24 May 2019

Rutherford Institute Sues Government Over Parents’ Right to Maintain Quality of Life and Adhere to Religious Beliefs for Disabled Daughter’s Care

By The Rutherford Institute

LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA (May 24, 2019) — The Rutherford Institute has come to the defense of a Virginia couple’s right as parents to provide quality-of-life care to their disabled daughter, including an adherence to religious beliefs that impact her diet, hygiene, medical-care, and an emphasis on organic, wholesome, personal experiences rat

22 May 2019

War Crimes Pardons: A Terrible Memorial Day Idea

By Thomas L Knapp

On May 16, 2008, near the town of Baiji in Iraq, 1st Lieutenant Michael Behenna, US Army, murdered a prisoner. That was the verdict of the jury in his 2009 court-martial, anyway. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison, but paroled in less than five. On May 6, 2019, US president Donald Trump pardoned Behenna.

22 May 2019

Iowa Public Television Presents Girls State Soccer Championships

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IA (May 22, 2019) - Iowa Public Television's coverage of Iowa girls' high school championships continues, as teams from across the state take to the field for the 2019 IGHSAU Iowa Farm Bureau Girls State Soccer Championships. Coverage of each class title game will take place at James W. Cownie Soccer Park in Des Moines.

22 May 2019

Channel Cat Talk: “Set Sail” for 05/28, 05/30, Rescheduled Due to Flooding

By Philip Tunnicliff

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 22, 2019) — Due to the Channel Cat’s delayed opening this season, the River Action’s Channel Cat Talk “Set Sail” on May 28, and May 30 has been rescheduled to July 2 and 3.

21 May 2019

New College Graduate Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize

By Sam Martin

CLIVE, IOWA (May 21, 2019) — A Davenport man closed out his college career by winning a $50,000 lottery prize.

“I actually bought the ticket on the day of my graduation,” Jonathan Labrador, 22, told officials on Monday as he claimed his “Frogger Level II” prize at the lottery’s regional office in Cedar Rapids. “It’s just unbelievable. There are no words to describe. It’s just like going on a rollercoaster in five seconds.”

20 May 2019

"Border to Border" Campaign Kicks Off, Heightened Enforcement through Memorial Day

By Guy Tridgell

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2019) — The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and more than 200 law-enforcement agencies across the state are joining the national “Border to Border” campaign by increasing seat-belt patrols and enforcement-zones today through Memorial Day. Events will be taking place throughout the state and throughout the country simultaneously. Campaign details and statistics on effort, seat belt use will be presented and shared.

 

20 May 2019

Announcing the 7th Annual Iowa Women's Landowner Conference

By Jennifer Ness

WILLIAMSBURG, IOWA (May 20, 2019) — The Seventh Annual Iowa Women's Landowner Conference will be held on June 20, 2019, in Brooklyn, Iowa. This conference is brought to you by the Iowa County Women Land and Legacy (WLL) and Iowa Land Sales and Farm Management.

20 May 2019

Goodwill Seeks Employers, Youth for CAREER AHEAD Summer Work Experience Program

By Goodwill of the Heartland

QUAD CITIES (May 20, 2019) — Goodwill of the Heartland is looking for employers and youth to participate in its new CAREER AHEAD summer work-experience program.

20 May 2019

Stepping Up for Our Kids

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2019) — Please join us at 11:30AM on Tuesday, May 21, at the QC Botanical Center for the community unveiling of Spring Forward's new fifteen-passenger van. The van-purchase was made possible by an $18,000 lead-gift from the Rock Island Rotary Club Foundation. Rotary members are committed to service above self.

20 May 2019

How to Survive the Journey Ahead: A Graduation Message for a Terrifying Age

By John W Whitehead

“No matter who you are, no matter how strong you are, sooner or later, you'll face circumstances beyond your control.” — Cersei Lannister, Game of Thrones

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