SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) will partner with the New Americans Initiative and the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) to host an immigration seminar on becoming a US Citizen in Moline on Saturday, August 26. The informational seminar is being held on Saturday, August 26th from 10am – 12pm at World Relief located at 1852 16th Street in Moline.

(Washington, D.C., August 18, 2017) – U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell today announced his retirement after a 40-year career, characterized by his climb from a firefighter to a District Ranger, Forest Supervisor to the head of the U.S. Forest Service, leading more than 30,000 employees working in all 50 states plus Puerto Rico.

Sprout Champions Crowned in Iowa State Fair Talent Search

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2017) (readMedia)-- Three talented Sprout division acts (ages 2-12) have been selected to perform in the Championship round in Bill Riley's 58th annual Iowa State Fair Talent Search. Each act will perform in exhibition on Sunday, August 20, but will no longer be competing.

The names, ages, hometowns and routines of the acts are:

Clinton County Man Crowned Champion in Iowa State Fair Cookout Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2017) (readMedia)-- Brandon Bowden of Clinton County was crowned Cookout Champion in the 53nd annual Farm Bureau Cookout Contest judged Tuesday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Additional results below:

Beef

1) Tracey Kenkel, Shelby Co.

2) Brian Halstead, Benton Co.

Lamb

1) Terry Landers, Adair Co.

Top Accordion Players Win Iowa State Fair Awards

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2017) (readMedia)-- The top accordion players from the Midwest squared off in the Accordion Competition judged Monday at the 2017 Iowa State Fair.

Richard Pahl of Wilton claimed first place in the Button division. Sue Kroeker of Audubon won first place in the Keyboard division of competition.

Pork-Almighty Wins 2017 People's Choice Best New Food Award

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2017) (readMedia)-- Pork-Almighty a new food from Steer 'N' Stein took top honors in the 2017 People's Choice Best New Food Contest. Iowa's Pork Leg from Campbell's Concessions and Mig's Applewood Smoked Chicken Wrap from G Mig's were stiff competitors.

Champions Crowned at State Fair Monster Arm Wrestling Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2017) (readMedia)-- The strongest of the strong gathered for the Monster Arm Wrestling Contest, Sunday, August 13, at the Iowa State Fair.

75 men and women participated in the double elimination tournament.

Complete results below:

Men's Right

Flyweight

1) Bart Baudler, 52, Clive

2) Kenny White, 20, Audubon

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 15, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 2661, which allows Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals to transport police dogs injured in the line of duty to a veterinary clinic, provided no people require medical attention or transport at that time.

CHICAGO (Aug. 14, 2017) - “The deadly violence in Charlottesville this weekend is abhorrent and absolutely an act of domestic terrorism. Racism, hatred and violence have no place in our society. The individuals responsible should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

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Young Sprouts Rise Above at the Iowa State Fair Riley Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/14/2017) (readMedia)-- Five talented Sprout division acts (ages 2-12) have advanced to the semi-final round in Bill Riley's 58th annual Iowa State Fair Talent Search. Each act will perform again on Thursday, August 17, Friday, August 18 or Saturday, August 19.

The names, ages, hometowns and routines of the acts are:

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