22 Sep 2023

Iowa Attorney General’s Office Concludes Pleasant Hill Police Officer Acted with Legal Justification in Shooting

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 22, 2023) — In a report issued today, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the August 12, 2023, fatal shooting of Bradley Van Heeswyk by a Pleasant Hill police officer was “legally justified.”

22 Sep 2023

Boards and Commissions Review Committee to Hold Fourth Meeting

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 22, 2023) — The Boards and Commissions Review Committee will hold its fourth and final meeting in Room 103 of the State Capitol (Old Supreme Court Chamber) on Monday, September 25, 2023, 10AM. 

22 Sep 2023

BISSELL Pet Foundation “Empty the Shelters” Fall National Event

By Brittany Schlacter

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 22, 2023) — Our nation’s animal shelters are in crisis due to increased owner surrenders and stray intakes, spiking post-pandemic euthanasia rates across the country.

22 Sep 2023

Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney Issue Statement on UAW Strike Expansion to Illinois

By Alyssa Goodstein

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2023) — “Today’s announcement of UAW members striking at parts distribution centers at General Motors and Stellantis in Chicago and Bolingbrook is a significant turning point in the union’s ‘stand-up strike.’

“The ‘stand-up strike’ movement is not just about the Big Three automakers — it is about working people standing up to corporate greed. 

22 Sep 2023

Quad Cities Chamber Issues Quarterly Market Report for Second Quarter 2023

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (September 22, 2023) — The Quad Cities Chamber has released the 2023 Q2 Market Report for the Quad Cities region. The report provides trends and data to help inform companies doing business within the region. Each report provides an economic analysis for the quarter by Dr.

22 Sep 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Drop in Corporate Tax Rate, Second Year in a row

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 22, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced that Iowa’s corporate tax rate will drop to 7.1 percent from 8.4 percent for tax year (TY) 2024, which was not projected to happen until later than TY 2027.

22 Sep 2023

Libertarian Party of Iowa to Host First in the Nation Caucus in 2024

By Libertarian Party of Iowa

DES MOINES, IOWA (September 22, 2023) — The Libertarian Party of Iowa is excited to announce that it will hold its 2024 Caucus and Presidential Straw Poll on January 15, 2024, aligning with the date chosen by the other two major parties in the state. This historic event, occurring on Martin Luther King Jr Day, will honor the spirit of the First in the Nation Iowa Caucus, which are known for their small, intimate gatherings in each county.

22 Sep 2023

Gold Medal Olympian Hilary Knight Welcomed to Hockey is for Her Night October 28

By Brian Rothenberger

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2023) — The Quad City Storm will welcome gold medal olympian Hilary Knight to the Quad Cities on Hockey is for Her Night Saturday October 28th. Knight will sign autographs and take photos with fans in the arena conference center pregame from 6PM-7PM. Admission to the autograph and photo session is free with the purchase of a game ticket.

22 Sep 2023

Buena Vista University Summer 2023 Graduates

By Christine Ellinghuysen

STORM LAKE, IOWA (September 22, 2023) — Buena Vista University congratulates more than 130 students who graduated in the Summer 2023.

Erin Vandevoorde of Davenport

Hannah Merideth of Milan

Christina Fox of Davenport

Stefanie Ducey of Moline

Brent Keemle of Moline

About Buena Vista University

22 Sep 2023

Quad City Arts Presents a NEW Performance Series

By Quad City Arts

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2023) — Tickets are now available online for concerts from featured artists in residence with the Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series.

Six of the artists in residence for the 2023-2024 season will give public performances as part of the newly branded “Quad City Arts Presents” concert series. The artists performing in concert are as follows:

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