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:

22 Mar 2017

REVISED City Council Meeting Agenda/Packet for March 22, 2017

By Jackie Holecek

The City Council Meeting agenda has been revised to include an item under Other Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions as listed.  The agenda is available at the following link:  http://www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/department/division.php?structureid=69

20 Mar 2017

Fairmount Street Closure Between Lombard & W. Central Park Ave

By Tiffany Thorndike

We are experiencing some settlement of the blocks on the ends where the permeable sections meet up with the other pavement. The blocks on the end sections will be removed, the subgrade will be repaired, and the blocks will be re-installed.

20 Mar 2017

Mayors Gallagher and Klipsch Declare Support for National Service 3/21 and 3/22

By Dave Layton

Local Mayors Make National Service Proclamations

20 Mar 2017

Governor Announces Appointments, Friday, March 17, 2017

By Eleni Demertzis

CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner today announced he has made appointments to the Illinois Lottery Control Board, Illinois Human Rights Commission and the Illinois Medical District Board.

Name: James Floyd

Position: Board Member – Illinois Lottery Control Board

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed James Floyd to the Illinois Lottery Control Board. Floyd’s experience in brand management, marketing and finance will bring vast knowledge to the board.

20 Mar 2017

Des Moines Water Works Lawsuit

By Various sources

A federal district judge has dismissed in its entirety the Des Moines Water Works’ lawsuit against the Sac, Calhoun and Buena Vista drainage districts in northwest Iowa. The federal Clean Water Act claim was dismissed for lack of standing considering the drainage districts’ limited status under Iowa law.

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