17 Jul 2017

MORE HOMETOWN PRIDE COMMUNITIES

By David Heiar

Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) has partnered with the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) and the Grant Wood Mississippi River Region (GWMRR), which includes Dubuque, Jackson and Jones counties, in the successful Hometown Pride program. The 13 communities of Anamosa, Asbury, Bellevue, Cascade, Dubuque, Dyersville, Farley, Maquoketa, Monticello, Peosta, Preston, Stone City and Sabula are active participants in this region.

14 Jul 2017

Interstate 74 bridge construction meetings

By Kurt Allemeier

The Iowa and Illinois departments of transportation are holding two public meetings to discuss Phase 2 of construction on the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge project. Attendees can get information on the construction schedule, road closures, what to expect during construction, environmental efforts to date, and ways to stay in the know.

14 Jul 2017

Loebsack Announces More than $133,000 for Firefighters in DeWitt

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C.  – Congressman Dave Loebsack today announced that the City of DeWitt Fire Department will receive $133,629 in funding from the Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program. The funding will be used to purchase breather packs and replacement parts for breather packs. Congressman Loebsack has been a longtime supporter of the AFG program.

14 Jul 2017

Public meeting Monday for Davenport Police traffic study

By Kurt Allemeier

14 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds announces appointments to Iowa’s boards & commissions

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions Thursday.

The following appointees are unpaid and are subject to Senate confirmation:

Commission on the Status of African Americans:

Matthew Gibson, Ames

Iowa State Civil Rights Commission:

Sam Kooiker, Cherokee

Early Childhood Iowa State Board:

Kathryn Dorsey, North Liberty

11 Jul 2017

Kristina Rasmussen Named Chief of Staff

By Allie Bovis

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced today that Kristina Rasmussen has been appointed Chief of Staff in the Office of the Governor. Rasmussen will replace former Chief of Staff Richard Goldberg, effective on July 10, 2017.

11 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds announces appointees to Iowa’s boards and commissions

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointees to Iowa’s boards and commissions Friday.

The following appointments are unpaid and are not subject to Senate confirmation:

District 1B Judicial Nomination Commission:

Chelle Adkins, Cedar Falls

District 5A Judicial Nomination Commission:

Tyler De Haan, Urbandale

District 7 Judicial Nomination Commission:

Monica McHugh, Zwingle

10 Jul 2017

Loebsack Encourages Students to Apply for Fall Internships

By Joe Hand

Positions available in Iowa City, Davenport and Washington, D.C.

10 Jul 2017

TRAFFIC ALERT: Significant Short Term Closures This Week on 53rd Street and also on Marquette Street

By Tiffany Thorndike

Marquette Street in Davenport will be closed at the railroad tracks on 5th Street for work on the railroad tracks. Follow signed detours. Closure will begin Tuesday, July 11th; work is estimated to be complete Friday, July 14th.

05 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds announces appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced appointments Friday to Iowa’s boards and commissions. The following individuals’ appointments are effective Saturday, July 1, 2017, are unpaid and are not subject to Iowa Senate confirmation.

Council on Agricultural Education

Melanie Bloom, Marathon

Michael Retallick, Story City

Kevin Blair, Griswold

Iowa Arts Council

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