31 Jan 2017

Workers Speak Out Across Iowa; Message to Legislators: Stop the closed-door attacks on working families!

By Jean Hessburg

DES MOINES, IA (01/31/2017) (readMedia)-- IOWA -- Iowa workers will speak out across the state on Wednesday, calling on legislators to stop what have been described by media as closed door plans to attack the collective bargaining rights of public employees.

27 Jan 2017

Statements on Attorney General's Lawsuit to Stop State Employee Pay

By Catherine Kelly

CHICAGO - The Rauner Administration released the following statement in response to Attorney General Madigan's lawsuit to stop state employee pay. The following is attributable to Rauner Spokesperson, Catherine Kelly:

26 Jan 2017

Helping You This Tax Season

By Rep. Dave Loebsack

As you may know, today, January 23, 2017, is the beginning of tax season. As your Congressman I want to make sure that you know what resources are available to anyone preparing and filing federal taxes.

25 Jan 2017

Money Smart Kid essay contest offers students a chance to win $1,000

By Lori Ristau

DES MOINES, IOWA (Jan. 19, 2017) - Students in grades seven through eleven can now enter the eleventh annual Money Smart Kid essay contest and compete for the chance to win $1,000 to help boost their college savings. The statewide essay contest is sponsored by the Iowa Bankers Association.

23 Jan 2017

LECLAIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER!

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

January 28th –Steventon’s, LeClaire

Cocktails (Cash Bar) & Silent Auction – 5:30-6:30p.m.

Awards – 6:30p.m.

Dinner – 7p.m.

Live Auction – 8p.m.

Live Music by Bobby Ray Bunch – 6-10p.m.

23 Jan 2017

Governor Discusses Importance of Apprenticeships

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner met with members of Illinois Workforce Innovation Board Apprenticeship Committee today to discuss the importance of bringing opportunity to every neighborhood in Illinois through apprenticeships. The committee’s efforts are focused on providing the same training and education services to all students across Illinois as part of a comprehensive cradle-to-career education.

18 Jan 2017

Statement on AFSCME’s Decision to Authorize a Strike Vote

By Catherine Kelly

CHICAGO – Illinois Governor’s Office General Counsel Dennis Murashko issued the following statement Friday on AFSCME’s decision to authorize a strike vote:

17 Jan 2017

Loebsack Applauds Move to Protect Iowa Jobs from China

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C.

17 Jan 2017

State Treasury Conducts First Invest in Iowa Auction of 2017

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (01/12/2017)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced that, as a result of Tuesday's online Invest in Iowa auction, $50 million will be deposited in 17 banks across the state. The state will receive an average rate of return of 1.06% on these six-month certificates of deposit. "Our first auction of 2017 was a success," Fitzgerald said. "Competitive bidding pushed the rate of return to its highest number since 2009."

17 Jan 2017

JUMPONIT CHANGES NAME TO TAPONIT

By Jennifer Johnston

Technology Company JumpOnIt, LC, a leader in mobile advertising and marketing, announced today that it is changing its corporate name to TapOnIt, LLC. The name change reflects the company’s growth strategy and commitment to the mobile marketing space. The new brand and tag line will be TapOnIt – Great deals are just a text away!

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