16 Nov 2022

Davenport Public Library Wants You to Come and Learn About Podcasts

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 16, 2022) — The Library is hosting a program that will provide an introduction to podcasts on Wednesday, November 30, 6:30PM, at Eastern.

Have you heard about podcasts? Not sure how to access them and want to get to know more? Learn how to listen to these digital audio shows online about virtually any subject. Discover how podcasts are now a popular tool for learning, personal growth, and fun entertainment.

14 Nov 2022

Drive Safe Iowa Calls for Hands-Free Cell Phone Law

By Iowa Bicycle Coalition

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 14, 2022) — Efforts are underway to update Iowa’s distracted-driving laws in response to several fatal crashes in which drivers were found to be using their phones while driving. A campaign called Drive Safe Iowa has launched a petition to collect names of supporters to update Iowa’s distracted-driving laws.

07 Nov 2022

QC Area Public Safety Agencies Complete Interoperable Digital Radio System

By David Donovan CMCP

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 7, 2022) — On November 9, 2022, QC Area Public Safety Agencies will implement the final pieces of an interoperable, digital public safety radio system. The QC P-25 Radio System provides a new communications platform for law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical-services agencies in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois.

04 Nov 2022

Environmental Groups Call on Iowa Utilities Board to Make MidAmerican Studies Public

By Michael Schmidt

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 4, 2022) — On November 3, ELPC, IEC, and Sierra Club filed an objection to MidAmerican’s attempt to hide studies of its electricity-generating facilities from public view.

04 Nov 2022

Silos and Smokestacks Online Auction Opens on Monday, November 11

By Jori Wade-Booth

WATERLOO, IOWA (November 4, 2022) — Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA) will launch its Online Silent Auction on Monday, November 7, 6AM.

The SSNHA auction is a perfect way to kick off the holiday shopping season. Bid on artwork, unique packages, and heritage area travel experiences. Featured auction items include:

04 Nov 2022

Iowa PBS Début of “Des Moines Metro Opera Presents A Thousand Acres”

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (November 4, 2022) — Des Moines Metro Opera added a new American work to the operatic canon with the world premiere of A Thousand Acres during its 2022 season. Iowa PBS will present the broadcast premiere of Des Moines Metro Opera Presents A Thousand Acres on Friday, November 18, 8:30PM, bringing this exclusive presentation to Iowans statewide.

03 Nov 2022

Iowa Finance Authority Awards Nearly $5 Million to Support Homelessness Assistance Initiatives

By Ashley Jared

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 3, 2022) — The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors recently approved more than $4.7 million in federal and state grants to assist 44 agencies with homelessness assistance initiatives during the 2023 calendar year.

02 Nov 2022

Gov Kim Reynolds Appeals Court Decision on School Masking

By Alex Murphy

DES MOINES, IOWA (November 2, 2022) — Governor Kim Reynolds has announced she has appealed a district-court ruling issued yesterday that allows school districts to impose universal mask-mandates, despite a state law passed and signed into law in May 2021.

02 Nov 2022

Reparationists Declare: Illinois Rejects Racist Reparations

By LaCreshia Birts

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (November 2, 2022) — Following a revelation about a newly-appointed commissioner to the Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission, Black residents reached out to the Governor Pritzker’s office only to be sharply rebuked.

01 Nov 2022

Tune In for Fall Festival 2022 on Iowa PBS

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (November 1, 2022) — Tour some of the iconic downtown structures in Dubuque, go behind the scenes of All Creatures Great and Small and Miss Scarlet and the Duke, and enjoy music from Reba McEntire, James Taylor, Josh Groban, Frankie Valli and more during Fall Festival 2022. Taking place November 19-21 and 25-28, this year's event is filled with music, history, drama, Iowa architecture, and more.

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