17 Nov 2021

EPA Opens Competition for 2022 President’s Student and Teacher Environmental Awards

By US EPA Midwest Region (Region 7)

WASHINGTON DC (November 17, 2021) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2022 President’s Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) and Presidential Innovation Awards for Environmental Educators (PIAEE).

17 Nov 2021

Rock Island County Forest Preserve District Receives Grant, Moves to Establish Seventh Public-Use Park

By Jeff Craver

ILLINOIS CITY, ILLINOIS (November 17, 2021) — The Rock Island County Forest Preserve District Commission received a $1,033,200 grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation to support acquisition of approximately 172 acres of land in East Moline, Illinois.

17 Nov 2021

First-Responder Retirees Reminded of Often-Unused Tax Deduction for Health-Care Coverage

By David Blanchette

ELGIN, ILLINOIS (November 17, 2021) — “I want to pay more income taxes this year” is a statement you'll likely never hear, yet thousands of retired first-responders do just that because they are not aware of a deduction to which they are entitled by federal law.

17 Nov 2021

Hupy and Abraham SC Hires Attorney Cindy Ekstam for Davenport Office

By Audrey L Roth

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN (November 17, 2021) — Hupy and Abraham SC have announced that Attorney Cindy Ekstam will be joining the firm’s Davenport office location. Attorney Ekstam started on Monday, November 15, 2021.

17 Nov 2021

The Wellmark Foundation Sponsors Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates

By Megan Garrett

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (November 17, 2021) — The Wellmark Foundation awarded Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) $25,000 to assist with their fall leadership-development conference and spring career-development conference. More than 300 middle- and high-school students from 42 Iowa cities were provided an opportunity to learn more about a potential career in the health-care industry and hone their leadership skills.

16 Nov 2021

Federal Court Rules in Favor of States in Tax-Mandate Lawsuit

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 16, 2021) — A federal district court judge in Alabama ruled on Monday in favor of 13 states suing the Biden Administration over an unclear provision of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that attempts to prohibit states from cutting taxes.

16 Nov 2021

GovConnectIowa Online Portal Now Available

By John Fuller

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 16, 2021) — 

16 Nov 2021

Abigail Campbell of Silvis, Illinois, Participates in "The Comedy of Errors"

By Sonja Benedict

FINDLAY, OHIO (November 16, 2021) — Abigail Campbell, of Silvis, Illinois (61282), recently participated in the University of Findlay's theatre production of The Comedy of Errors.

16 Nov 2021

Iowa Recognizes National Apprenticeship Week, Emphasizes Workforce Solutions After Record Year of Growth with Apprenticeships

By Jesse Dougherty

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 16, 2021) — Iowa kicks off National Apprenticeship Week this week to recognize the critical pathways created by apprenticeship programs and their value in today’s workforce. Registered Apprenticeship programs are increasing across the state because they provide a proven solution for Iowa employers, students, and job seekers.

16 Nov 2021

Win Streak Continues, Storm Donates Over $20,000 to Local Veterans Non-Profit

By Brian Rothenberger

Saturday night's check-presentation to the Quad City Veterans Outreach Center

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 16, 2021) – The Quad City Storm extended its franchise record-winning streak to eight games this past weekend with a 4-3 win versus Peoria on Friday and a 4-1 win over the Evansville Thunderbolts Saturday.

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