22 May 2018

Governor moves to increase African-American business participation in state procurement - Executive Order 18-07 aims to end disparities in state contract awards

By Rachel Bold

CHICAGO (May 17, 2018)— Gov. Bruce Rauner today moved to increase the participation of minority-owned businesses in the state procurement process. By Executive Order 18-07, he established the Illinois African American Fair Contracting Commission and made it possible for contracts to be cancelled if African-American participation goals are not being met.

20 May 2018

Gov. Rauner announces Opportunity Zones US Treasury certifies 327 Economic Opportunity Zones in Illinois

By Rachel Bold

Gov. Rauner announces Opportunity Zones

US Treasury certifies 327 Economic Opportunity Zones in Illinois

11 May 2018

Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Ascentra Branch Expansion in Davenport

By Megan Guldenpfennig

DAVENPORT, IOWA – In celebration of the remodel of the Ascentra Credit Union branch at 1710 W. 3rd St. in Davenport, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 9 at 4 p.m. 

10 May 2018

Loebsack and Bustos’ Amendment to Establish a Center of Excellence for Advanced and Additive Manufacturing included in National Defense Authorization Bill

By Joe Hand

Loebsack and Bustos’ behind the scenes work to help bring new investment and innovation to the Rock Island Arsenal moves ahead

09 May 2018

Grassley Statement on America’s Withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Deal

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today released the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran nuclear deal.

09 May 2018

Treasurer Fitzgerald Adds thousands of names to the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (05/09/2018) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced he is holding over $317 million in unclaimed funds in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. The spring publication of the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is scheduled to begin soon. Thousands of names have been received in the last year and will be in the spring publication.

03 May 2018

Iowa Finance Authority Announces Nearly $2.6 Million in Federal Funding to Advance Rental Housing

By Ashley Jared

Federal HOME Program to Advance Rental Opportunities in Davenport, Des Moines, Fayette, Postville, Tripoli and Wall Lake 

DES MOINES – The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors today approved a total of nearly $2.6 million in low-interest loans through the federal HOME program. The loans will assist in advancing rental opportunities in Allamakee, Bremer, Fayette, Polk, Sac and Scott Counties.

30 Apr 2018

Loebsack Applauds Passage of FAA Reauthorization

By Joe Hand

Bill extends Essential Air Service, continuing air service for small communities

26 Apr 2018

“How to Pay for College: Understanding the Financial Aid Process” at the Davenport Library

By Marketing Department - Davenport Public Library

The financial aid process can be daunting. From completing the application to understanding award letters, developing a plan to pay for college is one of the most important steps in the college process. Join us at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street) on Wednesday, May 2 at 2:30pm for “How to Pay for College: Understanding the Financial Aid Process.” This program will cover:

26 Apr 2018

Bipartisan Group of Senators Request EPA Cease Issuing RFS ‘Hardship’ Waivers and Disclose Information to Congress

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen.

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