27 Feb 2020

Sen Charles "Chuck" Grassley Goes to Bat for Iowa

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON DC (February 27, 2020) — Prepared floor remarks by Senator Charles "Chuck" Grassley:

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As Iowa farmers count down the days to get in the fields, baseball fans are counting down the days for that first pitch to cross the plate.

As a farmer and a baseball fan, hope springs eternal.

However, we’ve gotten wind that Major League Baseball is throwing local clubs a curve ball.

27 Feb 2020

Wife-Husband Duo Featured in Monmouth College's "Visions and Verse" Series

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (February 27, 2020) — The second installment of collaborative series at Monmouth College is underway with the opening of an art exhibition in the Len G. Everett Gallery in Hewes Library.

27 Feb 2020

Area Students Rank among Top Two-Percent at Iowa State University

By Angie Hunt

AMES, IOWA (February 27, 2020) — The following area students are ranked among the top two-percent of students in their college at Iowa State University.

Note to editor: Two colleges are listed for those students who have majors located in more than one college (for example, business and human sciences) and who rank among the top 2 percent of students in both.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS YEAR, COLLEGE(S)

27 Feb 2020

Mississippi Valley Blues Society and Gypsy Highway Present Award-Winning Blues Artist Bruce Katz as Part of the 2020 Blues in the Schools Program

By Dave Klockau

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 27, 2020) — On Wednesday, March 11, Bruce Katz and the Bruce Katz Band will appear at Gypsy Highway, 2606 W Locust St, Davenport, Iowa, at 7PM. Cover is $10 if you are a Mississippi Valley Blues Society member, or $12 non-members. (MVBS applications available at the door).

27 Feb 2020

In 5–4 Ruling, U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Hold US Border Patrol Agent Accountable for Shooting, Killing a Child at Play

By The Rutherford Institute

WASHINGTON DC (February 27, 2020) — In a blow to all persons seeking justice for violations of the Constitution by federal officers, a sharply-divided US Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 that a US Border Patrol agent cannot be sued for shooting and killing a young Mexican boy who was playing in a culvert within feet of US territory and posed

27 Feb 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds, Lt Gov Adam Gregg Release Public Schedule Update

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 26, 2020) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg  released a public schedule update for the week of Monday, February 24, 2020-Sunday, March 1, 2020.

The following events are open to credentialed members of the media:

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Thursday, February 27, 2020

Gov Reynolds to hold Invest in Iowa Town Hall 

Natural Grind

721 G Ave

Grundy Center, IA 

1PM

 

26 Feb 2020

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: What Do I Tell The Kids? Presentation at the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 26, 2020) — People impacted by cancer and their loved ones are invited to join us Thursday, March 26, 6– 8PM, at Main (321 N Main St) as we learn what kids know about this condition at different ages, how to talk about cancer, tips for answering common questions, ways to help your child, and additional resources. This free workshop focuses on building awareness about how to carry out conversations about cancer diagnosis and treatment.

26 Feb 2020

Your Pie Celebrates The Power of Community with “Insπre” Themed Pi(E) Day Event

By Ellie Holt

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 26, 2020) — Your Pie will host its annual Pi(e) Day event on March 14 to celebrate the world’s favorite mathematical constant, Pi. This year’s event, dubbed "Insπre," will feature $3.14 pizza deals as well as a giveback component benefitting local nonprofit One Eighty.

26 Feb 2020

What's Happening at The German-American Heritage Center (GAHC)?

By German-American Heritage Center

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 26, 2020) —

Opening Reception for Power Frauen Exhibit, Saturday, February 29, 5:30-7PM, Free Admission

26 Feb 2020

EPA Releases PFAS Action Plan: Program Update

By EPA Region 7 Office of Public Affairs

LENEXA, KANSAS (February 26, 2020) — Today, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing the PFAS Action Plan: Program Update. Over the past year, EPA has made significant progress under the Action Plan to help states and local communities address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and protect public health and the agency’s Program Update highlights those efforts.

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