27 Jul 2023

Public Invited to First Gentleman’s BBQ at Terrace Hill

By Claire Sowder

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 27, 2023) — First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds invites families to attend this year’s BBQ at Terrace Hill, a celebration of summer at the Iowa Governor’s Residence and National Historic Landmark. The event will be on Thursday, August 3, 5:30-7:30PM.

Guests will enjoy:

26 Jul 2023

Hillsboro to Host Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit Celebrating Rural Innovation July 29-September 2

By Sarah Sommers

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (July 26, 2023) — Illinois Humanities is pleased to announce that Hillsboro will be the next Illinois town to feature Spark!

26 Jul 2023

Iowa Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Heartbeat Law Appeal

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 26, 2023) — The Iowa Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal of the district court’s order which halts enforcement of Iowa’s Heartbeat Law. Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement in response: 

“I am glad that the Supreme Court has agreed to hear our appeal. I look forward to continuing to defend the Heartbeat Law and protect the right to life in court.”

26 Jul 2023

How to Become a Habitat Homeowner

By Rebecca Ludin

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 26, 2023) — Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities will hold information meetings this week for their affordable-home-ownership program. The meetings will be accessible virtually via ZOOM as well as in-person at the Habitat office on Thursday, July 27, 6PM, and Saturday, July 29, 10AM. Those interested in attending must RSVP through the website habitatqc.org or call the office to RSVP for in-person attendance.

21 Jul 2023

Illinois Manufacturer Relocating Headquarters to Iowa

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2023) — RILCO Inc, based in Rock Island, Illinois, and MH Eby Inc, a legacy Iowa manufacturer, were among the company investment announcements made today at the monthly Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board meeting. Combined, these projects represent a total capital investment of more than $25 million and are expected to create a total of 201 jobs in the communities of Eldridge and Story City respectively.

21 Jul 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Files Appeal to Reinstate Heartbeat Law

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 21, 2023) — State Attorney General Brenna Bird filed an application for interlocutory appeal with the Iowa Supreme Court to reinstate Iowa’s Heartbeat Law. The appeal challenges the temporary injunction granted by the Polk County District Court on Monday that blocked the Heartbeat Law from protecting unborn life. The Iowa Supreme Court will decide whether to hear the case.

20 Jul 2023

The Quad Cities are Bursting with History

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 20, 2023) — On July 27, 6PM, off-Site, join us in visiting local cultural and historical institutions and organizations around the Quad Cities to learn about the region's storied past. We will visit The Hauberg Museum at the Black Hawk State Historic Site.

18 Jul 2023

Main Street Ottumwa to Host Follow-Up to Successful Movie Screening Series: Dive-In Movies

By Main Street Ottumwa

OTTUMWA, IOWA (July 18, 2023) — Main Street Ottumwa will host the second of their brand new summer movie screening series called Dive-In Movies with the hit film Hot Tub Time Machine at The Beach Ottumwa on July 29, starting at 7:30PM.

18 Jul 2023

Gov Kim Reynolds Introduces Government Alignment Model, State Branding

By Kollin Crompton

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 18, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced that her administration successfully implemented the alignment bill passed by the legislature last session.

17 Jul 2023

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking Program Recognized as Finalist for National Award

By Ashley Hunt

DES MOINES, IOWA (July 17, 2023) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate’s Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking (IBAT) initiative was nationally recognized this week by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) as one of three finalists for the IDEAS Award. Established in 2011, the NASS IDEAS (Innovation, Dedication, Excellence and Achievement in Service) Award recognizes significant state contributions to the mission of NASS.

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