02 Jul 2019

North Korea Nuclear Freeze? Finally, a Realistic Proposal

By Thomas L Knapp

As President Donald Trump met with Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un for the third time at the end of June — becoming the first sitting US president to visit North Korea — the New York Times ran a piece suggesting the appearance of a new option on the proverbial  table: A negotiated "nuclear freeze" rather than just another cycle of fruitless US demands for  "de-nuclearization."

02 Jul 2019

Corridor Business Journal Wins National Recognition for Working-Class Series

By Ashley Levitt

 

NORTH LIBERTY, IOWA (July 2, 2019) — The Corridor Business Journal was honored on June 29 with an award for its 2018 series, "Working for a Living," which examined issues affecting the region's working-class, including minimum wage, the rising cost of living, and housing affordability.

01 Jul 2019

Rutherford Institute Challenges Unconstitutional Sign Restrictions That Discriminate Against Political Speech

By The Rutherford Institute

PALMYRA, VIRGINIA (July 1, 2019) — The Rutherford Institute is challenging a Virginia sign regulation that discriminates against political speech as it relates to campaign signs. In a letter to Fluvanna County officials, Rutherford Institute attorneys point out that the County’s regulations on the display of political signs, which limit

01 Jul 2019

9th Annual Lake Red Rock Balloon Fest weekend: July 12-14, 2019

By Jill Vandevoort

PELLA, IOWA (July 1, 2019) — The Red Rock Lake Association, Red Rock Army Corps of Engineers, and Pella and Knoxville community partners are in preparation of the 9th Annual Lake Red Rock Balloon Fest.

30 Jun 2019

Kamala Harris: Trump, But with Darker Skin and Better Hair

By Thomas L Knapp

In the wake of her supposed "victory" in the first round of Democratic presidential debates, US Senator Kamala Harris rose from fifth place to a tie for third place (with fellow US Sen Elizabeth Warren) in a Morning Consult poll of her party's primary voters. Her gain came mainly at the expense of  the front-runner, former vice-president Joe Biden. More interesting than Harris's sudden ascent is how she managed it: By ripping a page out of Donald Trump's 2016 campaign playbook.

30 Jun 2019

201 Volunteers Clean Up Flood Debris

By Megan Fox

 

QUAD-CITIES (June 29, 2019) — Xstream Cleanup, in response to record flooding, held a one-day, region-wide flood cleanup on Saturday, June 29. This day of action removed 216 bags of debris left from high waters during flooding. Cleanups were held at six locations including areas in Buffalo and Davenport, Iowa; and in Hampton and Moline, Illinois.

28 Jun 2019

Register Today for the Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference August 1

By Cheryl Tevis

ANKENY, IOWA (June 27, 2019) — "Road Map to Resilience" is the theme of the 13th annual Iowa Women in Agriculture Conference at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny.

27 Jun 2019

The Moline Foundation Awards Over $300,000 in Grants to Area Non-Profits

By Joy Boruff

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 27, 2019) — The Moline Foundation is pleased to announce the awarding of over $300,000 in grants to 40 not-for-profits working in the areas of Health and Human Services, Arts, and Culture, Education, and the Environment as part of its 2019 Spring Community Needs grant-cycle.

27 Jun 2019

Whether Home, Road, or Water, Celebrate Independence Day Safely

By Kelly Pargett
PRESS RELEASE (June 27, 2019) — Planning Independence Day festivities? People are urged to celebrate safely. July often has some of the highest incidents of traffic and boating accidents; vehicle and watercraft thefts and, of course, injuries and property damage related to fireworks. The state’s largest insurer, State Farm, wants everyone to practice safety this 4th of July.
 
27 Jun 2019

US Supreme Court Rules That Police Can Forcibly and Warrantlessly Carry Out Blood Draws on Unconscious Drivers

By The Rutherford Institute

WASHINGTON DC (June 27, 2019) — In a ruling that gives police greater leeway to violate the Fourth Amendment rights of anyone driving on a public road, the US Supreme Court has ruled that police may forcibly and warrantlessly carry out blood-draws on unconscious drivers suspected of drunk driving.

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