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.

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)

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).

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

 

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.

 

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.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 26, 2020) —

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

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.

WASHINGTON DC (February 26, 2020) — Senators Charles "Chuck" Grassley and Joni Ernst (both R-IA) joined Sen Roger Wicker (R-MS) and 68 of their colleagues in introducing a resolution honoring former US Senator Hiram Rhodes Revels. This week marks 150 years since Revels was sworn in as a US senator from Mississippi. He was the first African-American to serve in Congress.

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