12 Jan 2023

Whiteside County Sheriff Booker Calls Illinois HB5471 a Violation of 2nd Amendment

By John F Booker

WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE John F. Booker, Sheriff Jeffrey R. VenHuizen, Chief Deputy 815-772-5209 Jake A. Kilberg, Lieutenant 815-772-5220 Kimberly Cavazos, Lieutenant, Corrections 815-772-5227 

As your Sheriff, I wanted to give citizens of Whiteside County an update on the recent passage of HB 54 71, also known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act. 

11 Jan 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Expands Registered Apprenticeship Grants to Grow Health Careers

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 11, 2023) — Yesterday, Governor Kim Reynolds announced during her Condition of the State address a new $15 million round of funding targeted at growing Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs across high-demand fields in health-care. The expanded Health Careers Registered Apprenticeship Program will support more programs that help Iowa meet the demand of its health-care workforce.

11 Jan 2023

Local Students Named to Fall 2022 Dean's List at South Dakota State University

By Jill Fier

BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA (January 11, 2023) — More than 3,200 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance over the fall 2022 semester at South Dakota State University by being named to the dean's list.

Congratulations to these distinguished scholars on earning this academic achievement.

Alexandra Mason of Coal Valley, Illinois (61240), in SDSU's College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences

11 Jan 2023

Local Students Named to Fall 2022 Dean's List at Olivet Nazarene University

By Merit Pages

BOURBONNAIS, ILLINOIS (January 11, 2023) — To qualify for inclusion on the Dean's List, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade-point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

McKinley Laberge of Davenport (52807)

Madeline Pessman of Davenport (52807)

Thomas Robinson of Geneseo (61254)

Mikaylee Ruff of Taylor Ridge (61284)

Madison Zeck of Milan (61264)

11 Jan 2023

State Auditor Rob Sand Applauds Expansion of The University of Northern Iowa Accounting Program in Partnership with Des Moines Area Community College

By Sonya Heitshusen

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 11, 2023) — State Auditor Rob Sand applauded the expansion of the nationally-acclaimed University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Bachelor of Arts in Accounting program to include hybrid learning through the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) beginning in August 2023.

11 Jan 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Executive Order Directing Administrative Rulemaking Moratorium and Review

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 11, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed Executive Order Number 10 on Tuesday, January 10,

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:

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