12 Dec 2017

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA IS AWARDED HIGHEST HONOR IN GOVERNMENTAL BUDGETING

By Renee Luze-Johnson

Carol Earnhardt, Chair of the Scott County Board of Supervisors announced today that Scott County has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for Scott County’s current FY18 Budget.

12 Dec 2017

Iowa is 3rd best-run state in nation, according to new study

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Citing Iowa’s 17-year low unemployment rate, strength of the state’s pension fund, AAA credit rating and low poverty rate, Iowa has been named the 3rd best-run state in the nation, according to a 24/7 Wall St. analysis. That’s up three spots from No. 6 in 2016.

The study’s authors ranked states using four criteria: 2016 unemployment, pension funded ratio, credit rating and outlook, and poverty.

Here’s how Iowa fared:

12 Dec 2017

Iowa Business Council pledges to provide new work-based learning opportunities

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, along with Iowa Business Council (IBC) Chairman and Ruan Transportation Management Systems CEO Ben McLean, announced that the Iowa Business Council’s members have pledged to hire 30,000 interns, externs and apprentices by the year 2025. The pledge is part of the council’s commitment to collaborate with state government to strengthen Iowa’s talent pipeline.

12 Dec 2017

USDA Ranked Among Best Places to Work in Federal Government

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S.

05 Dec 2017

Grassley's #GOPTaxScam Comments Insult Working Iowa and Reveal True Intent of GOP Tax Bill

By Tess Seger, Iowa Democratic Party

Des Moines, IA – Senator Grassley's comments over the weekend reveal the truth behind the Republican's motivation to pass this irresponsible, out of touch tax bill, which is an insult to working Iowans. Iowa Demcratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement on Grassley's comments and the GOP Tax Bill.  

05 Dec 2017

Grassley: Tax Reform a Victory for Iowans of Every Level of Income and Way of Life

By Grassley Press

Saturday, December 2, 2017 - WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, voted for landmark tax reform legislation, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which passed the United States Senate today.

29 Nov 2017

Grassley: We are Upholding Blue Slip Courtesy of Vast Majority of Judiciary Chairman Over Past Century

By Grassley Press

Prepared Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

Hearing on Nominations

November 29, 2017

VIDEO

Good morning. Congratulations to all the nominees and to your families and welcome to the Committee.

29 Nov 2017

State of Illinois prices $750 million in bonds

By Elizabeth Tomev

CHICAGO (Nov. 29, 2017) — Today the State of Illinois priced $750 million in new money General Obligation bonds for 2018 capital expenditures. Bond proceeds will be used to fund major capital construction projects and finance information technology projects. 

The General Obligation bonds were priced competitively in two separate bids:

22 Nov 2017

HILTOP MERCHANTS CELEBRATE SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

By Scott Tunnicliff

Coupons and specials offered by stores

Shoppers looking for unique gifts for the holidays are being encouraged to patronize the local independent shops in the Hilltop Campus Village. Coupons and itemized specials will be available on Saturday November 25.

22 Nov 2017

Ascentra Credit Union to Build Mutually Beneficial Development in Bettendorf

By Alvaro Macias

BETTENDORF, IOWA -  Ascentra Credit Union furthers its commitment to the region and the city of Bettendorf with plans to relocate their home office from 1710 Grant Street to a new four-story building in the Town Square Development site located across from the Waterfront Convention Center parking lot.

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