25 Jun 2020

Unemployment Rates Up, Jobs Down in All Metro Areas as Illinois Moves into Phase 4 of the Reopen Illinois Plan

By Sam Salustro

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (June 25, 2020) — The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in May in all fourteen Illinois metropolitan areas, with six metro areas at record low payrolls, according to preliminary data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

25 Jun 2020

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

By Pat Garrett

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

25 Jun 2020

"First in the Nation" Law Protects Iowa Student-Loan Borrowers

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (June 25, 2020) ― Beginning July 1, Iowa will have one of the nation’s strongest laws protecting student loan borrowers against predatory practices.  

25 Jun 2020

The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) Awarded $6,485 Capacity Grant from the Quad Cities Community Foundation

By Quad City Symphony Orchestra

 

25 Jun 2020

USDA Provides Flexibilities to Ensure Kids Receive Meals This Fall

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (June 25, 2020) — US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a range of nationwide flexibilities to ensure America’s children receive the nutritious food they need throughout the upcoming school year.

25 Jun 2020

Secretary David L Bernhardt Designates John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park as African-American Civil-Rights Network Site

By US Department of the Interior

WASHINGTON DC (June 25, 2020) — At the direction of President Donald J Trump, US Secretary of the Interior David L Bernhardt 

25 Jun 2020

Iowa Credit Union Foundation Partners with University of Northern Iowa to Bring Financial Literacy to High Schools

By Jaimie Miller

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA (June 25, 2020) — The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) has pledged $50,000 to the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) in support of continuing education programming for educators, advancing their knowledge to prepare them to teach financial-literacy curriculae in Iowa high schools.

25 Jun 2020

US Dept of the Interior (DOI) Signs Agreement with USDA to Increase Investment in Infrastructure on Federal and Tribal Lands

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (June 25, 2020) — The US Department of the Interior (DOI) has forged a new partnership with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) by signing the National Programmatic Agreement among the US Department of Agriculture Rural Development Programs, National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation for Sequencing Section 106 (USDA-RD NPA).

25 Jun 2020

Attention Middle School to College Students, River Action and Fresh Films Hosting Video Competition

By Bailey Johnston

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 25, 2020) — Attention Middle School to College Students: River Action and Fresh Films are hosting the Environmental Film Series Student Video Competition, a short video competition.

We are challenging students to create a 3-5 minute video on local environmental issues related to the Mississippi River.

25 Jun 2020

Goodwill of the Heartland Launches Free Online ServSafe Manager Certification

By Goodwill of the Heartland

IOWA CITY, IOWA (June 25, 2020) — Goodwill of the Heartland is offering people the opportunity to advance in their career and gain an edge in obtaining a management job in the restaurant and food service industry with its free online ServSafe Manager Certification.

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