19 May 2022

Davenport Public Library Summer Reading Program Teaser

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 19, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program kicks off on June 1 and runs through August 31.

Join the Davenport Public Library for our 2022 Summer Reading Challenge for all ages! Add some adventure to your summer with the Library’s Summer Reading Program: Read Beyond the Beaten Path! Children are invited to be explore nature, get creative, try new things, and find beauty in diversity with the Library this summer.

18 May 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces $25M Child Care Business Incentive Grant Program

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 18, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced today a new Child Care Business Incentive Grant Program to encourage employers to offer child care as a benefit to their employees.

18 May 2022

"Of Gravity and Light" to Premiere on Iowa PBS

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 18, 2022) — Explore the beauty and wonder of space during Of Gravity and Light, a new production from Ballet Des Moines and Iowa PBS. With ethereal imagery, abstract sound, and remarkable movement, the performance exemplifies how the universal language of music and movement can make complex concepts more human and accessible to audiences of all ages. It premieres on Iowa PBS June 10, 8:30PM.

18 May 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Five Bills into Law

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 18, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following five bills into law, in addition to 

17 May 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Bipartisan Biofuels Bill into Law at Farm in Prairie City

By Alex Murphy

PRAIRIE CITY, IOWA (May 17, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law HF2128, the Biofuels Bill.

12 May 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Three Bills into Law

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 12, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed the following bills into law: 

12 May 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Signs Planting Proclamation Extension

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 12, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds signed an extension for a proclamation relating to the weight limits and hours of service requirements for the transportation of crop inputs for planting season on May 11.

10 May 2022

Partnership Challenges Quad Citizens to Donate Food During the 30th Annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

By Kevin Smith

BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 10, 2022) — United Way Quad Cities is proud to partner, once again, with the National Association of Letter Carriers as part of the nation’s largest, one-day Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. This unique partnership is set to gather non-perishable food donations for the local River Bend Food Bank during the 30th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

10 May 2022

Iowa PBS presents "Crafts from the Past"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 10, 2022) — Whether it be hobbies from childhood, crafts we associate with a parent or grandparent, or hands-on skills long forgotten, there is a fascination with reprising lost techniques as we explore new pastimes. Iowa PBS's Crafts from the Past offers a hands-on primer to arts and skill sets once popular, with experienced makers showcasing art forms from generations past.

05 May 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Nearly $20M Investment in Downtown Housing Revitalization Projects

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 5, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds today announced a total of nearly $20 million in investments to support downtown housing projects in 61 communities, which will create 466 new homes for Iowans. Awards were made through the Downtown Housing Grant program, which provides support for downtown revitalization through new housing opportunities in communities with populations of 30,000 or below.

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