06 Jan 2016

UnityPoint Health® – Trinity Bettendorf announces plan to expand BirthPlace unit

By Erin Platt

900+ babies born in 2015 sets new record, spurs need for growth

Trinity Bettendorf is expecting … again.  On Tuesday Trinity administrators and physicians announced yet another record for the hospital, ...

06 Jan 2016

Loebsack Statement on President Obama’s Speech on Reducing Gun Violence

By Vonnie Hampel

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after President Obama laid out his proposal to help curb gun violence.

“As a native Iowan, I was raised with an appreciation for Iowa’s hunting t...

06 Jan 2016

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Additional Support for Iowa Producers to Improve Nutrient Management and Water Quality Efforts

By USDA Office of Communications

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...

06 Jan 2016

Move More and Feel Great!

By Be Healthy QC
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...
06 Jan 2016

Governor Rauner Adds 11 Counties to State Disaster Proclamation for Flooding

By Catherine Kelly

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,...

06 Jan 2016

See for Yourself the Checkoff’s Role in the Global Soy Industry

By United Soybean Board

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...

06 Jan 2016

Modern Woodmen’s updated Wings of Life exhibit offers family fun at Bald Eagle Days

By Michelle Opsahl

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...

06 Jan 2016

Iowa Virtual Academy Welcomes Students to Open Enroll for 2016-2017 School Year

By KC Kappen

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/ -- 

06 Jan 2016

Mississippi Valley Blues Society Presents Ghost Town Blues Band

By Kristine Bennett

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...

06 Jan 2016

Grassley Statement on President Obama’s Executive Gun Control Proposal

By Grassley Press

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...

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