22 Oct 2019

Would Medicare for All Require a Middle-Class Tax Hike?

By Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

WASHINGTON DC (October 22, 2019) — With several 2020 presidential candidates endorsi

22 Oct 2019

Hy-Vee Stores Host Annual Halloween Party This Saturday

By Christina Gayman

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 22, 2019) — On Saturday, October 26, more than 250 Hy-Vee stores will host a Halloween Party featuring trick-or-treating and family-friendly activities from 1-3PM. The free event includes coloring, cookie-decorating, mini-pumpkin-painting, and more. Children dressed in costume will receive a free trick-or-treat bag, while supplies last.

21 Oct 2019

Illinois Chamber of Commerce: Rebuild Illinois Multiyear IDOT Plan Will Help Improve State's Greatest Economic Asset

By Whitney Barnes

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (October 21, 2019) — "The multi-year, data-driven, IDOT investment-plan the governor announced today is a major step in implementing a transportation modernization program that will improve Illinois’ greatest economic asset," said Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Todd Maisch.

21 Oct 2019

The Cost of Higher Education Doesn't Need to Be Scary

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 21, 2019) — October is meant to be the scariest month of the year, but State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald wants to make sure paying for higher education is not something to be spooked about. "Families already have enough stress and anxiety in their lives and figuring out how they're going to afford higher education for their kids and grandkids shouldn't be one of those," Fitzgerald said.

21 Oct 2019

Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald Advocates National Save for Retirement Week

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 21, 2019) — State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald is encouraging Iowans to review their retirement plans in celebration of National Save for Retirement Week. "I'm asking Iowans to challenge themselves to take action during National Save for Retirement Week to make sure they are on track for a secure retirement," Fitzgerald stated.

21 Oct 2019

Mercado on Fifth Announces New Director

By Maria Ontiveros

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 21, 2019) — After an exciting fourth season of Mercado on Fifth with over 20,000 attendees, the nonprofit organization has hired a new director: Quad Cities local, Melissa Freidhof-Rodgers. The recent growth of the weekly outdoor event on 5th Ave in Moline has prompted the group to search for a full-time organizer.

19 Oct 2019

Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 2.5 Percent

By Molly Elder

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 19, 2019) — Iowa’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment-rate remained at 2.5 percent in September. The state’s jobless rate was 2.4 percent one year ago. The US unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent in September.

18 Oct 2019

Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) Announces 2020 Interest Rates, Standard Deductions, and Income Tax Brackets

By John Fuller

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 17, 2019) — The Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) has finalized the 2020 interest rate, individual income-tax brackets, and individual income-tax standard-deduction amounts for the 2020 tax-year (applicable for taxes due in 2021).

Interest Rates

Starting January 1, 2020, the interest rate for tax-payers with overdue payments will be:

18 Oct 2019

IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union (IHMVCU) Hosts Free Community Shred Day on October 26

By Amy Orr

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 18, 2019) — IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union (IHMVCU) is hosting a free, open-to-the-public Community Shred Day on Saturday, October 26, 9AM–12PM at its headquarters, 2500 River Drive in Moline.

Quad Citians are invited to bring personal documents, up to three boxes, for secure, onsite shredding. A mobile shred unit will be on hand to destroy documents on site. Items with staples and paperclips can also be shredded.

17 Oct 2019

Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald Raises Awareness on Cyber-Security

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IOWA (October 16, 2019) — October is National Cyber Security month and State Treasurer Michael L Fitzgerald is urging Iowans to be vigilant with their personal information online. "Over the years, we have seen many unclaimed-property scams," Fitzgerald warned. "As cyber-criminals become more sophisticated, unclaimed-property solicitations have also become more sophisticated.

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