CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (January 10, 2024) — January 17 honors America’s Champ, Muhammad Ali, on his birthday — now a holiday in Illinois.

This was one of the first laws sponsored by the Muslim Civic Coalition and is now being passed in other states.

Join us for an insightful discussion with two generations of the Ali family — his esteemed eldest daughter, "May May" Maryum Ali, and his grandson, Jacob Ali-Wertheimer.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 10, 2024) — The Quad Cities Chamber is pleased to see Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ continued commitment to creating a pro-growth, pro-business environment. Our economy is growing and Iowa is regularly rated as a high-opportunity state.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 10, 2024) — Last night, Governor Kim Reynolds delivered her 2023 Condition of the State Address.

Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery:

Condition of the State Address

Gov Kim Reynolds

January 9, 2024

Madam President, Mr Speaker, Lt Governor, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my fellow Iowans:

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 9, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to a decision by the Eighth Circuit that upheld the constitutionality of Iowa’s 2019 and 2021 trespass laws:

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 9, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed a disaster proclamation that authorizes the use and deployment of all available state resources, supplies, equipment, and materials to continue to assist Dallas County and the Perry Community in their response to and recovery from the tragic January 4 shooting at Perry High School.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 4, 2024) — Governor Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to be lowered to half-staff immediately on Thursday, January 4, and remain at half-staff until sunset on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in support of students, families, teachers, and staff at Perry High School and the Perry community.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 2, 2024) — WQPT PBS and The Friends of MLK invite you to join them for the Quad City Gospel Celebration, a night filled with uplifting music and powerful performances.

Detainees leaving Cook County Jail will soon be able to apply for a free state ID on the way back to society. Part of the jail can be seen in this 2021 photo

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (December 13, 2023) — Detainees on their way out of Cook County Jail will soon be able to take a key resource with them on the journey, under a first-of-its-kind ID program being launched this week by state and county officials. 

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 12, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced the final round of Covid-era stipends for licensed and registered child-care providers, including Child Care Centers and Child Development Homes. The application period begins today through January 12, 2024.

DES MOINES, IOWA (December 11, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has signed an extension of the proclamation relating to the weight limits and transportation of grain, fertilizer, and manure.

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