04 Jan 2021

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Warns against Scammers Playing on Stimulus-Check and Vaccine Expectations

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 4, 2021) — Good news is on the way in the form of COVID relief checks and vaccines. But consumers should not let their guard down, Attorney General Tom Miller warns.

“Scammers follow the headlines, and they’ll take advantage of our excitement, confusion, and other emotions,” AG Miller said.

04 Jan 2021

Iowa PBS to Provide Live Coverage of Condition of the State Address January 12

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (January 4, 2021) — Iowa PBS will provide live coverage of Condition of the State 2021 on air and online. Governor Kim Reynolds will present her Condition of the State address to the Iowa Legislature on Tuesday, January 12, 6PM.

04 Jan 2021

Iowans Break State Record for Voter Registration, Again

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 4, 2021) — For third month in a row, Iowans set a record for the number of active registered voters in the state, Secretary of State Paul Pate announced today. Iowa has 2,124,895 active registered voters.

01 Jan 2021

Iowa Workforce Development Reports Initial Unemployment Insurance Claims Filed for Week of 20-26 December 2020

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 1, 2021) — The number of initial unemployment claims in Iowa, filed between Sunday, December 20, and Saturday, December 26, was 7,644, an increase of 373 from last week’s adjusted numbers.

01 Jan 2021

AUGUSTANA NOW Campaign Ends with Bright Lights in the Quad Cities

By Kirby Stockwell

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (January 1, 2021) — Augustana College announced a successful fundraising campaign and celebrated by lighting up the Quad Cities sky. The blue lights on the dome of Old Main, located on 7th Avenue in Rock Island, will shine gold soon and throughout 2021. The change comes after an announcement that the college has surpassed its $125-million dollar goal for its AUGUSTANA NOW campaign.

30 Dec 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Sets Date for Iowa State Senate District 41 Special Election

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 30, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation setting a special election date in Iowa State Senate District 41 for Tuesday, January 26, 2021. The proclamation follows the announced resignation of State Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks.

29 Dec 2020

The Moline Foundation Supports Community with $1.2 Million Dollars in 2020

By Susan Zelnio

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 29, 2020) — The Moline Foundation allocated more than $1.2 Million to area non-profits in 2020. This remarkable amount was more than any other year in The Moline Foundation’s 67-year history.

28 Dec 2020

Kiwanis Club Of Moline, Illinois Issues Grants To 5 Local Organizations

By Cathie Rochau

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (December 28, 2020) — The Kiwanis Club of Moline, Illinois, recently issued $200.00 grants to each of 5 local organizations, for a total of $1,000.00. The funds are collected from member “happy and sad” announcement donations and placed into a (literal) piggy bank during weekly meetings.

28 Dec 2020

Official Notice or Sneaky Sales Pitch? Watch the Mail for Government Imposters

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 28, 2020) — Iowans should beware of mailers that appear to be from government agencies. The letters and postcards may be from marketers soliciting seniors, business owners, or others.

The Iowa Attorney General’s Office recently accused two out-of-state operations of sending deceptive mail to Iowans in an attempt to sell services.

23 Dec 2020

COVID-19 Vaccination Program for Long-Term Care Remains on Track

By Lori Ristau

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 23, 2020) — Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced yesterday that the COVID-19 vaccination program for long-term care (LTC) is on track to begin December 28. The program will run over the next few months through a partnership with three federally-approved pharmacies. These pharmacies will administer the two-dose vaccine to residents and staff at Iowa's nursing facilities and affiliated assisted-living communities.

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