11 Jan 2023

Attorney General Brenna Bird Sues to Prevent Imminent Threat to Public Health and the Environment After C6-Zero Explosion

By Sam Langholz

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 11, 2023) — Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird has filed suit on behalf of the State of Iowa against C6-Zero and its owner, Howard Brand, in Iowa County District Court, seeking immediate compliance with an emergency order of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Iowa environmental laws. The suit seeks to prevent imminent threat to public health and the environment arising from a devastating explosion and fire at the C6-Zero facility on December 8, 2022.

11 Jan 2023

St Ambrose Hosts Graduate Open House to Encourage Continued Education in Business, Art, Science, Health, and Human Services

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 11, 2023) — St Ambrose University (SAU) will host an in-person open house on Friday, January 20, 2-5PM, for students interested in pursuing a graduate degree. The three-hour event invites undergraduate students or professionals with a completed Bachelor’s degree to meet with faculty and staff and tour SAU’s state-of-the-art facilities to learn more about beginning studies as early as the fall 2023 semester.

11 Jan 2023

Iowa House Republicans Outline Priorities with First Bills of the 2023 Legislative Session

By Melissa Deatsch

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 11, 2023) -- Iowa House Republicans have released House Files 1-13, getting straight to work on top priorities for the caucus this year.

“Iowans were loud and clear in setting our agenda for the 2023 Legislative Session. Iowa House Republicans now represent part or all of all 99 of Iowa’s 99 counties and are in a better position than ever to listen to Iowans all across the state and legislate accordingly.

11 Jan 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Delivers 2023 Condition of the State Speech

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 11, 2023) – On the evening of January 10, Governor Kim Reynolds delivered her 2023 Condition of the State Address.

Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

Condition of the State Address

Governor Kim Reynolds

January 10, 2023

Madam President, Mr Speaker, Lt Governor, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my fellow Iowans:

11 Jan 2023

Monmouth College Students Learn About Issues Facing Maple City Through Journalism Assignment

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (01/10/2023) — A group of Monmouth College students recently took a closer look at the city where they go to school, and they say they discovered some surprising facts about the Maple City.

11 Jan 2023

Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) Announces Emanuel Ax as Gala Guest Artist in 2023-24 Season

By Quad City Symphony Orchestra

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 11, 2023) — The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) is pleased to announce that world-renowned pianist Emanuel Ax will be the featured Gala Guest Artist during the upcoming 2023-24 season. The multi-Grammy®-award-winning artist will perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Concertos N° 25 (K503) and N° 20 (K466). The QCSO will bookend these works with Gustav Mahler’s Blumine and Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird: Suite.

11 Jan 2023

Lacey Laxton of Coal Valley, Illinois, Makes the Dean's List at McKendree University

By Christina Tebbe

LEBANON, ILLINOIS (January 11, 2023) — Congratulations to Lacey Laxton of McKendree University, who was named to the fall 2022 semester Dean's List for earning a grade-point average of 3.60 or higher. Lacey is a resident of Coal Valley, Illinois.

10 Jan 2023

Azlynn Sherrod-Butler of East Moline, Illinois, Named to the President's List at McKendree University

By Christina Tebbe

LEBANON, ILLINOIS (January 10, 2023) — Congratulations to Azlynn Sherrod-Butler of East Moline, Illinois, who was named to the McKendree University President's List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade-point average for the fall 2022 semester.

10 Jan 2023

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Invests $1.5 Million in Building Creative Places

By Jeff Morgan

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 10, 2023) — The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs today announced it has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to leverage local infrastructure projects and engaging programs that build culturally vibrant communities across the state.

10 Jan 2023

Rhythm City Welcomes David Koechner on Sunday, March 5

By Samuel Naab

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 10, 2023) — We are happy to announce that actor, writer, and producer David Koechner will be performing in Rhythm City Casino’s Rhythm Room on Sunday, March 5, for two shows at 5PM and 7:30 PM! The first will be a trivia show themed around The Office and hosted by Todd Packer, with the second being a stand-up routine. You must be 21+ to attend either performance, as the Rhythm Room is located on the Casino Floor.

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