27 May 2020

Iowa Senators Call on FDA to Clarify Hand-Sanitizer Rule

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 27, 2020) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) today sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting clarification on its temporary policy for the manufacture of alcohol-based hand-sanitizer products during the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 May 2020

Students Sign With Local Employers in Work-Based Learning Program

By Jeff Bersch

PELLA, IOWA (May 27, 2020) — Career Academy of Pella hosted a virtual signing day on May 20 to welcome participants into a new and expanding work-based educational program in Marion County.

In total, 13 students from high schools in Pella signed letters with the US Department of Labor to participate in apprenticeship programs in welding and engineering or made a commitment to information technology and early education certifications.

27 May 2020

Kelsey Walker of Davenport, Iowa, Named to Dean's List at Eastern New Mexico University Dean's List (ENMU)

By Desiree Cooper

PORTALES, NEW MEXICO (05/26/2020) — Kelsey Walker of Davenport, Iowa, has been named to the Eastern New Mexico University Dean's List for the spring 2020 semester.

To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours with a GPA of 3.25 or greater.

For more information, contact the Office of Communication Services at merit@enmu.edu.

27 May 2020

Upper Iowa University's Team Peacock to Host a Virtual Ride in July

By Karl Easttorp

FAYETTE, IOWA (May 27, 2020) — For the past 15 years, a dedicated group of Upper Iowa University (UIU) alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends participated in the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI). During the annual July event, the Team Peacock members promote UIU and raise money for University projects and funds.

27 May 2020

Bettendorf School Qualifies for Carrie Chapman Catt Award After Registering 90% of Eligible Students to Vote

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 27, 2020) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate has announced 18 schools have qualified for the Carrie Chapman Catt Award for the 2019-20 school year, including Rivermont Collegiate in Bettendorf. The award is given to schools that register at least 90 percent of their eligible students to vote.

27 May 2020

BNSF Railway Company Agrees to Clean Up Hazardous Waste in Sioux City, Iowa, in Settlement with EPA

By Ben Washburn

LENEXA, KANSAS (May 27, 2020) — The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached a settlement with BNSF Railway Company to resolve alleged violations of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at a facility owned by the company in Sioux City, Iowa. In the settlement, BNSF agreed to clean up an estimated 2 million pounds of broken cathode ray tube glass, a hazardous waste, placed and stored there by a previous occupant.

27 May 2020

Davenport Public Library Presents Baby Storytime

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 27, 2020) — Join us on Facebook Live every Wednesday beginning June 10 at 10AM for an enriching storytime for you and your baby! Rhymes, songs, and stories perfect for interacting in an intentional way with your 0-12-month-old. No registration required. Find the Library on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/davenportlibrary/.

27 May 2020

Morningside College Announces May 2020 Graduates

By Erin Edlund

SIOUX CITY, IOWA (May 27, 2020) — 296 undergraduate students and 375 graduate students earned their degrees from Morningside College in the spring of 2020.

Morningside College is a private college in Sioux City, Iowa that offers over 65 majors and pre-professional programs, online graduate programs in education and nursing, and an online bachelor's degree completion program. Learn more at morningside.edu.

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27 May 2020

Davenport Public Library Presents Enchanted Stitchery

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 27, 2020) — Kids age 8 and above are invited to learn basic sewing skills as you create with magic and whimsy! Beginning Tuesday, June 9, and each Tuesday in June at 1PM, there will be new projects each week. An instructional video will be available on the Library's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/DavPubLib  and a class with virtual hands-on help will be held via Zoom.

26 May 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs New Proclamation Continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 26, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency until June 25, 2020.

As previously announced, the proclamation permits bars, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and social and fraternal clubs may reopen on May 28 with the same public health measures as restaurants in place.

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