DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 5, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a host of new efforts to help Iowa's farmers and livestock producers conserve water and soil resources and improve nutrient management practices on the state's...

With winter in full swing, we wanted to share some ideas for cold weather fun! It might seem hard to stay physically active when it's cold outside, but don't let the winter weather stop you.  There are many great ways to ha...

State Continues Supporting Communities Dealing with Flood Impacts

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today added 11 counties to the state disaster declaration for widespread flooding. Those counties include Cass, Cumberland, Iroquois,...

Farmers can apply now to see results of checkoff investment ST. LOUIS (Jan. 5, 2016) – Meet domestic and international customers, see where soybeans go beyond the elevator and evaluate the work of the soy checkoff. That’s what farmers will expe...

Kid-friendly activities educate guests on the life stages of eagles

Bald Eagle Days is back – and so is Modern Woodmen of America’s Wings of Life exhibit! Designed to take visitors through the life of an eagle, Modern Wo...

Online public school encourages families to explore education options before state's open enrollment period closes March 1

GARNAVILLO, Iowa, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 

As part of an initiative to raise support for The Mississippi Valley Blues Society, MVBS will be presenting Ghost Town Blues Band at Kavanaugh’s Hilltop Tap, 1228 30th Street, Rock Island, IL, on Sunday, January 17. The show will start at 5:00 p...

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley made the following statement regarding President Obama’s announcement to use executive authority to tighten firearms controls:

“America’s response to recent traged...

SEARCY, AR (01/04/2016)-- Davenport resident Nicholas Walker, a English education major at Harding University, is among more than 1,300 University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the fall 2015 semester.

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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack will have a member of his staff in Clinton and Scott Counties for open office hours. Jared Mullendore, Loebsack’s District Representative, will be at the following locations. Mullendore will be ...

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