23 Jan 2019

Iowa Business Council to Unveil 2019 Competitive Dashboard in Press Conference at the State Capitol January 28

By Haley Dudrow

DES MOINES, IA (January 23, 2019) — The Iowa Business Council (IBC) will reveal the 2019 Iowa's Competitive Dashboard, its signature research report measuring how Iowa competes nationally, on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 10AM during a press conference at the Iowa State Capitol – Room 116.

23 Jan 2019

Iowa Trucking Industry Pays $4.3 Billion in Annual Wages

By Morgan Steenhoek

DES MOINES (January 23, 2019) — According to new data released by The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) and The Iowa Motor Carriers Foundation (IMCF), the Iowa trucking industry pays over $4.3 billion in wages to employees each year. With 98,540 trucking jobs in Iowa, that amounts to an average annual salary of almost $44,000 per each individual working in the industry. One in every 13 jobs in Iowa are in the trucking industry.

22 Jan 2019

USDA to Reopen FSA Offices for Additional Services During Government Shutdown

By USDA Office of Communications

Washington DC (January 22, 2019) ― US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced that all Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide will soon reopen to provide additional administrative services to farmers and ranchers during the lapse in federal funding. Certain FSA offices have been providing limited services for existing loans and tax documents since January 17, and will continue to do so through January 23. Beginning January 24, however, all FSA offices will

25 Sep 2018

MRA Event Coming to the Quad Cities “Workplace Planning for 2019 & Beyond: Aligning Workforce Strategy with Reality!”

By Kathy Riley

The Midwest’s projected long-term population growth and net migration rates are not going to come close to meeting the hiring needs of employers. Businesses are challenged with how to manage their human capital to support their long-range business strategy. What’s the answer for dealing with the worsening workforce talent shortage?

05 Sep 2018

REVISED Committee of the Whole agenda/packet for September 5, 2018

By Jackie Holecek

The Committee of the Whole agenda/packet has been revised to include the following Public Works Public Hearing:  Public Hearing on the proposed plans and the specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the Pump Station 203 Generator & Controls Project CIP #30007. [Ward 6]

21 Jun 2018

SOCIAL SECURITY, A SOURCE OF INDEPENDENCE FOR MILLIONS

By Jewell Colbert

On July 4, people in communities everywhere celebrate our nation’s independence with neighbors, family, and friends. A strong community promotes independence by helping each other lead full and productive lives.

21 Jun 2018

Forest Preserve District receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

By Amanda Bertolozzi

Amanda Bertolozzi <abertolozzi@mindfirecomm.com>

16 Jun 2018

Gov. Rauner announces release of funding for Department of Agriculture programs

By Rachel Bold

Gov. Rauner announces release of funding for Department of Agriculture programs

Funding will foster future of Illinois agriculture

 

23 May 2018

Ascentra Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Home Offic

By Alvaro Macais

 BETTENDORF, IOWA – The number of excavators and cranes in downtown Bettendorf, Iowa will soon grow as Ascentra Credit Union breaks ground on a new home office and financial center on Thursday, May 31 at 4:00 p.m.

23 May 2018

Gov. Reynolds, state leaders spotlight Iowa’s new veterans hiring push

By Brenna Smith

 (DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, along with Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) leaders, spotlighted Iowa’s new push to encourage the hiring of veterans Wednesday at the administration’s weekly press conference.

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