06 May 2020

Secretary Sonny Perdue Issues Letters on Meat Packing Expectations

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON DC (May 6, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue last night sent the following two letters to Governors across the nation and leadership of major meat-processing companies. These letters establish the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) clear expectations for the implementation of President Donald J Trump’s Executive Order signed last week.

06 May 2020

Shop Local This May 9 Downtown Davenport Mother’s Day Drive-Thru Event

By Erin Platt

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2020) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership, a division of the Quad Cities Chamber, has organized a special local shopping drive-thru event featuring specials at multiple downtown Davenport businesses, 1-4PM, Saturday, May 9. Shoppers are strongly encouraged to place orders at businesses in advance of the event in order to be able to pick-up curbside or via drive-thru while adhering to social distancing guidelines.

06 May 2020

Virtual Workshop: Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Treatments and Side Effects

By Kelly Craft

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2020) – Gilda’s Club Quad Cities and Iowa Cancer Specialists will host a free virtual workshop for people living with cancer and their loved ones entitled Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Treatments and Side Effects. Designed to help people understand and manage the physical and psychological side-effects of treatment, the workshop will take place on Monday, May 11, 2020, 4:30-6PM, via Zoom.

06 May 2020

Reps Dave Loebsack, Sam Graves Introduce Resolution Honoring America's Teachers

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 6, 2020) — This week, in celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, Representatives Dave Loebsack (IA-02) and Sam Graves (MO-06) will introduce a resolution in Congress to honor teachers. The resolution recognizes the contributions of America’s teachers to building and enhancing the nation’s civic, cultural, and economic well-being.

National Teacher Appreciation Week runs May 4 through May 8 this year.

06 May 2020

Davenport Public Library Presents “Ann’s Garden” YouTube Series

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2020) — Join librarian Ann for a weekly garden talk! On the premiere episode, Ann will walk you through her spring garden, followed by a tutorial of how to make a simple bouquet of tulips. Join us Thursday, May 7, 2PM, on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GHfKxPvGaws.

This video will be available after its premiere on the Davenport Public Library’s YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/dpl-youtube.

06 May 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Commending Those Who Aided Crime Victims During Pandemic

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 6, 2020) — Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA) led a bipartisan group of senators in introducing a resolution to recognize those who help victims of sexual violence.

06 May 2020

Iowa PBS to Host US Senate Democratic Primary Debate

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 6, 2020) — Iowa PBS will hold an Iowa Press debate for the US Senate Democratic Primary on Monday, May 18, at Iowa PBS studios in Johnston. The hour-long debate will begin at 8PM.

06 May 2020

Davenport Public Library Presents DIY Green Cleaning

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 6, 2020) — Time for spring cleaning! Learn to make three eco-friendly cleaning products using common household supplies. Join us Friday, May 8, 10AM, on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/HYDiHHhgKfQ.

We will be creating 3 recipes:

06 May 2020

Treasury Will Borrow $3 Trillion in Just Three Months

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (May 6, 2020) — The Department of the Treasury yesterday estimated that the second quarter of 2020 will see a record-breaking $3 trillion in borrowing, as the country continues to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and related economic downturn.

06 May 2020

Grassley, Wyden, Neal Push Treasury to Allow Small Businesses to Deduct Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Expenses

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (May 6, 2020) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles "Chuck" Grassley (R-IA), Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E Neal (D-MA) wrote to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urging the department to change its flawed interpretation of the CARES Act preventing businesses from deducting expenses associated with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans that are ultimately forgiven.

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