25 Jan 2018

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Awards Iowa $9.1 Million for Homelessness Assistance Initiatives

By Ashley Jared

Federal Homelessness Assistance Funding to Benefit Iowans in Need

(DES MOINES) –The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that Iowa has been awarded more than $9.1 million in federal funds to support homelessness assistance initiatives through the Continuum of Care (CoC) program.

25 Jan 2018

USDA Helped Improve Essential Services for 7 Million Rural Residents in 2017

By USDA Office of Communications

Funding Supports Schools, Libraries, Municipal Centers, First Responder Vehicles and Equipment, Other Community Needs

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2018 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced that USDA invested in nearly 400 projects to provide essential services for more than 7 million people in rural areas across the country in Fiscal Year 2017.

24 Jan 2018

Illinois Bicentennial Office and Illinois Humanities Announce Historical Road Scholars Speaker Bureau

By Stuart Layne

More than 30 distinguished speakers and storytellers will host over 150 Bicentennial events statewide throughout 2018  

EDWARDSVILLE, IL (Jan. 12, 2018) — The Governor’s Office of the Illinois Bicentennial and Illinois Humanities today announced a yearlong partnership: The Bicentennial Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.  The announcement was made at the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities in Edwardsville.

19 Jan 2018

USDA Invests in e-Connectivity to Restore Rural Prosperity by Providing Training and Health Care Services

By USDA Office of Communications

Grants Will Also Support Opioid Treatment in Rural Communities

HUGO, Colo., Jan. 19, 2018 – Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett today announced that USDA is investing in e-connectivity which will provide virtual access to job training, educational, and health care opportunities for rural communities.

17 Jan 2018

Morris selected as Davenport Fire Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal

By Jennifer Nahra

Today, Jim Bickford, Davenport Interim Fire Chief, is pleased to announce that Capt. Jim Morris has been promoted to Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal.   Morris has served as Interim Fire Marshal since October 2017 following the unexpected death of Fire Marshal Mike Hayman.  

12 Jan 2018

Residents may see work occurring along Duck Creek and the recreational path between Hickory Grove and Jersey Ridge Roads over the coming months.

By Jennifer Nahra

The work being performed is the first phase of the Duck Creek South Interceptor Rehabilitation Project and includes cleaning and inspecting the sewer main located along the south side of Duck Creek. The contractor will be using the bike path for access, but the path should remain open for use during this phase.

12 Jan 2018

Davenport Mayor Klipsch has released the dates and details of two upcoming events

By Jennifer Nahra

The first is the State of the City.  It is scheduled for Monday, February 5 at the Rhythm City Casino.  Mayor Klipsch will speak about economic development accomplishments, the city's improved financial footing, partnerships and the future of the riverfront at this annual event. 

12 Jan 2018

City of Davenport Martin Luther King Day Closings

By Tiffany Thorndike

City of Davenport will observe the birthday of  Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a holiday on Monday, January 15th, 2018. All City of Davenport & Public Works offices will be closed. Police Department front desk and records office will be closed. Library Main, Fairmount and Eastern branches will be closed. River’s Edge facility will be open. Vander Veer Conservatory will be closed. Adler Theatre box office will be closed. CitiBus will operate weekday service as usual.

12 Jan 2018

Loebsack Launches Revamped Online Home For Iowans

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack today launched his newly redesigned website, https://loebsack.house.gov. The website serves as the online home for Iowans looking to interact with the Congressman and be in touch with his office.

08 Jan 2018

Condition of the State (Iowa) address

By Various sources

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds will deliver her first Condition of the State address on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Administration officials will hold a background briefing for credentialed members of the media ahead of the address. Details for the background briefing are as follows:

Tuesday, January 9, 2018 - Administration officials hold background briefing for media at 8:15 a.m.

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