DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 17, 2022) — Join Naturalist Becky Baugh from the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center Tuesday, January 18, 1PM, to learn about feeding backyard wildlife with an emphasis on backyard birds. Find out how you can help and take part in The Great Backyard Bird Count.This program is scheduled to be held in person at the Fairmount Library (3000 N Fairmount St) and virtually.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 14, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Jennifer Benson Bahr as a district court judge in Judicial District 4.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 14, 2022) — The 2021 High-A Central Champion Quad Cities River Bandits today announced their 2022 coaching staff, led by manager Brooks Conrad.

AMES, IOWA (January 14, 2022) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate partnered with the Iowa State University Center for Cybersecurity Outreach and Innovation to conduct a day-long seminar for students interested in cybersecurity and information technology. The goal is to prepare college students to be successful in defending our nation’s cyber infrastructure and cyber-resources.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 14, 2022) — Come meet your Legislators as a group of six local nonprofit organizations will be hosting a series of four Scott County Legislative Forums in 2022. The first Forum will convene tomorrow Saturday, January 15, at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Drive in Bettendorf. Please see below Zoom information for those unable to attend in person.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 14, 2022) A statement by State Senator Jim Lykam:

“After many months of consideration, I am announcing today that I will not seek re-election to the Iowa State Senate.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 13, 2022) Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement today in response to the SCOTUS rulings on the employer and CMS vaccine mandates:

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 13, 2022) – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces the creation of a statewide alliance with Iowa’s business community to end human trafficking in the state. Several of the state’s largest trade organizations have already joined the Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) coalition.

FAYETTE, IOWA (January 13, 2022) — Upper Iowa University has announced the Dean's List for the 2021 Fall Semester. To be honored, a student must have earned a minimum 3.50 grade point average and be enrolled as a full-time student. The honorees included:

Eldridge, IA — Abigail McKay;

Davenport, IA — Matthew Moncrief;

ALTOONA, IOWA (January 13, 2022) — The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission heard presentations today from Spectrum Gaming and Innovation Group about the state of the Iowa Gaming Market and projections for the next few years.

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