DES MOINES, IOWA (March 19, 2019) — In response to Governor Kim Reynolds' disaster declarations for many Iowa counties, the Iowa Department of Revenue has granted a 30-day extension and suspension of any penalty or interest for taxpayers whose principal residence or business is located in the disaster areas and whose payment or return is due on or before March 31. This includes all tax types.

DAVENPORT, IA (March 19, 2019) — Gilda’s Club is excited to unveil a camping adventure called Camp Genesis! This specialty-camp is a collaborative effort with Gilda’s Club, Camp Shalom, and Genesis Cancer Care Institute.

In the film version of "Forrest Gump" (but not, if memory serves, in the novel), Forrest's mother tries to convince the local elementary-school principal that her son belongs at  his local elementary-school rather than at an institution for what we would now call "special needs" students. The two reach an understanding on Mrs Gump's remarkably squeaky bed while Forrest waits on the front porch.

“In too much of policing today, officer safety has become the highest priority. It trumps the rights and safety of suspects. It trumps the rights and safety of bystanders.

WASHINGTON DC (March 19, 2019) — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in coordination with the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), invites the public to register to attend the first meeting of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The meeting will be held at USDA headquarters in the Jefferson Auditorium on March 28th and 29th. Registration for in-person attendance begins today and closes at 5PM, March 26, 2019.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 18, 2019) — The Ida Kramer Children of The  Holocaust Essay Contest Winners:

1st Place: Kayla Santiago, "Prospecting through Anguish: The Story of Eva Schloss", 10th Grade, Home Schooled — Sponsoring Teacher: Shavos Ramos

2nd Place: Taylor A. Puglisi, "Finding Strength in Literature: The Harrowing Story of Dita Kraus", 11th Grade, Moline High School

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 18, 2019) — Please note that Public Works will not issue another flood update until Thursday, March 21 unless significant changes in river level or other travel issues require an additional update.

Monday, March 18 — 1PM

The National Weather Service has emphasized river-levels could fluctuate and are likely continue to do so in the coming weeks.

PRESS RELEASE (March 18, 2019) — The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) invites you to a live, interactive webinar on lessons learned in becoming an approved USDA Foods vendor.

Each year, AMS purchases over 300 different food products to feed millions of school children, families, and other qualified individuals through USDA’s nutrition assistance and international food aid programs.

According to CNN Business, "Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter struggle to deal with New Zealand shooting video."

"Deal with" is code for "censor on demand by governments and activist organizations who oppose public-access to information that hasn't first been thoroughly vetted for conformity to their preferred narrative."

Do you really need to see first-person video-footage of an attacker murdering 49 worshipers at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand?

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 14, 2019) — The current river level is 12.65 feet and expected to crest at 18.1 feet on Sunday, March 17, which is an approximately six-foot rise in less than three days. The river will fall slightly after cresting; however, it will remain on the high side before rising again in another week or two according to current National Weather Service estimates.

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