11 Jun 2020

Teen Hunger Games Party Hosted by The Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 11, 2020) — Teens (11-19) are invited to join us for a Zoom celebration of the new Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes on Saturday, June 20, 3PM!

We will be making golden Snakes bookmarks, sharing "I'm not very good at making friends" friendship bracelets, and playing Hunger Games "Would You Rather" until a rebellion breaks out. May the odds be ever in your favor.

11 Jun 2020

The Iowa State Association of Counties and the Iowa Judicial Branch Approve a Recommended Checklist for Mitigating Exposure to COVID-19 in County Courthouses While Providing Services to the Public

By Iowa Judicial Branch

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 11, 2020) — The Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) and the Iowa Judicial Branch have collaborated on a checklist of COVID-19 protective measures so members of the public and state and county employees can safely return to Iowa’s courthouses. The checklist addresses signage, personal protective equipment, social-distancing, and cleaning.

11 Jun 2020

Jess Jacobsen of Bettendorf, Iowa, Graduates from Troy University

By Matt Clower

TROY, ALABAMA (June 11, 2020) — Jess Jacobsen of Bettendorf, Iowa, graduated from Troy University during the Spring Semester/Term 4 of the 2019/2020 academic year.

Jacobsen graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Undergraduate degree from the Sorrell College of Business while taking classes at the Troy Campus.

About Troy University

11 Jun 2020

Davenport Public Library Presents: Teen DIY Series

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 11, 2020) — Teens (11-19) are invited to join Miss Amber on Zoom in nailing/failing a different DIY craft kit each week. Registration required for each project and some supplies are provided.

11 Jun 2020

Local Students among University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Spring 2020 Dean's List

By Merit Pages

LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN (June 11, 2020) — The following area students have been named to the Dean's List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the spring semester of the 2019-20 academic year, ending May 2020.

11 Jun 2020

Iowa State Fair Board Votes to Postpone 2020 Iowa State Fair to 2021

By Mindy Williamson

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 11, 2020) — The Iowa State Fair Board, the governing body who oversees the Iowa State Fair, today voted to postpone the 2020 Iowa State Fair until August 12-22, 2021, amid ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. The decision was made to protect the health and safety of all Fairgoers.

11 Jun 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Statements After Legislative Priority Passes Unanimously

By Pat Garrett

<p dir="ltr">DES MOINES, IOWA (June 11, 2020)&nbsp;- Governor&nbsp;Kim Reynolds and&nbsp;Lieutenant&nbsp;Governor Adam&nbsp;Gregg released the following statements after the Iowa House and Senate voted unanimously on 10 June to pass SF2400, legislation derived from recommendations of the Governor&rsquo;s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative:</p><p dir="ltr">&ldquo;If Iowa is to succeed, we always have to be forward-looking and nimble

11 Jun 2020

Bipartisan, Bicameral Leaders Commend Relief Funds for Medicaid-Dependent Providers

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (June 11, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone Jr (D-NJ), and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Greg Walden (R-OR) commended the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for taking the first steps to address the needs of Medicaid-depe

11 Jun 2020

USDA Ensures All Kids Can Get Free Meals This Summer as Nation Reopens

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (June 11, 2020) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced a nationwide extension of another key flexibility for USDA’s child nutrition programs.

10 Jun 2020

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

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 10, 2020) — Governor Reynolds has signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation, effective at 8AM on Friday, June 12, 2020, continues to ease restrictions on businesses and extends other public measures until Thursday, June 25, 2020.  It still encourages all vulnerable Iowans, in all counties, to continue to limit their activities outside of the home.

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