25 Apr 2019

New Report Names Iowa the 14th Most Dangerous Place for Workers

By Lance Coles

PRESS RELEASE (April 25, 2019) — According to a new report released today by the AFL-CIO, Iowa  had the 36 highest rate of workplace deaths. This analysis, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows that, at least, 26 Iowa workers lost their lives due to on-the-job injuries. 

25 Apr 2019

Forum Puts Science on the Caucus Campaign Agenda

By Kathleen Richardson

DES MOINES, IA (April 24, 2019) — How presidential candidates campaigning for the Iowa Caucuses discuss science — or whether they bring up the topic at all — is the subject of an upcoming gathering of experts and journalists.

25 Apr 2019

Landmarks Illinois will announce 2019 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois May 1

By Kaitlyn McAvoy

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (April 25, 2019) —

When: Wednesday, May 1, 2019, 10AM

Where: Stratton Building, 401 S Spring St, Room 413, Springfield, Illinois

Who: Bonnie McDonald, Landmarks Illinois President & CEO

23 Apr 2019

Workers Memorial Day Events Around Iowa

By Lance Coles

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 23, 2019) — On April 28, the unions of the AFL-CIO observe Workers Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe jobs.  

This year, we will come together to call for action on hazards that cause unnecessary injury, illness, and death. We will stand united against the ongoing attacks on workers' rights and protections and demand that elected officials put workers' well-being above corporate interests.

22 Apr 2019

On Obstruction, the Mueller Report is Clintonesque

By Thomas L Knapp

On April 18, US Attorney William Barr released Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report on the probe into "Russian meddling" in the 2016 presidential election. The report cleared President Donald Trump and his campaign team of allegations that they conspired with the Russian government in that meddling. But on the question of "obstruction of justice," Mueller punted in an eerily-familiar way.

19 Apr 2019

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month

By Kelly E Carlson

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 19, 2019) — For 32 years, May has been proclaimed Motorcycle Awareness Month in the state of Illinois. ABATE of Illinois Inc (A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education) is once again striving to provide a safe, unrestricted motorcycling-environment in the State of Illinois, community by community. May is designated as Motorcycle Awareness Month through proclamations issued by many local and county governments.

19 Apr 2019

Road Closure Notice — 130th Ave Between 230th St and 240th St

By Angela Kersten

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (April 19, 2019) —

Scott County Secondary Road Closure Notice:

Road Involved: 130th Avenue will be closed between 230th Street and 240th Street

Date Closed: Tuesday-April 23, Wednesday-April 24, Thursday-April 25, Friday-April 26, Monday-April 29, 2019

Description of Closure: Road will be closed for exploratory soil borings at the bridge over Hickory Creek. The road may be closed, approx 7AM-6PM, during those days.

19 Apr 2019

Road Closure Notice — 190th Ave Between 270th St and 250th St

By Angela Kersten

SCOTT COUNTY, IOWA (April 19, 2019) —

Scott County Secondary Road Closure Notice:

Road Involved: 190th Avenue will be closed between 270th Street and 250th Street

Date Closed: Monday, April 22, 2019

Description of Closure: Road will be closed for culvert replacements at Glynns Creek.  The road may be closed for 10 working days.

18 Apr 2019

Scott County Emergency Management Press Release

By Brian P Payne

PRESS RELEASE (April 18, 2019) — Scott County Emergency Management is encouraging all residents to maintain your current flood protection. Based on preliminary projections, the Mississippi could reach previously-crested height, or higher. Projections are subject to change. We are asking all residents along the rivers to maintain their situational-awareness in continuing to monitor the river levels.

18 Apr 2019

The Mueller Report Changed My Mind on Term Limits

By Thomas L Knapp

I haven't read the Mueller report yet. I'm writing this on the day of its release (with redactions) by US Attorney General William Barr. I'll read it later, but I didn't have to read it, or even wait for its release, to reach one conclusion from it: It's time to amend the Constitution to limit the President of the United States to one term.

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