28 Mar 2017

The Blue Ribbon Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Renovations to the Iowa State Fairgrounds

By Drew Norton

DES MOINES, IA (03/28/2017) (readMedia)-- The idea was simple. Create an organization to conduct a major capital campaign for the renovation and preservation of the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds, one dedicated to ensuring the Iowa State Fair's future. Since its launch a quarter century ago, the Blue Ribbon Foundation has raised $128 million through individual contributions, state appropriations, in-kind services, and corporate, federal and state grants.

28 Mar 2017

Grassley Probes Opposition Research Firm Behind Unsubstantiated Trump Dossier

By Grassley Press

Fusion GPS worked for multiple Trump Opponents before FBI sought partnership

27 Mar 2017

2017 Paint Iowa Beautiful Grant Awards

By Gerald F. Schnepf

Diamond Vogel Paint and Keep Iowa Beautiful Announced the Grant Awards for the 2017 Paint Iowa Beautiful Program

Des Moines--Diamond Vogel Paint and Keep Iowa Beautiful announced the grant awards for the 2017 Paint Iowa Beautiful program. The program provides free paint to a wide variety of public service projects throughout Iowa. The program is administered through Keep Iowa Beautiful with the paint provided by the Diamond Vogel Paint Company.

27 Mar 2017

Automobile Contents Thefts Rising

By Erik Andresen

Just a quick note to neighbors to keep your cars locked at night. We have had a lot of neighbors here on stark that have had their cars broken into and contents from their cars stolen. As the weather gets nicer more crimes of opportunity are going to happen. Be sure to keep your houses illuminated. Kids are less likely to break into your car if you have a light on and people can see them.

23 Mar 2017

Survey: Two-Thirds of Seniors Have Been Scammed Online

By Hannah Franz

Quad Cities Senior Care Experts Offer Senior Cybersecurity, Online Fraud Prevention Tips

BETTENDORF, Iowa – Feb. 16, 2017 – Financial and online fraud against aging adults are now considered the “crimes of the century” by the National Council on Aging. Scammers often target seniors because of perceived accumulated wealth, and feel that seniors are less likely to report crimes due to fear of embarrassment.

23 Mar 2017

McCombie Honors Helen Scott Hay for Women’s History Month

By David Kubik

SPRINGFIELD…State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) honored Helen Scott Hay, a trailblazing nurse from Savanna, in a speech on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives.

23 Mar 2017

Governor Addresses Illinois Terrorism Task Force

By Allie Bovis

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today attended the quarterly meeting of the Illinois Terrorism Task Force (ITTF) and thanked the members for their work on behalf of the people of Illinois. He challenged the Task Force to be cognizant of cybersecurity and other risks that are growing across the country.

13 Mar 2017

Judiciary Committee Approves Grassley-Gillibrand Bill to Assist Families of Fallen Officers

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee today approved legislation to reduce the wait time for families of fallen officers that have applied for death benefits.

07 Mar 2017

Location change for Quad Cities legislative forum

By Jean Hessburg

March 11 legislative forum moved to AEA 9

DES MOINES, IA (03/06/2017) (readMedia)-- The Quad Cities legislative forum on Saturday, March 11 has moved from the Roglaski Center to the Mississippi Bend AEA 9, 729 21st Street, Bettendorf.

Doors open at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 11.

The forum is from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm.

07 Mar 2017

Join the Iowa NAACP on Capitol On Hill - This Thursday March 9!

By Iowa-Nebraska NAACP

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