13 Apr 2021

Iowa PBS Hosts a Spring Cooking Party with America's Test Kitchen

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 13, 2021) — America's Test Kitchen hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster are visiting Iowa — virtually! Join Iowa PBS online on May 6 at 4:30PM for this interactive demonstration and cooking party. Bridget and Julia will share some special spring recipes, we'll hear about what the cast has been cooking up at home and you'll have a chance to ask questions — live!

12 Apr 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Legislation into Law

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 12, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bills into law:

08 Apr 2021

Iowa PBS Hosts a Virtual Screening of the New PBS KIDS Program “Donkey Hodie”

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 8, 2021) — Join Iowa PBS virtually on Saturday, May 1 at 10 a.m. for a preview of the newest puppet series coming to PBS KIDS, Donkey Hodie. Inspired by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Donkey Hodie and her pals will empower kids to dream big, work hard and never give up.

08 Apr 2021

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Partners with Iowa Economic Development Authority to Direct Small Businesses to Resources

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 8, 2021) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate and the Iowa Economic Development Authority are working together to help small businesses succeed. Every new business that registers with the Secretary of State’s Office is directed to resources available for Iowa entrepreneurs.

07 Apr 2021

Four Moline Police Officers Receive FOP Award for Rescuing Woman From Burning Building

By David Blanchette

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 7, 2021) — Four Moline Police Officers received the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Valor Award for their on-duty actions involving the rescue of a woman from a burning residence. All four officers suffered smoke-inhalation and had to be treated at a hospital following the rescue.

06 Apr 2021

Celebrate Earth Day with Iowa PBS

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 6, 2021) — Explore Earth's natural wonders and follow the stories of those trying to protect them this month on Iowa PBS. The statewide network will provide special programming on-air and online in the days leading up to Earth Day 2021, with programs ranging from saving coral reefs to fighting world hunger.

02 Apr 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs New Public Health Disaster Proclamation

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 2, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation, which extends critical regulatory relief for an additional 30 days to those on the frontlines of COVID19 recovery.

31 Mar 2021

April 2021 National Safe Digging Month

By Ben Booth

DES MOINES (March 31, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the state proclamation declaring the month of April to be Safe Digging Month in Iowa, in conjunction with National Safe Digging Month. Common Ground Iowa (CGI) sponsored the proclamation with the support of Iowa One Call.

31 Mar 2021

Illinois Capital Development Board Releases $1.4 Million in Funding to Black Hawk College for Renovation of the East Campus Roofing System

By Lesa Branham

GALVA, ILLLINOIS (March 31, 2021) — The Illinois Capital Development Board has announced $1.4 million has been released for the renovation of the east-campus roofs at Black Hawk College from the state, with local matching-funds supporting a total investment of $1.8 million. The funding will help address deferred maintenance projects on the Black Hawk College campus that have been stalled due to a lack of investment by previous administrations.

25 Mar 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Justin Lightfoot as District Court Judge

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 25, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Justin Lightfoot as a district court judge in Judicial District 6.

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