13 Feb 2017

Celebrating Black History Month

By Rep. Dave Loebsack

Each February, we celebrate the achievements of African-Americans in our nation’s history, including many who have hailed from Iowa. In 1986, Congress officially designated February as National Black History Month to commemorate and reflect on all that these brave men and women have accomplished.

13 Feb 2017

Congress Votes to Kill Anti-Corruption Safeguard

By Clark Gascoigne

Rolling Back Extractives Transparency Measure Will Hamper National Security

10 Feb 2017

Governor Celebrates Lunar New Year with Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce

By Catherine Kelly

Recognizes Chicago Chinatown's 105th anniversary and contributions to state

09 Feb 2017

KEENEY & PAPER HONORED AT 4-H FAMILY NIGHT

By Becky L. King

The Scott County 4-H held their annual Fun Night on Saturday, January 28 at the Mississippi Valley fairground. This event is held every year to give recognition to the leaders and present County awards to 4-H members in several categories. Everyone enjoyed the banquet, raffle, and trivia games.

09 Feb 2017

Iowa Council of Foundations & Iowa Gaming Association Release Annual Report to State

By Kari McCann Boutell

(Des Moines, Iowa)- The Iowa Council of Foundations (ICoF) and the Iowa Gaming Association (IGA) have released their joint annual report, Building Iowa's Communities Through Philanthropy: A Snapshot of the 2015-2016 County Endowment Fund Program and Grants Made by Casino Nonprofit Organizations.

07 Feb 2017

Branstad names Doug Ommen Iowa Insurance Commissioner

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Ommen’s appointment is effective today Jan. 30, 2017

07 Feb 2017

Life Insurance Policy Locator Recovers $1.7M for Illinois Families

By Catherine Kelly

Rauner Administration service helps identify and issue money owed to beneficiaries across Illinois for free

07 Feb 2017

Grassley: No One More Qualified than Jeff Sessions to be AG

By Grassley Press

Prepared Senate Floor Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa

Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee

On the Nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General

February 7, 2017

01 Feb 2017

Gov. Pat Quinn Statement on Immigration Executive Orders

By William Morgan

CHICAGO - Gov. Pat Quinn, who served as Governor of Illinois from 2009 to 2015, issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's recent executive orders relating to immigrants and refugees:

"Like so many Americans, I am deeply concerned about President Trump's anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim agenda.

01 Feb 2017

In Wake of Trump Executive Orders, Over 1000 from Chicago suburbs march and rally against Muslim Ban, Call For Sanctuary Cities

By Michael Deheeger

Multiracial and multi-faith group joined by elected officials to express solidarity with of Muslim and Arab, immigrant, LGBT, Jewish communities and with those with disabilities

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