24 Mar 2017

Iowa Corn, Two Organizations with One Shared Mission: A Look Back 50 Years

By Lisa Cassady

JOHNSTON, IA - March 24, 2017 -  As our nation celebrates National Ag Week, let's recognize the roots of "The Corn State" we call home. Iowa's world-class corn production system didn't occur overnight. It happened because of our rich natural resource base and several determined corn farmer-visionaries who put Iowa on the map.

24 Mar 2017

100 Great Iowa Nurses Program Announces Recipients of Three Financial Education Awards

By Cassie Raasch

Iowa City, IA (March 24, 2017) – In addition to recognizing outstanding nurses every year, the 100 Great Iowa Nurses program is proud to offer financial education awards to support graduate-level nursing students in Iowa. The program announced three $1,500 awards this year to students pursuing an MSN, DNP, or PhD.

This year’s recipients are:

Dawn Bowker, Polk City, New Mexico State University

Tenaea Jeppeson, Newell, Allen College

24 Mar 2017

Grassley Statement at a Hearing on the Nomination of George "Sonny" Perdue to be Secretary of Agriculture

By Grassley Press

March 23, 2017 - Mr. Chairman, I apologize for being late, I have been a little busy in the Judiciary Committee working to get Judge Gorsuch’s hearing wrapped up. 

However, I am glad we are here today considering Governor Perdue’s nomination for Secretary of Agriculture.  We need him to take the helm at the Department of Agriculture and start steering.

Mr. Perdue, welcome to the Senate Agriculture Committee.    

24 Mar 2017

Grassley Statement on the Conclusion of Gorsuch Supreme Court Hearing

By Grassley Press

Thursday, March 23, 2017 -  Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley released the following statement after the committee completed the hearing for Judge Neil M. Gorsuch to be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

24 Mar 2017

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Friday Announcements - 03/24/17

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!                                                   

ChattaStrata, LLC 28042 218th Street, LeClaire. 563-265-9567 www.tribedoor.com ChattaStrata is a content website designed to promote small business.

24 Mar 2017

RIVER BANDITS INTRODUCE NEW AND RETURNING ALTERNATE LOGOS

By Jake Levy
Rascal Eye logo glows on alternate caps, throwback Bandana Baseball returns
 
24 Mar 2017

“The Grateful Dead Movie 40th Anniversary” Comes to U.S. Cinemas on 4/20

By Fathom Events
Calling all Dead Heads! In just one month, Fathom Events and Rhino Records will treat fans to a special one night event with “The Grateful Dead Movie 40th Anniversary.” “The Grateful Dead Movie 40th Anniversary” will be shown in 500+ U.S. movie theaters nationwide on Thursday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m. local time.
24 Mar 2017

Statement from Deputy Governor Leslie Munger on Court Ruling to Prioritize Lawmaker Pay

By Eleni Demertzis

SPRINGFIELD – Deputy Governor Leslie Munger released the following statement on lawmaker pay, calling on Comptroller Susana Mendoza to ask for an immediate stay of the judge's ruling pending appeal.

24 Mar 2017

Loebsack Statement on Delaying the Healthcare Repeal Vote

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement after House Republicans pushed back a scheduled vote on their plan to repeal the ACA. Republican leaders have been saying for the past week that there would be a vote on their repeal bill this evening. 

24 Mar 2017

Gov. Branstad signs 7 bills into law

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Thursday, March 23, 2017 - (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad today signed the following 7 bills into law:

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