...

09 Aug 2016

Grassley Seeks HUD Explanation of Policies on Wanted Fugitive Felons in Public Housing

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley is asking the Department of Housing and Urban Development to explain its policies for allowing wanted fugitive felons to live in public housing after a report suggested the agency takes a weaker approach than fe...

09 Aug 2016

Upper Iowa University announces May 2016 graduates

By Mike Van Sickle

FAYETTE, IA (08/08/2016)-- Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its May 2016 graduates. The honored students included:

Davenport, IA - Monte Harrington

Muscatine, IA - Allyson Miller

Davenport, IA - Ant...

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