07 Aug 2017

FALL 2017 GARDENING AT ITS BEST!

By Becky L. King

Fall doesn’t have to mark the end of the growing season. Many say that gardening is a year-round activity, which includes learning and planning for the next year.

07 Aug 2017

West Lake Park Cabins Ribbon Cutting & Open House

By Amber Sullivan

The Scott County Conservation Board will be conducting a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate the opening of the new Summit Cabins at West Lake Park. The ceremony will take place on Wednesday, August 9th at 2:00pm at the cabins, and the public and press are invited to attend. The cabins are located inside Gate 1 adjacent to the Summit Campground.

02 Aug 2017

Passionate about Animals? Volunteer!

By Niabi Zoo

Passionate about animals? Consider becoming a Volunteer at the Niabi Zoo! We are hosting a Volunteer Information Session on Wed. Aug. 2 at 6:30pm in the Zoo Administration Building. Come learn about the commitments and requirements for our exciting positions!

31 Jul 2017

Gov. Rauner extends tax-filing, payment deadlines for residents, businesses impacted by recent flooding

By Laurel Patrick

Eight counties added to declared disaster list

SPRINGFIELD (July 28, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced the state will waive penalties and interest for taxpayers in an additional eight counties who cannot file or pay on time as a result of the July 2017 floods. The waiver applies to affected taxpayers for payments or returns due between July 11, 2017, and Dec. 31, 2017.

28 Jul 2017

Ask Governor Kim Reynolds to Lead in Improving Iowa’s Water Quality

By Pam Mackey Taylor, Conservation Chair
As Iowans, we expect the rivers, streams, and lakes in the state to be free of pollutants, that the fish we catch are safe to eat, and that we can wade, boat, and swim without becoming sick.  Yet not every waterbody in Iowa is free of pollutants.  What’s worse is that some pollutants are not visible when you look at the water.
28 Jul 2017

Planning on Viewing the Solar Eclipse? Make sure you have your special eclipse glasses

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: If you're planning on viewing the August solar eclipse, you'll need special glasses, and you can pick them up for free at Rock Island Public Library locations.

27 Jul 2017

FALL GARDENING AT ITS BEST!

By Peggy Dykes

Gardening doesn’t end at the first frost. It continues throughout the fall and winter with learning and planning for the next season.

25 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for four additional counties

By Brenna Smith

Twelve counties now included in disaster proclamation for recent severe weather

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation Tuesday for Chickasaw, Dubuque, Floyd and Kossuth counties in response to severe weather, heavy rains and flash flooding on July 21-22.

25 Jul 2017

Gov. Rauner issues state disaster proclamation for Carroll, Henry, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Rock Island, Stephenson and Whiteside counties for flooding

By Laurel Patrick

Visits Flood Support Operations in Milan

24 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for four more counties

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation Saturday for Bremer, Buchanan, Clinton and Johnson counties in response to severe storms, heavy rains and flash flooding on July 21-22.

The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather.

The proclamation also activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Program for qualifying residents of the four counties.

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