04 Apr 2017

Governor Announces Appointments, Friday, March 31, 2017

By Eleni Demertzis

CHICAGO - Governor Bruce Rauner today announced he has made appointments and reappointments to the Illinois State Board of Elections, and an appointment to the Illinois Racing Board.

Name: Kate O'Brien

Position: Board Member - State Board of Elections

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Kate O'Brien to the Illinois State Board of Elections. O'Brien's experience as an attorney will be invaluable to the board.

03 Apr 2017

Governor Rauner Acts to Provide Better Services to Taxpayers

By Allie Bovis

-Makes Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum own agency-

--Consolidates Human Rights Commission with the Department of Human Rights—

 

03 Apr 2017

Gov. Branstad signs 9 bills into law

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad today signed the following 9 bills into law:

03 Apr 2017

CITY OF DAVENPORT - HOLIDAY CLOSINGS – GOOD FRIDAY 2017

By Tiffany Thorndike

City of Davenport will observe Good Friday as a holiday on Friday, April 14, 2017.

All City of Davenport offices & Public Works Center will be closed.

Police Department front desk and records office will be closed.

Library Main, Fairmount and Eastern branches will be closed.

Parks & Recreation administrative offices will be closed.

River’s Edge will be open from 7am – 10:00pm, front desk will be open from 7am – 7pm.

31 Mar 2017

Governor Highlights New Cadet Illinois State Police Classes

By Allie Bovis

-Recognizes Illinois State Police 95th Anniversary-

--Cadets allow ISP to send more resources to Chicagoland area--

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today highlighted the approval of two Illinois State Police (ISP) Cadet classes, and reaffirmed the administration's continued support for the ISP and public safety. He proclaimed April 1, 2017 Illinois State Police Day in Illinois to honor the 95th anniversary of the creation of the ISP.

29 Mar 2017

Governor Branstad announces appointments to Iowa’s Boards & Commissions

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Governor Terry E. Branstad today announced appointments to Iowa’s Boards and Commissions.  The following individuals’ appointments are effective today, Wednesday, March 29, are unpaid and are not subject to Iowa Senate Confirmation:

                Fire Service and Emergency Response Council

                Thad White, Indianola

                Debra Krebill, Marion

27 Mar 2017

Fairmount Street Closure Between Hickory Grove & W. Kimberly

By Tiffany Thorndike

North Fairmount Street will be closed from 7am to 3pm to SOUTHBOUND traffic only starting Tuesday, March 28th to allow for cleaning of the west ditch line. Estimated completion date is Thursday, March 30th.

Please follow the posted detour signs - Hillandale Road & Hickory Grove Road behind Harlan's are the approved detours.

24 Mar 2017

Gov. Branstad signs 7 bills into law

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Thursday, March 23, 2017 - (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad today signed the following 7 bills into law:

23 Mar 2017

TWO SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT IN RURAL LONG GROVE

By Lt. Joe Caffery

UPDATE: SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENT 3/28/2017

As a result of investigations the northbound bus driver, Stanley Arthur Ray (68YOA) was cited for Fail to yield upon entering through highway as a result of March 22nd bus collision in rural Scott County. After Mr. Ray halted at the stop sign at the intersection of 140th Avenue and 290th Street he then proceeded into the rural intersection, colliding with a westbound bus.

The investigation is closed.

22 Mar 2017

Gov. Branstad signs Senate File 331 into law

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad today signed the following bill into law:

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