05 Feb 2021

Iowa Dreamers and Advocates Respond to Reintroduction of DREAM Act

By Erica Johnson

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 5, 2021) — Senators Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) re-introduced the Dream Act. The bill provides a roadmap to citizenship for nearly 2 million people, including current Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients and those eligible to apply for DACA.

04 Feb 2021

Iowa Farm Bureau Announces Statewide Winners in the “Fill Your Freezer” Contest

By Andrew Wheeler

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (February 4, 2021) — For some Iowans, the decision to serve their family real meat is based on its unique ability to strengthen their immune systems, and for others, it’s the nutritional value and health benefits found exclusively in animal protein.

04 Feb 2021

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate Announces $1M Election Cybersecurity Grant to Iowa Counties

By Kevin Hall

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 4, 2021) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announces a plan to provide grants of $10,000 to each Iowa county for election cybersecurity enhancements. The grants will build upon Iowa’s solid foundation of cyber defenses.

02 Feb 2021

Pro Iowa, Krause+ and the City of Des Moines to Reimagine the Dico Superfund Site

By Megan Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 2, 2021) — Pro Iowa, the campaign working to bring professional soccer to Iowa, is working in partnership with Krause+, the real-estate development arm of Krause Group, and the City of Des Moines, to drive revitalization of areas in Downtown Des Moines, including transformation of the Dico Superfund site, into a community space with connectivity to recreation, housing, commerce, and entertainment.

01 Feb 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Appoints Michael Bousselot to Be the New Director of the Dept of Management

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 1, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Michael Bousselot to be the new director at the Iowa Department of Management. Bousselot’s appointment is effective Monday, February 8, 2021. His appointment is subject to Senate confirmation.

29 Jan 2021

Gov Kim Reynolds Announces Appointments to Iowa’s Boards and Commissions

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 29, 2021) — Governor Kim Reynolds announced appointments to Iowa’s boards and commissions.

The following appointments are subject to Senate confirmation:

Agricultural Development Board:

28 Jan 2021

Iowa Business Leaders Unite to Tackle Child-Care Issues

By Dawn Oliver Wiand

CORALVILLE, IOWA (January 28, 2021) — Under the leadership of the Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF), business leaders from across the state have collaborated to identify business-focused solutions that address the lack of quality, affordable child-care in Iowa — a barrier to workforce participation, especially for women.

25 Jan 2021

Iowa PBS Celebrates Black History Month

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (January 25, 2021) — Join Iowa PBS in celebrating Black History Month this February with timely, educational programs highlighting stories of courage, strength, and perseverance. These programs will offer viewers opportunities to honor the contributions and achievements of African-Americans by learning more about their stories.

The scheduled programming will appear on Iowa PBS .1 as follows:

22 Jan 2021

Iowa PBS Presents Season 5 of "The Film Lounge"

By Susan Ramsey

JOHNSTON, IOWA (January 22, 2021) — Celebrate the work of Iowa filmmakers and explore the art of filmmaking with brand-new episodes of The Film Lounge. Iowa PBS announced today the upcoming fifth season of its popular series that showcases short films created by Iowans. This season includes two new episodes featuring seven short films with varying styles and subject matters.

22 Jan 2021

Rock Island City Council to Vote Monday on Entering into Contract with Quad Cities Chamber for Downtown Place Management Services

By Erin Platt

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (January 22, 2021) — The City of Rock Island has released the agenda for its January 25 city council meeting during which council members will vote to enter into a contract with the Quad Cities Chamber to provide downtown place-management services.

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