22 May 2020

Iowa's Unemployment Rate Increases to 10.2 Percent in April

By Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 22, 2020) — Iowa’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate increased to 10.2 percent in April. The state’s jobless rate was 2.7 percent one year ago. The US unemployment rate rose to 14.7 percent in April.

22 May 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Q&A: Older Americans Month

By Grassley Press

Q: What policies are you pursuing to help older Americans, especially during the pandemic?

22 May 2020

Iowa PBS Presents "The Forgotten War: Iowans in Korea"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 22, 2020) — Iowa PBS will shed light on the sacrifices of Korean War veterans in a new broadcast special, The Forgotten War: Iowans in Korea, premiering Monday, June 22 at 8PM.

22 May 2020

FDA Provides Promised Transparency for Antibody Tests

By David Arvelo

WASHINGTON DC (March 22, 2020) — The US Food and Drug Administration posted on May 21 a list of antibody tests that are being removed from the “notification list” of tests being offered under the 

22 May 2020

Jasmine Harris of Davenport, Iowa, to Graduate from University of Sioux Falls

By Sarah Strasburg

SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA (May 22, 2020) — Jasmine Harris of Davenport, Iowa, will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Management from University of Sioux Falls.

Harris was among nearly 500 students who are candidates for degrees in the 2020 graduating class.

22 May 2020

State of Iowa Announces New Test Iowa Locations as Testing Criteria Expands

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 22, 2020) — The Office of Governor Kim Reynolds announced new Test Iowa locations will open next week in Marshalltown, Sioux Center, and Council Bluffs.

22 May 2020

More Than Half a Million Dollars in Scholarships Awarded to Local Students

By Melanie Jones

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 22, 2020) — Bailey Nelson always knew she was going to be a teacher. What was unclear to her throughout high school though was how she was going to pay for college to get there.

22 May 2020

Mississippi Valley Blues Society Cancels 2020 Blues Festival

By Mississippi Valley Blues Society

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 22, 2020) — After selecting a new date for the 35th Annual Mississippi Valley Blues Festival (MVBS) earlier this year, and initiating organization and planning, the Board of Directors has decided it is in the best interest of fans, artists, and vendors to cancel a live Blues Fest until the ongoing pandemic is far behind us.

21 May 2020

Three Iowa Students Named 2020 US Presidential Scholars

By US Department of Education

WASHINGTON DC (May 21, 2020) — US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today announced the 56th class of US Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts and career and technical education fields.

21 May 2020

Brinley Rodgers of Cordova Illinois, Welcomed to Culver-Stockton College's Class of 2024

By David Adam

CANTON, MISSOURI (May 21, 2020) — Congratulations to Brinley Rodgers on being accepted into Culver-Stockton College's incoming class for the fall 2020 semester.

Rodgers, from Cordova, Illinois, and a senior at United Township High School, also was awarded the Hilltop Scholarship, a $10,000 per year scholarship for four years. This scholarship is awarded based upon academic credentials and is renewable provided the student remains in good academic standing.

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