31 May 2019

Families Helping Families to Host Tasty Fundraiser Event

By Melissa Carlson

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 31, 2019) — The Families Helping Families of Iowa (FHF) board and staff are weeks away from their organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. However, this year’s fundraiser will be a little different than it has been in the past. In addition to a silent auction fundraiser, this year’s event will also include food and beverage sampling from over 25 local establishments.

30 May 2019

Medical Cannabis Alliance of Illinois (MCAI) Statement on Legislative Progress for Adult Use, Permanent Medical Cannabis Program

By Ryan Keith

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (May 30, 2019) – The Medical Cannabis Alliance of Illinois issued the following statements in response to legislative progress in Springfield, as legislators move forward with proposals to make the Medical Cannabis Pilot Program permanent (MCPP) and to legalize adult-use of cannabis in Illinois:

30 May 2019

US Supreme Court Upholds "Contempt of Cop" Arrest, Limits Right to Challenge Police Retaliatory-Arrests to Punish Speech

By The Rutherford Institute

WASHINGTON, DC (May 30, 2019) — In a setback to First-Amendment rights, the US Supreme Court has issued a ruling protecting police from lawsuits by persons arrested on bogus “contempt of cop” charges (ranging from resisting arrest and interference to disorderly conduct, obstruction, and failure to obey a police order) that result from l

29 May 2019

Technotyranny: The Iron-Fisted Authoritarianism of the Surveillance State

By John W Whitehead

“There will come a time when it isn't ‘They’re spying on me through my phone’ anymore. Eventually, it will be ‘My phone is spying on me.’” ― Philip K. Dick

28 May 2019

Trump's Trade War Has Probably Permanently Damaged America's Tech Leadership Position

By Thomas L Knapp

On May 15, US president Donald Trump issued an "Executive Order on Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain." Pursuant to that order, a number of firms in the US (including Google, Qualcomm, and Intel) and abroad (including Panasonic and Arm) have reduced or even entirely cut their ties with Chinese firm Huawei.

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.”

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