19 Aug 2020

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller Opposes Postal Service Changes, Encourages Iowans to Vote by Mail

By Lynn Hicks

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 19, 2020) ― Statement of Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller:

"As per my agreement with Governor Kim Reynolds, I requested to join a lawsuit challenging changes at the US Postal Service. The governor did not consent.

"I’m very concerned about service and policy changes at the Post Office. Reports from the American Postal Workers Union indicate that mail delivery in Iowa has been slowed by limits on staff overtime and removal of automatic sorting machines.

17 Aug 2020

Davenport Public Library Launches Live, Online Tutoring for Patrons from Tutor.com

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 17, 2020) — Just in time for back-to-school-season, Davenport Public Library announces the launch of its new Tutor.com program. Tutor.com connects students at their time of need to one of over 3,000 highly-vetted expert tutors. With instant access to one-to-one homework help and tutoring, students can lower their anxiety and raise their confidence about their schoolwork.

17 Aug 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Formally Requests Expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 17, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds formally requested, on August 16, an expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Iowa communities and counties that have been severely impacted by the devastating derecho storm that occurred on Monday, August 10, 2020.

17 Aug 2020

Iowa’s Application for Lost Wages Assistance Funds Approved by FEMA

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 17, 2020) — Governor Kim Kim Reynolds has announced that the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has approved Iowa’s application to participate in the Lost Wages Assistance program.

17 Aug 2020

“Sons and Daughters of Thunder” Wins Seven Awards from Iowa Motion Picture Association

By Fourth Wall Films
 
DES MOINES, IOWA (August 17, 2020) — Sons and Daughters of Thunder, a docudrama produced by Moline-based Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films, received seven awards at the 29th Annual Iowa Motion Picture Association (IMPA) Award Ceremony on Saturday evening, August 8.
14 Aug 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for 2 Additional Counties

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 14, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation in response to a severe weather system that moved across Iowa and caused widespread damage August 10. The proclamation now allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Cass and Guthrie counties.

13 Aug 2020

Rep Dave Loebsack Calls for Swift Action to Assist Derecho Storm Response and Recovery Efforts

By Joe Hand

IOWA CITY, IOWA (August 13, 2020) — In a letter to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Representative Dave Loebsack today offered his assistance and support to the State’s ongoing response and recovery efforts after a derecho storm ripped through large portions of Iowa on Monday. In its wake, the storm left behind destroyed homes, property, businesses, farmland, and school buildings.

13 Aug 2020

Gov Kim Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for 3 Additional Counties

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 13, 2020) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation in response to a severe weather system that moved across Iowa and caused widespread damage August 10. The proclamation now allows state resources to be utilized to respond to, and recover from, the effects of this severe weather in Jackson, Jones, and Grundy counties.

13 Aug 2020

Iowa PBS to host Iowa Press Debates: US Senate, 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (August 13, 2020) — Iowa PBS will hold Iowa Press debates for the US Senate, 1st Congressional District and 3rd Congressional District races, in September and October at Iowa PBS studios in Johnston.

12 Aug 2020

Test Iowa Sites Reopen After Storm Damage

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (August 12, 2020) — Test Iowa sites in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and Marshalltown that closed Monday after sustaining damage due to severe weather across the state, will reopen for testing, 1-6PM. Regular hours of 8AM-6PM will resume tomorrow.

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