18 Apr 2016

The Better Budget Process Initiative: Strengthening the Budget Resolution

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

One of the key elements of the Congressional Budget Control and Impoundment Act of 1974 (Budget Act) was the provision to adopt a budget resolution, which sets out Congressional priorities on the budget and provides a framework for legislation...

18 Apr 2016

Gov. Branstad joins MidAmerican Energy in Announcing $3.6 Billion Investment in Additional Wind Generation Capacity

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

The proposed Wind XI project is the largest economic development project in the state’s history.

 

(DES MOINES)–Today, Gov. Branstad joined MidAmerican Energy Company officials in announcing a major project th...

18 Apr 2016

Scott County Extension Master Gardeners to answer questions at Big Brother Big Sister Plant Sale.

By Angela M. Orr

Volunteers from the Scott County Extension Master Gardener program will be available to answer questions on several days of the Big Brother Big Sister Plant Sale to be held at the Northwest Bank parking lot near Northpark Mall, April 29 – May 7, 20...

18 Apr 2016

News from Senator Grassley's Office April 14, 2016

By Grassley Press

MidAmerican Energy Company today announced plans to build Wind XI, a project it said will add up to 2,000 megawatts of wind generation in Iowa, at a total project cost of $3.6 billion. The company called the announcement “a giant step toward...

18 Apr 2016

Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Invest in Iowa Communities with More Than $530,000 in Donations

By Jennifer Schroder

14 nonprofit organizations recognized for their commitment to local residents

 

·         2016 Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign underway in Walmart stores.  Program ...

15 Apr 2016

News from the ISU EXTENSION SCOTT COUNTY office, April 15, 2016

By Angela M. Orr

Nearly two-thirds of Iowa farmers increasing soil health practices according to ISU Extension and Outreach study

Article | Mon, 03/28/2016 - 13:46 | By

15 Apr 2016

Rivermont Juniors Qualify to Enter 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program

By Jill Weitzel

April 14, 2016, Bettendorf, Iowa - Congratulations to Rivermont juniors Benjamin Nordick and Emilia Porubcin. They have met the high Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test score requirements to enter the 2017 National Merit...

15 Apr 2016

Grassley Video Weekly Address

By Grassley Press

Weekly Video Address

April 13, 2016

 

 

It looked like there might have been a chance to offer some energy tax provisions to the Federal Aviation Administration bill before the Sen...

15 Apr 2016

Local Bands raise money for East Moline schools music programs

By Roberta Rosmers

It's that time of year. We're gearing up for the Local Bands for Music Education fundraiser. This year, twenty bands and solo acts, an army of volunteers, the QC comedy community and hopefully a whole lot of Quad-citians will be taking over the...

15 Apr 2016

PORTER POWERS BANDITS TO COMEBACK WIN

By Jake Levy
Three-run eighth inning gives Quad Cities the rubber match over Peoria

PEORIA, Ill. -- The Quad Cities River Bandits scored three runs thanks to three straight two-out hits in the eighth inning Wednesday night, rallying back for a...

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