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.

21 Jul 2017

HHS issues tips to help local residents protect health during extreme heat

By Dirk Fillpot

Following the heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service for your local area, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reminds local residents about steps they should take to protect their health from the extreme heat.

21 Jul 2017

Pasture Walk Focuses on Landlord Relations and Pasture Improvements

By Becky L. King

“Our neighbor watched what we did to improve our pasture, and was so impressed she wanted her’s to look the same,” said Scott Whitney of Maquoketa. Whitney installed a managed grazing system including stand improvement, subdivision fences, brush control, and rotational grazing, and now is working to do the same thing to his neighbor’s pasture.

21 Jul 2017

Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for four counties

By Brenna Smith

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation Thursday for Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette and Winneshiek counties in response to severe weather on July 19.

The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of the severe weather. The proclamation also activates the Iowa Individual Assistance program for qualifying residents of the four counties.

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